The HCPLive Gastroenterology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on digestive and GI conditions. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for C difficile, IBS and IBD, Crohn's disease, and more.
May 19th 2024
Microbiota differences between individuals with and without MAFLD were associated with dietary intake and clinical outcomes.
Concurrent Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Psoriatic Arthritis
May 9th 2023Dr David Hudesman, Dr Jordan Axelrad, and Dr Jose Scher discuss strategies for managing coexisting inflammatory bowel disease and psoriatic arthritis and highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to providing comprehensive care.
Patients With IBD Achieving Clinical Remission More Likely to Maintain Clinical Remission at 1 Year
Patients with IBD who were treated with advanced therapies who obtained clinical remission had 1.6 times more likely to maintain remission when compared with those who achieved clinical response without remission.
Meal-Related Gastrointestinal Symptoms Common in Patients With Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction
A proportion of patients reported triggering or worsening symptoms after a meal, with the largest proportion experiencing bloating or distention, followed by abdominal pain or discomfort, and epigastric pain.
Infliximab Biosimilar Not Associated With Adverse Events in IBD
No statistically significant differences in infusion reaction, serious reaction, or immunogenicity rates were identified between patients switching to an infliximab biosimilar and those who continued treatment on the originator.
Protein Calorie Malnutrition Leads to Higher Mortality Rate in Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis Patients
Patients with moderate to severe PCM to go along with the AAH were significantly more likely have a number of vitamin deficiencies, including in vitamin D, vitamin B12, and folate.
Hour-Long Endoscopic Procedure Could Eliminate Need for Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes
May 4th 2023New research from a first-in-human study of a novel procedure involving electroporation of the superficial layer of the mucosa in the small intestine could help eliminate need for insulin in some people with type 2 diabetes.