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02/28/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
The approval marks the first and only oral therapy for patients 11 and older with eosinophilic esophagitis.
The approval marks the first and only oral therapy for patients 11 and older with eosinophilic esophagitis.
The approval marks the first and...
02/28/2024
Gastroenterology
News
01/26/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma?
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma?
When compared to general...
01/26/2024
Gastroenterology
News
01/01/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Male sex, alcohol use, and calcium channel blockers linked to erosive esophagitis.
Male sex, alcohol use, and calcium channel blockers linked to erosive esophagitis.
Male sex, alcohol use, and...
01/01/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
12/24/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Dr Prasad Iyer reviewed evolving treatments for Barrett’s esophagus and how to use them in clinical setting.
Dr Prasad Iyer reviewed evolving treatments for Barrett’s esophagus and how to use them in clinical setting.
Dr Prasad Iyer reviewed evolving...
12/24/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
12/22/2023
Treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis can go beyond the use of proton pump inhibitors alone, Evan Dellon, MD, stated during his presentation at the ACG Postgraduate Course.
Treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis can go beyond the use of proton pump inhibitors alone, Evan Dellon, MD, stated during his presentation at the ACG Postgraduate Course.
Treatment of eosinophilic...
12/22/2023
Gastroenterology
News
11/02/2023
Vonoprazan is already approved for treatment of Helicobacter pylori.
Vonoprazan is already approved for treatment of Helicobacter pylori.
Vonoprazan is already approved...
11/02/2023
Gastroenterology
Rena Yadlapati
Conference Coverage
10/23/2023
Dr Yadlapati provides guidance in the options for caring for patients who present with GERD that does not respond adequately to treatment.
Dr Yadlapati provides guidance in the options for caring for patients who present with GERD that does not respond adequately to treatment.
Dr Yadlapati provides guidance...
10/23/2023
Gastroenterology
News
09/27/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
New research suggests that a patient’s weight could affect responses to topical corticosteroids used in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
New research suggests that a patient’s weight could affect responses to topical corticosteroids used in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
New research suggests that a...
09/27/2023
Gastroenterology
News
08/23/2023

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
What did the expansion of diagnostic criteria for eosinophilic esophagitis reveal about the true prevalence and incidence?
What did the expansion of diagnostic criteria for eosinophilic esophagitis reveal about the true prevalence and incidence?
What did the expansion of...
08/23/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
08/08/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Chengu Niu, MD, explored the adverse effects of opioids on esophageal motility, in his abstract presentation at the DDW 2023.
Chengu Niu, MD, explored the adverse effects of opioids on esophageal motility, in his abstract presentation at the DDW 2023.
Chengu Niu, MD, explored the...
08/08/2023
Gastroenterology
doctor chart general
News
05/20/2023
Management of erosive esophagitis was found to be generally suboptimal, according to a recent multicenter study.
Management of erosive esophagitis was found to be generally suboptimal, according to a recent multicenter study.
Management of erosive...
05/20/2023
Gastroenterology

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01/26/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma?
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma?
When compared to general...
01/26/2024
Gastroenterology
News
01/01/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Male sex, alcohol use, and calcium channel blockers linked to erosive esophagitis.
Male sex, alcohol use, and calcium channel blockers linked to erosive esophagitis.
Male sex, alcohol use, and...
01/01/2024
Gastroenterology
News
11/02/2023
Vonoprazan is already approved for treatment of Helicobacter pylori.
Vonoprazan is already approved for treatment of Helicobacter pylori.
Vonoprazan is already approved...
11/02/2023
Gastroenterology
News
09/27/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
New research suggests that a patient’s weight could affect responses to topical corticosteroids used in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
New research suggests that a patient’s weight could affect responses to topical corticosteroids used in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
New research suggests that a...
09/27/2023
Gastroenterology
News
08/23/2023

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
What did the expansion of diagnostic criteria for eosinophilic esophagitis reveal about the true prevalence and incidence?
What did the expansion of diagnostic criteria for eosinophilic esophagitis reveal about the true prevalence and incidence?
What did the expansion of...
08/23/2023
Gastroenterology
doctor chart general
News
05/20/2023
Management of erosive esophagitis was found to be generally suboptimal, according to a recent multicenter study.
Management of erosive esophagitis was found to be generally suboptimal, according to a recent multicenter study.
Management of erosive...
05/20/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
03/30/2023
Dr Dellon gave an oral paper presentation on efficacy and safety data for dupilumab in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis at the 2022 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting on October 24.
Dr Dellon gave an oral paper presentation on efficacy and safety data for dupilumab in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis at the 2022 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting on October 24.
Dr Dellon gave an oral paper...
03/30/2023
Gastroenterology
News
11/02/2022
Researchers investigated vonoprazan as an effective alternative to lansoprazole for treating patients with erosive esophagitis.
Researchers investigated vonoprazan as an effective alternative to lansoprazole for treating patients with erosive esophagitis.
Researchers investigated...
11/02/2022
Gastroenterology
News
09/29/2022
The Nurses’ Health Study shows that regular exercise and dietary changes can help some patients avoid medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The Nurses’ Health Study shows that regular exercise and dietary changes can help some patients avoid medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The Nurses’ Health Study shows...
09/29/2022
Gastroenterology
News
07/06/2022
Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis are at higher risk of developing a psychiatric disorder during the first 5 years after diagnosis, according to new research.
Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis are at higher risk of developing a psychiatric disorder during the first 5 years after diagnosis, according to new research.
Patients with eosinophilic...
07/06/2022
Gastroenterology
News
09/06/2024
A new model better predicts postpolypectomy CRC diagnosis than the model based on polyp findings alone
A new model better predicts postpolypectomy CRC diagnosis than the model based on polyp findings alone
A new model better predicts...
09/06/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/27/2024
CAD-EYE detection system significantly improved the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy without extending the procedure time, according to a recent report.
CAD-EYE detection system significantly improved the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy without extending the procedure time, according to a recent report.
CAD-EYE detection system...
08/27/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/26/2024
Aspirin use was associated with a greater absolute reduction in risk of colorectal cancer among people with unhealthy lifestyle factors.
Aspirin use was associated with a greater absolute reduction in risk of colorectal cancer among people with unhealthy lifestyle factors.
Aspirin use was associated with...
08/26/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/23/2024
Surveillance-detected cases of hepatocellular carcinoma were more likely to be unifocal and early-stage, and tumors were smaller than incident cases.
Surveillance-detected cases of hepatocellular carcinoma were more likely to be unifocal and early-stage, and tumors were smaller than incident cases.
Surveillance-detected cases of...
08/23/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/23/2024
Study findings show metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease criteria are reliable updates to former terminology for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
Study findings show metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease criteria are reliable updates to former terminology for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
Study findings show metabolic...
08/23/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/22/2024
Declines in colorectal cancer screening rates between 2019 and 2020 were most dramatic in health centers that serve mostly Hispanic/Latino and unhoused patients.
Declines in colorectal cancer screening rates between 2019 and 2020 were most dramatic in health centers that serve mostly Hispanic/Latino and unhoused patients.
Declines in colorectal cancer...
08/22/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/20/2024
Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.
Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.
Investigators studied whether...
08/20/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/19/2024
Surveillance-detected cases of hepatocellular carcinoma were more likely to be unifocal and early-stage, and tumors were smaller than in other cases.
Surveillance-detected cases of hepatocellular carcinoma were more likely to be unifocal and early-stage, and tumors were smaller than in other cases.
Surveillance-detected cases of...
08/19/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/19/2024
Data on the incidence of severe acute liver injury provides a more accurate tool for assessing the hepatotoxic potential of medications, research indicates.
Data on the incidence of severe acute liver injury provides a more accurate tool for assessing the hepatotoxic potential of medications, research indicates.
Data on the incidence of severe...
08/19/2024
Gastroenterology
News
08/19/2024
A meta-analysis found a “significant precancerous lesion burden” among patients aged 45 to 49.
A meta-analysis found a “significant precancerous lesion burden” among patients aged 45 to 49.
A meta-analysis found a...
08/19/2024
Gastroenterology

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Is a 1-Food Elimination Diet Effective in EoE?
Quiz
04/05/2021
What type of food elimination treatment has demonstrated effectiveness among pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis? Take our quiz and find out!
What type of food elimination treatment has demonstrated effectiveness among pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis? Take our quiz and find out!
What type of food elimination...
04/05/2021
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Screening, Surveillance in Barrett Esophagus
Quiz
02/02/2021
Should you routinely use confocal laser endomicroscopy for patients with BE undergoing surveillance? Take the quick quiz and find out.
Should you routinely use confocal laser endomicroscopy for patients with BE undergoing surveillance? Take the quick quiz and find out.
Should you routinely use...
02/02/2021
Gastroenterology
Quiz
10/03/2019
Test your knowledge of eosinophilic esophagitis by taking our short pop quiz on the symptoms of the condition.
Test your knowledge of eosinophilic esophagitis by taking our short pop quiz on the symptoms of the condition.
Test your knowledge of...
10/03/2019
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/07/2018
Take our quiz on patients with Barrett esophagus and see how you do!
Take our quiz on patients with Barrett esophagus and see how you do!
Take our quiz on patients with...
12/07/2018
Gastroenterology
Quiz
11/20/2018
GERD Awareness Week is in November. Take our quiz on GERD and see how you do!
GERD Awareness Week is in November. Take our quiz on GERD and see how you do!
GERD Awareness Week is in...
11/20/2018
Gastroenterology
Quiz
07/08/2011
Which treatment was associated with better long-term survival outcomes for patients with esophageal cancer? Take our quiz and find out!
Which treatment was associated with better long-term survival outcomes for patients with esophageal cancer? Take our quiz and find out!
Which treatment was associated...
07/08/2011
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/22/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux be cured? Click here if you know the answer!
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux be cured? Click here if you know the answer!
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal...
02/22/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/22/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Are men more prone to develop nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux? Or women? Find out with a quick quiz!
Are men more prone to develop nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux? Or women? Find out with a quick quiz!
Are men more prone to develop...
02/22/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/13/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma? Take our quick quiz to find out!
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma? Take our quick quiz to find out!
When compared to general...
02/13/2024
Gastroenterology
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Poll
01/09/2024
In treating gastrointestinal disorders, do gastroenterologists work better alone or as part of a multidisciplinary team? Answer our poll to understand the approaches better!
In treating gastrointestinal disorders, do gastroenterologists work better alone or as part of a multidisciplinary team? Answer our poll to understand the approaches better!
In treating gastrointestinal...
01/09/2024
Gastroenterology
quiz
Quiz
10/06/2023
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at...
10/06/2023
Gastroenterology
Quiz
08/16/2023
Researchers have found a combination of two agents to demonstrate superior efficacy and a favorable benefit-risk profile among patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Take our quiz to find out which combo could improve overall...
Researchers have found a combination of two agents to demonstrate superior efficacy and a favorable benefit-risk profile among patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Take our quiz to find out which combo could improve overall...
Researchers have found a...
08/16/2023
Gastroenterology
Quiz
07/27/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
There’s no upper age limit for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening! But age alone is not the only deciding factor when offering CRC to older patients. What else should be considered?
There’s no upper age limit for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening! But age alone is not the only deciding factor when offering CRC to older patients. What else should be considered?
There’s no upper age limit for...
07/27/2023
Gastroenterology
Quiz
06/08/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
The adenoma detection rate is an essential quality indicator for endoscopists performing colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening as it is associated with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers. Take our quiz to find out more about this...
The adenoma detection rate is an essential quality indicator for endoscopists performing colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening as it is associated with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers. Take our quiz to find out more about this...
The adenoma detection rate is an...
06/08/2023
Gastroenterology
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Quiz
05/02/2023
Are the odds of histologic, symptomatic, and endoscopic response to topical corticosteroids among patients with eosinophilic esophagitis associated with weight? Take our quiz to find out!
Are the odds of histologic, symptomatic, and endoscopic response to topical corticosteroids among patients with eosinophilic esophagitis associated with weight? Take our quiz to find out!
Are the odds of histologic,...
05/02/2023
Gastroenterology
Coffee
Quiz
03/14/2023
What did the findings of a recent study show regarding the screening of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-related cirrhosis for hepatocellular carcinoma?
What did the findings of a recent study show regarding the screening of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-related cirrhosis for hepatocellular carcinoma?
What did the findings of a...
03/14/2023
Gastroenterology

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