ASCO CONFERENCE COVERAGE
ASCO CONFERENCE COVERAGE
05/22/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
In the phase 3 PEAK trial, bezuclastinib plus sunitinib significantly improved median progression-free survival vs sunitinib alone in patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors after prior...
05/22/2026
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
05/15/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA approved Bizengri for adults with advanced, unresectable, or metastatic NRG1 fusion-positive cholangiocarcinoma after prior systemic therapy, providing a new targeted option for an ultra-rare and...
05/15/2026
Expert Q&A
Expert Q&A
05/13/2026
Joel Heidelbaugh, MD
How can primary care clinicians diagnose and manage IBS-C and chronic idiopathic constipation? Joel J. Heidelbaugh, MD, outlines evidence-based treatment options, alarm features, and when to refer to...
05/13/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
04/23/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
Long-term data clarify recurrence and surgery rates after antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated appendicitis in adults.
04/23/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
04/14/2026
Kate Young
A double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over trial published in BMC Gastroenterology evaluated whether 12 g/day of chicory inulin improves bowel habits, patient-reported outcomes, and gut microbiota...
04/14/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/17/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
In a randomized controlled trial of adults with Rome IV irritable bowel syndrome without constipation, investigators found that a Mediterranean-style low-FODMAP diet produced greater symptom improvement,...
03/17/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/07/2026
Anthony Calabro, MA
A randomized, double-blind trial evaluated whether 4 commonly used nutritional supplements could improve symptoms or microbiota-related outcomes in adults with irritable bowel syndrome.
03/07/2026
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/23/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A post hoc analysis of the ProDeCa randomized trial found that a four-strain psychobiotic regimen added to standard analgesia reduced multidimensional pain scores in postoperative gastrointestinal cancer...
10/23/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/15/2025
Kate Young
Recent research found that soft drink consumption may be linked to major depressive disorder diagnosis and increased depressive symptom severity, with significant associations observed only among women. ...
10/15/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/12/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
In a phase 3 trial, trastuzumab deruxtecan significantly extended overall survival compared with ramucirumab plus paclitaxel in previously treated patients, with manageable toxicity and mostly low-grade...
09/12/2025