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10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal damage was associated with elevated risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal damage was associated with elevated risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Upper gastrointestinal (GI)...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Vonoprazan offers an effective alternative treatment to intravenous proton pump inhibitors for prevention of rebleeding among patients with high-risk peptic ulcers, researchers found.
Vonoprazan offers an effective alternative treatment to intravenous proton pump inhibitors for prevention of rebleeding among patients with high-risk peptic ulcers, researchers found.
Vonoprazan offers an effective...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
03/12/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter...
03/12/2024
Gastroenterology
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Podcast
11/24/2023
William D. Chey, MD; Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD
In this first of a two-part podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs Brian Lacy and William Chey discuss the prevalence of H pylori infection and how to best diagnose the condition.
In this first of a two-part podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs Brian Lacy and William Chey discuss the prevalence of H pylori infection and how to best diagnose the condition.
In this first of a two-part...
11/24/2023
Gastroenterology
News
10/19/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
A new meta-analysis indicates that Helicobacter pylori infection could reduce overall survival among patients receiving immunotherapy for cancer.
A new meta-analysis indicates that Helicobacter pylori infection could reduce overall survival among patients receiving immunotherapy for cancer.
A new meta-analysis indicates...
10/19/2023
Gastroenterology
News
10/10/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
Meta-analysis shows comparability to 3-drug regimens but more evidence is needed.
Meta-analysis shows comparability to 3-drug regimens but more evidence is needed.
Meta-analysis shows...
10/10/2023
Gastroenterology
News
09/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Eradication of H pylori infection might be an effective measure to reduce this risk.
Eradication of H pylori infection might be an effective measure to reduce this risk.
Eradication of H pylori...
09/25/2023
Gastroenterology
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News
09/18/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
Investigators sought to find out if eradicating Helicobacter pylori was associated with changes in the incidence of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma.
Investigators sought to find out if eradicating Helicobacter pylori was associated with changes in the incidence of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma.
Investigators sought to find out...
09/18/2023
Gastroenterology
News
09/13/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
How do humans contract Helicobacter pylori? A research team set out to map the routes to infection.
How do humans contract Helicobacter pylori? A research team set out to map the routes to infection.
How do humans contract...
09/13/2023
Gastroenterology
Gut Check logo
Podcast
07/25/2023
In part 2 of their podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs William Chey and Brian Lacy talk about the risks of untreated disease and the various types of treatment available.
In part 2 of their podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs William Chey and Brian Lacy talk about the risks of untreated disease and the various types of treatment available.
In part 2 of their podcast on...
07/25/2023
Gastroenterology
News
02/02/2023
Researchers cite “unprecedented performance” of a point-of-care test that looks for 2 antibodies.
Researchers cite “unprecedented performance” of a point-of-care test that looks for 2 antibodies.
Researchers cite “unprecedented...
02/02/2023
Gastroenterology

News

News
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal damage was associated with elevated risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal damage was associated with elevated risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Upper gastrointestinal (GI)...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Vonoprazan offers an effective alternative treatment to intravenous proton pump inhibitors for prevention of rebleeding among patients with high-risk peptic ulcers, researchers found.
Vonoprazan offers an effective alternative treatment to intravenous proton pump inhibitors for prevention of rebleeding among patients with high-risk peptic ulcers, researchers found.
Vonoprazan offers an effective...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
03/12/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter...
03/12/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/19/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
A new meta-analysis indicates that Helicobacter pylori infection could reduce overall survival among patients receiving immunotherapy for cancer.
A new meta-analysis indicates that Helicobacter pylori infection could reduce overall survival among patients receiving immunotherapy for cancer.
A new meta-analysis indicates...
10/19/2023
Gastroenterology
News
10/10/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
Meta-analysis shows comparability to 3-drug regimens but more evidence is needed.
Meta-analysis shows comparability to 3-drug regimens but more evidence is needed.
Meta-analysis shows...
10/10/2023
Gastroenterology
News
09/25/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
Eradication of H pylori infection might be an effective measure to reduce this risk.
Eradication of H pylori infection might be an effective measure to reduce this risk.
Eradication of H pylori...
09/25/2023
Gastroenterology
stomach illustration
News
09/18/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
Investigators sought to find out if eradicating Helicobacter pylori was associated with changes in the incidence of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma.
Investigators sought to find out if eradicating Helicobacter pylori was associated with changes in the incidence of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma.
Investigators sought to find out...
09/18/2023
Gastroenterology
News
09/13/2023
Jolynn Tumolo
How do humans contract Helicobacter pylori? A research team set out to map the routes to infection.
How do humans contract Helicobacter pylori? A research team set out to map the routes to infection.
How do humans contract...
09/13/2023
Gastroenterology
News
02/02/2023
Researchers cite “unprecedented performance” of a point-of-care test that looks for 2 antibodies.
Researchers cite “unprecedented performance” of a point-of-care test that looks for 2 antibodies.
Researchers cite “unprecedented...
02/02/2023
Gastroenterology
News
11/22/2022
The performance of risk factors for Helicobacter pylori in clinical practice was largely unknown until the publication of a recent study.
The performance of risk factors for Helicobacter pylori in clinical practice was largely unknown until the publication of a recent study.
The performance of risk factors...
11/22/2022
Gastroenterology
News
04/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings underscore an urgent need for integrated care approaches involving gastroenterologists and addiction specialists.
The findings underscore an urgent need for integrated care approaches involving gastroenterologists and addiction specialists.
The findings underscore an...
04/17/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/15/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Clinicians may need to consider routine assessments for esophageal malignancy and respiratory complications as part of a long-term care strategy.
Clinicians may need to consider routine assessments for esophageal malignancy and respiratory complications as part of a long-term care strategy.
Clinicians may need to consider...
04/15/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/15/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings underscore the substantial burden of steatotic liver disease and highlight the importance of recognizing its distinct subtypes in clinical practice.
The findings underscore the substantial burden of steatotic liver disease and highlight the importance of recognizing its distinct subtypes in clinical practice.
The findings underscore the...
04/15/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study synthesizes data from 18 studies and more than half a million subjects to better characterize how nonbiologic factors contribute to MASLD burden.
The study synthesizes data from 18 studies and more than half a million subjects to better characterize how nonbiologic factors contribute to MASLD burden.
The study synthesizes data from...
04/03/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new study examined 792,409 hospitalizations for Crohn's disease, of which 26,229 (3.3%) involved patients with coexisting metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
A new study examined 792,409 hospitalizations for Crohn's disease, of which 26,229 (3.3%) involved patients with coexisting metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
A new study examined 792,409...
04/03/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new update from the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer revises and refines recommendations for optimizing bowel preparation in colonoscopy.
A new update from the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer revises and refines recommendations for optimizing bowel preparation in colonoscopy.
A new update from the US...
04/02/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For practicing gastroenterologists, these results highlight the importance of proactive risk assessment and coordinated care strategies in MASLD populations, beyond liver-specific endpoints.
For practicing gastroenterologists, these results highlight the importance of proactive risk assessment and coordinated care strategies in MASLD populations, beyond liver-specific endpoints.
For practicing...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study analyzed data from the Research Patient Data Registry between 2000 and 2023, focusing on patients aged 40 and older with a baseline FIB-4 score of 1.3 or higher.
The study analyzed data from the Research Patient Data Registry between 2000 and 2023, focusing on patients aged 40 and older with a baseline FIB-4 score of 1.3 or higher.
The study analyzed data from the...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A newly developed clinical prediction model offers a tool to estimate the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia among younger adults.
A newly developed clinical prediction model offers a tool to estimate the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia among younger adults.
A newly developed clinical...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The TEMPO trial enrolled 40,000 adults aged 50–74 years and randomly assigned them to one of eight groups, testing combinations of a planning tool and deadline prompts of varying lengths.
The TEMPO trial enrolled 40,000 adults aged 50–74 years and randomly assigned them to one of eight groups, testing combinations of a planning tool and deadline prompts of varying lengths.
The TEMPO trial enrolled 40,000...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology

Interactive Features

Quiz
03/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Do you know the dietary factors contributed the most to deaths from colorectal cancer in the G20 nations during 2021? Our quick quiz will answer that question!
Do you know the dietary factors contributed the most to deaths from colorectal cancer in the G20 nations during 2021? Our quick quiz will answer that question!
Do you know the dietary factors...
03/18/2025
Gastroenterology
News
02/25/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Do you know which histological feature is the strongest predictor of long-term outcomes in patients with MASH? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Do you know which histological feature is the strongest predictor of long-term outcomes in patients with MASH? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Do you know which histological...
02/25/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/20/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
What is the difference between MASLD and MASH? Check your understanding with our quick quiz!
What is the difference between MASLD and MASH? Check your understanding with our quick quiz!
What is the difference between...
02/20/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/20/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
What comordid conditions put patients at risk of developing metabolic-dysfunction associated liver disease or steatohepatitis? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
What comordid conditions put patients at risk of developing metabolic-dysfunction associated liver disease or steatohepatitis? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
What comordid conditions put...
02/20/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/11/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Do you know the main predictor of long-term outcomes in MASH? Take our quiz to find out!
Do you know the main predictor of long-term outcomes in MASH? Take our quiz to find out!
Do you know the main predictor...
02/11/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/06/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
What dietary factors contributed most to deaths from colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
What dietary factors contributed most to deaths from colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
What dietary factors contributed...
12/06/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/03/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening...
12/03/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
11/29/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
Do patients with diverticulitis need more frequent screenings for colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Do patients with diverticulitis need more frequent screenings for colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Do patients with diverticulitis...
11/29/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
10/07/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
How much do you know about the prevalence of fatty liver disease in the US? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
How much do you know about the prevalence of fatty liver disease in the US? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
How much do you know about the...
10/07/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/22/2024
Priyam Vora
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux be cured? Click here if you know the answer!
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux be cured? Click here if you know the answer!
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal...
02/22/2024
Gastroenterology

Podcasts

Gut Check logo
Podcast
11/24/2023
William D. Chey, MD; Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD
In this first of a two-part podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs Brian Lacy and William Chey discuss the prevalence of H pylori infection and how to best diagnose the condition.
In this first of a two-part podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs Brian Lacy and William Chey discuss the prevalence of H pylori infection and how to best diagnose the condition.
In this first of a two-part...
11/24/2023
Gastroenterology
Gut Check logo
Podcast
07/25/2023
In part 2 of their podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs William Chey and Brian Lacy talk about the risks of untreated disease and the various types of treatment available.
In part 2 of their podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs William Chey and Brian Lacy talk about the risks of untreated disease and the various types of treatment available.
In part 2 of their podcast on...
07/25/2023
Gastroenterology
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Podcast
11/18/2021
Discover the importance of acid suppression in H. pylori treatment with hosts Dr Michael Vaezi, professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dr David Peura, professor emeritus at the University of Virginia School of...
Discover the importance of acid suppression in H. pylori treatment with hosts Dr Michael Vaezi, professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dr David Peura, professor emeritus at the University of Virginia School of...
Discover the importance of acid...
11/18/2021
Gastroenterology
Gut Check logo
Podcast
04/18/2025
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Laurie Keefer
Dr Laurie Keefer joins Dr Brian Lacy to discuss brain-gut behavioral therapies, including hypnotherapy, and how they can help patients effectively cope with the chronic symptoms of digestive disorders as well as depression and anxiety.
Dr Laurie Keefer joins Dr Brian Lacy to discuss brain-gut behavioral therapies, including hypnotherapy, and how they can help patients effectively cope with the chronic symptoms of digestive disorders as well as depression and anxiety.
Dr Laurie Keefer joins Dr Brian...
04/18/2025
Gastroenterology
Gut Check logo
Podcast
03/10/2025
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Dacre Knight, MD
Dr Dacre Knight provides insights into hypermobility syndromes and their relationships to disorders of gut-brain interaction and gastrointestinal symptoms in the latest Gut Check, hosted by Dr Brian Lacy.
Dr Dacre Knight provides insights into hypermobility syndromes and their relationships to disorders of gut-brain interaction and gastrointestinal symptoms in the latest Gut Check, hosted by Dr Brian Lacy.
Dr Dacre Knight provides...
03/10/2025
Gastroenterology
Gut Check logo
Podcast
02/04/2025
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD
Host Brian Lacy, MD, is joined by Dr Michael Wallace to discuss the present and future applications of artificial intelligence in the practice of gastroenterology.
Host Brian Lacy, MD, is joined by Dr Michael Wallace to discuss the present and future applications of artificial intelligence in the practice of gastroenterology.
Host Brian Lacy, MD, is joined...
02/04/2025
Gastroenterology
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Podcast
01/06/2025
Carl V. Crawford, MD; Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD
Dr Brian Lacy hosts Dr Carl Crawford of Weill Cornell to provide a comprehensive of the causes, risks, and treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection.
Dr Brian Lacy hosts Dr Carl Crawford of Weill Cornell to provide a comprehensive of the causes, risks, and treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection.
Dr Brian Lacy hosts Dr Carl...
01/06/2025
Gastroenterology
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Podcast
10/11/2024
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD
Host Brian Lacy, MD, reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic constipation with Dr Satish Rao.
Host Brian Lacy, MD, reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic constipation with Dr Satish Rao.
Host Brian Lacy, MD, reviews the...
10/11/2024
Gastroenterology
Freddy Caldera
Podcast
10/11/2024
Freddy Caldera
Dr Caldera, from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, provides an overview of the risks of respiratory syncytial virus to older adults, including patients with IBD, and the importance of ensuring patients receive this vaccine along...
Dr Caldera, from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, provides an overview of the risks of respiratory syncytial virus to older adults, including patients with IBD, and the importance of ensuring patients receive this vaccine along...
Dr Caldera, from the University...
10/11/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Rena Yadlapati
Podcast
09/11/2024
Rena Yadlapati, MD; Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD
Host Brian Lacy, MD, talks with Dr Rena Yadlapati about determining which patients may need antireflux surgery, types of surgical approaches, and possible complications.
Host Brian Lacy, MD, talks with Dr Rena Yadlapati about determining which patients may need antireflux surgery, types of surgical approaches, and possible complications.
Host Brian Lacy, MD, talks with...
09/11/2024
Gastroenterology
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Podcast
06/19/2024
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD
In this episode of Gut Check, host Brian Lacy, MD, talks with Dr Ami Sperber about how disorders of gut-brain interaction can overlap, and how this can change treatment paradigms.
In this episode of Gut Check, host Brian Lacy, MD, talks with Dr Ami Sperber about how disorders of gut-brain interaction can overlap, and how this can change treatment paradigms.
In this episode of Gut Check,...
06/19/2024
Gastroenterology
ALan Bonder
Podcast
06/05/2024
Alan Bonder, MD
In this podcast, Drs Alan Bonder and Robert Gish discuss the need for universal screening for hepatitis D, the types of screening tests that should be used, and treatment options.
In this podcast, Drs Alan Bonder and Robert Gish discuss the need for universal screening for hepatitis D, the types of screening tests that should be used, and treatment options.
In this podcast, Drs Alan Bonder...
06/05/2024
Gastroenterology
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Podcast
05/08/2024
Dr Brian Lacy brings Dr Douglas Drossman back to Gut Check for a follow-up podcast on disorders of gut-brain interaction, to review the use of neuromodulators in treatment.
Dr Brian Lacy brings Dr Douglas Drossman back to Gut Check for a follow-up podcast on disorders of gut-brain interaction, to review the use of neuromodulators in treatment.
Dr Brian Lacy brings Dr Douglas...
05/08/2024
Gastroenterology