ASMBS Conference Coverage
ASMBS Conference Coverage
06/13/2025
Kate Young
A 3-port robotic sleeve gastrectomy technique demonstrated shorter operative times, reduced post-operative pain, and lower material costs compared with a traditional 4-port approach in patients with high...
06/13/2025
ASCRS Conference Coverage
ASCRS Conference Coverage
05/11/2025
Kate Young
Researchers who presented a study at the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons Scientific Meeting found that open and laparoscopic diverting loop ileostomy reversals had similar outcomes in terms...
05/11/2025
ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting
ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting
05/10/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
In a retrospective study spanning nearly two decades, researchers found a low incidence of venous thromboembolism following colorectal procedures for pelvic floor and motility disorders, with the highest...
05/10/2025
SHM Converge Conference Coverage
SHM Converge Conference Coverage
04/23/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Results from a pilot randomized controlled trial found that intravenous acetaminophen may reduce opioid use and hospital stay in nonsurgical small bowel obstruction management, but larger studies are needed...
04/23/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
11/03/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
A prospective study reveals that individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis, and Crohn disease have a significantly higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
11/03/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/15/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
Two phase 3 randomized trials evaluated the efficacy of risankizumab in patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis. The results show significantly higher remission rates with...
10/15/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/26/2024
Miranda Manier, BA
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional clinical trial with 8920 participants to evaluate whether a multitarget stool RNA test could serve as a noninvasive tool for detecting colorectal cancer, offering an...
09/26/2024
Research summary
Research summary
07/31/2024
Jessica Ganga
The American College of Gastroenterology and Society of Abdominal Radiology release a set of recommendations on the use of radiologic examinations for evaluating gastrointestinal bleeding in patients. ...
07/31/2024
Research Summary
Research Summary
07/02/2024
Researchers who are a part of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) developed a list of guidelines for the use of fecal microbiota-based therapies in patients with Clostridioides difficile...
07/02/2024
Research summary
Research summary
04/16/2024

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
A team of researchers investigated the use of coconut water as an adjunct therapy for patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis.
04/16/2024