Gastroenterology

Long-term use of prescription proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, can depress serum magnesium levels and, possibly, lead to serious adverse events.

New research shows that adolescents with risk factors such as pre-diabetes have less bone mass than their overweight but otherwise healthy peers.

A research team has identified the Bifidobacterium bifidum CECT 7366 strain as a highly effective inhibitor of ulcer formation

A video and animated overview of a laparoscopic surgical technique used in the treatment of GERD.

Lactobacillus acidophilus mobilizes messenger immune cells, enhancing production of functional immune cells, calming the auto-immune attack on the intestine.

In a recent trial, Crohn's patients were found to have a 30% decrease in their ability to absorb vitamin D2 compared to normal subjects.

Researchers have uncovered an antibiotic therapy that provides continuing relief for IBS for up to 10 weeks, according to a study in NEJM.

Issues of health literacy and numeracy come into play when identifying the best strategies for explaining the risk associated with treatments for IBD.

Esophageal cancer risk in patients with GERD is not as pronounced as once thought; the rate in women is similar to that of breast cancer in men.

Nearly one in five patients suffering from Crohn's disease were found to have mental health status indicative of PTSD.

Updated AAD position statement addresses studies showing possible link between isotretinoin use and depression and/or inflammatory bowel disease.

A review of the data on risk of infection, malignancy, and death associated with therapies for IBD.

The need exists to achieve maximum efficieny in the endo suite while maintaining maximum qualty.

Seven poster presentations focused on ulcerative colitis during the Monday, October 18, poster presentations. Here, each is summarized.

Of the nearly 400 clinical vignettes and case reports presented on Monday, two focused on ulcerative colitis.

ACG unveils enhanced version of GI Circle based on member feedback.

What evidence exists to support the use of antidepressants in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

Boston University researchers are recruiting Chron's and gastric bypass patients on which to test a fluorescent lamp capable of producing vitamin D in the skin.

Researchers in Turkey have found that the anesthetic levobupivacaine reduces inflammation at sites in the colon that is caused by IBD.

This recent comment from a patient during an exam led Dr. Pullen to reflect on the many things that physicians do during an office visit that may seem odd to patients.

Ciaran P. Kelly, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School discusses common and uncommon issues related to swallowing.

Recent findings from researchers at the Nationwide Children's Hospital show that not only are infants who are born with complex congenital heart disease at risk for serious heart-related complications, they are also at risk for developing necrotizing enterocolitis

The side effects that may occur as a result of stopping clopidogrel are much more serious than the slightly increased bleeding risk that patients on clopidogrel are faced with.

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine have discovered that common intestinal bacteria may promote tumor growth, but that introduction an inhibiting protein enzyme can prevent this promotion.

In a preliminary study, Attiva, increased the post-meal feeling of satiety and reduced hunger between meals.