IBD & Intestinal Disorders
Conference Coverage
H. pylori antibiotics briefly disrupt gut microbiome
Researchers compared antibiotic resistance following either levofloxacin quadruple therapy or bismuth quadruple therapy.
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Vibrating pill counters constipation
Swallowed device may work by boosting natural colonic rhythms, whereas traditional treatments for constipation generally increase motility or...
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Videos may not increase vaccinations in IBD
Video messaging did not increase the percentage of people with IBD who got influenza vaccinations in a randomized trial.
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Two factors linked to higher risk of long COVID in IBD
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Breakthrough COVID-19 milder in vaccinated patients with IBD
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease who are vaccinated but still develop COVID experience milder disease than those who are unvaccinated.
News
Gut bacteria linked with long COVID
News
AGA Clinical Practice Update: Managing pain in gut-brain interaction disorders
New guidance emphasizes patient education and patient-physician collaboration.
News
AGA Clinical Practice Update: Expert Review on IBD dysplasia surveillance, management
The 14 best practice advice statements cover a variety of topics, including appropriate lesion terminology and characterization.
Article
CAG Clinical Practice Guideline: Vaccination in patients with IBD
The guideline is composed of recommendations drawn from a broader body of data than prior publications on the same topic.
News
PPIs could be bad news for oral cancer therapies
GIs may want to be mindful of prescribing PPIs for patients with cancer because they may adversely affect concomitant oral therapies.