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06/11/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Andree Koop, MD
In the latest Gut Check podcast, Drs. Brian Lacy and Andree Koop talk about noncardiac chest pain, a common condition that often send patients to emergency departments or primary care and from there to the care of gastroenterologists.
In the latest Gut Check podcast, Drs. Brian Lacy and Andree Koop talk about noncardiac chest pain, a common condition that often send patients to emergency departments or primary care and from there to the care of gastroenterologists.
In the latest Gut Check podcast,...
06/11/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
06/11/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A real-world cohort study found that patients with MASLD and type 2 diabetes who were not using GLP-1 RAs had a signficantly higher rate of hepatic complications compared to patients receiving GLP-1 therapy.
A real-world cohort study found that patients with MASLD and type 2 diabetes who were not using GLP-1 RAs had a signficantly higher rate of hepatic complications compared to patients receiving GLP-1 therapy.
A real-world cohort study found...
06/11/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Insights
06/11/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Across regimens, increasing bismuth or antibiotic doses beyond these thresholds did not improve outcomes.
Across regimens, increasing bismuth or antibiotic doses beyond these thresholds did not improve outcomes.
Across regimens, increasing...
06/11/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Insights
06/09/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
New research highlights important similarities and differences between IBS-C and Parkinson’s disease–associated constipation
New research highlights important similarities and differences between IBS-C and Parkinson’s disease–associated constipation
New research highlights...
06/09/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
06/05/2026
Corticosteroids, proton pump inhibitors, and antidepressants were found to be associated with increased risks of contracting Clostrioides diffiicile infection, researchers reported.
Corticosteroids, proton pump inhibitors, and antidepressants were found to be associated with increased risks of contracting Clostrioides diffiicile infection, researchers reported.
Corticosteroids, proton pump...
06/05/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Summary
06/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings suggest that a negative colonoscopy confers a sustained protective effect and may inform individualized screening intervals.
The findings suggest that a negative colonoscopy confers a sustained protective effect and may inform individualized screening intervals.
The findings suggest that a...
06/03/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
06/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Investigators observed a lower cumulative incidence of CRC among individuals who underwent colonoscopy across both age groups studied.
Investigators observed a lower cumulative incidence of CRC among individuals who underwent colonoscopy across both age groups studied.
Investigators observed a lower...
06/03/2026
Gastroenterology
FDA Approval
06/01/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The approval provides the first FDA-approved treatment option specifically indicated for chronic HDV infection, addressing a substantial unmet medical need in hepatology.
The approval provides the first FDA-approved treatment option specifically indicated for chronic HDV infection, addressing a substantial unmet medical need in hepatology.
The approval provides the first...
06/01/2026
Gastroenterology
Robert Fontana
Expert Insights
06/01/2026
Robert Fontana, MD
Dr Fontana recaps his presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2026 on advances in diagnosis and treatment for patients with MASLD and MASH, and the importance of collaboration among specialties as the numbers of patients with these conditions...
Dr Fontana recaps his presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2026 on advances in diagnosis and treatment for patients with MASLD and MASH, and the importance of collaboration among specialties as the numbers of patients with these conditions...
Dr Fontana recaps his...
06/01/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
05/29/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Data indicate that while overall mortality from colorectal cancer has declined over the past 30 years, the rate increased from 2013 to 2023 and may continue to rise through 2040.
Data indicate that while overall mortality from colorectal cancer has declined over the past 30 years, the rate increased from 2013 to 2023 and may continue to rise through 2040.
Data indicate that while overall...
05/29/2026
Gastroenterology
Guideline Update
05/29/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The update emphasizes that offering several validated screening options can improve adherence because “the most effective screening test is the one that the patient completes.”
The update emphasizes that offering several validated screening options can improve adherence because “the most effective screening test is the one that the patient completes.”
The update emphasizes that...
05/29/2026
Gastroenterology