Gastroenterology

A recent study aimed to determine the impact of treatment adherence to sofosbuvir-based regimens on virological outcomes in patients with hepatitis C virus.

Research discussed at an international symposium suggests that treating people who use drugs and have hepatitis C virus can reduce the prevalence of the infection. However, barriers prevent this population...

A new study evaluated the efficacy of electroacupuncture in improving symptoms of chronic severe functional constipation.

Researchers have created a new care plan for the management of a serious complication seen in roughly 40% of all Crohn disease patients.

A recent study evaluated the efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation for the treatment of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.

A recent study aimed to identify the cause of gastrointestinal and extraintestinal symptoms related to wheat ingestion in patients without celiac disease or wheat allergy.

Researchers evaluated whether modified rye bread low in FODMAPs is better tolerated than regular rye bread in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

The FDA has issued a warning of serious and potentially fatal cardiac problems associated with the higher-than-recommended use of the antidiarrheal drug loperamide (Imodium).

A study presented at Digestive Disease Week found that probiotics can guard against Clostridium difficile infection in hospitalized patients receiving antibiotics.

A recent study examined the effect of long-term PPI use on endothelial function and vascular dysfunction, and the mechanism behind the relationship.