Gastroenterology

In a recent study, researchers investigated how a certain drug treatment affects disease outcomes and remission in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. To read the results of the study, including which...

Restricting fermentable carbohydrates in the diet of patients with irritable bowel syndrome has been associated with reduced symptoms in some patients. In a randomized study, researchers sought to determine...

Anti-tumor necrosis factor-α (anti-TNF-α) therapy is the most prescribed biologic therapy in rheumatology and gastroenterology. However, these therapies can cause serious side effects, including new-onset...

Research suggests that certain early life infections may increase infants’ risk of developing celiac disease (CD) later in life.

In this study, researchers assessed patients with inflammatory bowel disease to determine why some did not respond to anti-TNF agents or had lost response over time. To see which factors may be involved...

Researchers assessed the efficacy of 2 oral antibiotics in young children with very early onset inflammatory bowel disease.

While probiotic consumption is known to reduce the symptoms of IBS, little research has examined their effects on psychiatric symptoms associated with the disorder. In a recent study, researchers...

Perceived stress has been shown to triple the risk of disease exacerbations in patients with ulcerative colitis.

The USPSTF released a statement on the benefits and harms of screening for celiac disease in asymptomatic adults, adolescents, and children 3-years and older.

Testing for elevated liver enzymes should be deliberate and focused, as limited testing can save time and money and prevent false positives.