Kevin Kunzmann

New PUNCH CD3 analyses show patients who were treated with live fecal microbiota therapy improved their gut health at 8 weeks—which correlated with improved quality-of-life scores.

Feuerstadt reviews ACG 2023 data showing live microbiota therapy provides consistent protection against rCDI in one of the most vulnerable patient populations.

The UCLA hepatologist discusses the current treatment landscape, prospects for improved diagnostics, and the overlap syndrome live from ACG 2023.

The investigator discusses the unique interplay between conditions like IBD and gestational risks—and how specialists need to improve communication.

No catch-all drug works to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. But as the Mayo Clinic expert explains, enough unique options exist to tailor care better than ever.

Study author Uma Mahadevan, MD, discusses her team's findings suggesting the concern of IBD flare risk in pregnant women receiving aspirin to prevent preeclampsia is unwarranted.

The study author discusses the clinical implications of his team's assessment into a risk factor score for alcohol relapse among post-transplant patients with ALD.

Investigator Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD discusses new post hoc analysis that he hopes will provided clearer expectations for timing of benefit with tenapanor.

Investigator Jiten P. Kothadia, MD, discusses the advent of a predictive score for alcohol relapse risk in patients with alcohol liver disease who received a liver transplant in the last year.

Thomas F. Imperiale, MD, discusses the pivotal findings showing improvements to the prior iteration of Cologuard, as well as bettered sensitivity and specificty relative to fecal immunochemical tests.

Data presented at ACG 2023 shows a significantly increased risk of infection and hospitalization due to RSV in patients with IBD. An investigator discusses implications during an era of increased vaccine options.

New phase 1b data supports further investigation into Adiso Therapeutic's prospective treatment.

New data presented at ACG 2023 showed an approximate 60% success rate of recurrent C difficile prevention in adults with comorbid conditions including CKD and cardiac disease.

Designed to treat the acne's inflammation, bacteria and follicular hyperkeratinization, IDP-126 has shown significant efficacy compared to standard-care options already on the market.

The latest indication for the dual inflammatory pathway-targeting biologic expands dupilumab's clinical availability to third chronic skin disease.

The approval for the IL-17A and IL-17F inhibitor is supported by data showing about 80% of patients achieved nearly clear skin within 4 doses.

Though rare, pediatric colon cancer often presents in advanced stages—emphasizing the need for awareness of risk factors and the opportunities borne from timely intervention.

Phase 2b data from the AHFIRM trial is anticipated soon. Reau discusses what the agent may show in treating alcohol-associated hepatitis.

The role of psychiatric care may be understated in treating IBD in children and adolescents nearing adult age.

The marketing denial orders were due to what the FDA stated as insufficient data supporting the products' additional benefit for adults switching from smoking cigarettes to vaping or cessation.

Slight differences in disease presentation, as well as navigating the safety discussion with parents, presents unique recommendations for pediatricians initiating invasive imaging.

Data show how care providers shifted their mindsets to prioritize efficacy, safety, tolerability and availability factors during the 2022 formula supply shortage and recall crises.

The optimization of diet and nutrition support during pediatric patients’ rehabilitation is a strategy in lieu of a comprehensively ideal guideline and requires an appreciation for the individual.

Maralixibat and odevixibat have been "game changers" for their benefit in pruritus, and clinicians are interested to learn more about their long-term hepatic benefit.

New data show a promising machine learning tool could help specialists detect fistula risks and provide more tailored, timely care in children.

A number of systemic, industry-based and cultural factors are driving an underrepresentation of minorities in clinicals.

Specialists are hindered by limited therapies and a lack of noninvasive testing methods. Martinez shares a wishlist for her colleagues.

Data from the phase 3 PEDFIC trial program show the IBAT inhibitor benefits bile acid levels as well as itch and sleep issues among children with varying types of PFIC.

The features of pediatric IBD can be non-specific, but there are signs in biopsies and clinical history that may indicate what is and isn't IBD.

An analysis of age-stratified fatty liver disease patient demographics show a surprising shift in racial/ethnic and sex trends among children and adolescents.