Gastroenterology
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No-biopsy approach to celiac disease diagnosis safe for some
The local serum tTG-IgA test correctly diagnosed duodenal villous atrophy in 97.5% of patients with serum tTG-IgA concentrations greater than 10...
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How to manage heartburn cost-effectively after PPI failure
Researchers compared the cost-effectiveness over 1 year of four strategies for managing patients in whom empirical PPI treatment failed.
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MASLD: Promising treatments for a newly renamed disease
The name change refocuses the attention of providers on the fundamental basis of MASLD as a critical member of the metabolic syndrome spectrum of...
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Turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole for dyspepsia
“The new findings from our study may justify considering curcumin in clinical practice.”
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Probing the link between GERD and anxiety and depression
An analysis suggested that a genetic risk for GERD increased the risk of developing depression or anxiety and vice versa.
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Three Clinical Studies Demonstrating Safety and Efficacy of Treatment for Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D) in Adults
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NAFLD raises risk for colorectal adenomatous polyps
In the fully adjusted model, NAFLD was a significant independent risk factor for adenomatous polyps but not for nonadenomatous polyps.
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PPIs linked to long-term infection in kids
Experts said the new data show the importance of limiting use of this type of acid suppressant in children.
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These four GI conditions may predict Parkinson’s disease
“Experts have known for a very long time that constipation is a potential risk factor for PD, so this study adds to the list of GI conditions that...
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Medicare announces 10 drugs targeted for price cuts in 2026
People on Medicare may in 2026 see prices drop for 10 medicines, including pricey diabetes, cancer, blood clot, and arthritis treatments.
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First guidelines developed for childhood eosinophilic GI disorders beyond eosinophilic esophagitis
“Our ability to say: ‘Here are the established treatments,’ is lacking, though. We need research studies to verify that our recommended approaches...
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Cause of common gastrointestinal symptoms in diabetes?
“People with diabetes who present with gastrointestinal symptoms – such as steatorrhea or changes in stool, bloating, and/or abdominal pain –...