One-Half of GERD Clinical Practice Guidelines Rated “Low”
High-quality clinical practice guidelines can help pediatric gastroenterologists make...
Gastroenterology
Microbiome Changes in Patients With Burns Impact C. Difficile Incidence
Severe burn injuries change the gut microbiome and impact the incidence of Clostrioides difficile....
IBS and the Gut Microflora
IBS is prevalent in 12% of the global population, but factors contributing to the condition are...
Managing Patients With IBS: Analyzing Preferences for Healthcare Delivery
A key element to optimizing the management of IBS is to have a strong physician-patient...
Mental Health Neglect Among Physicians
Previous research has suggested high rates of suicide and depression among physicians when...
Updated Guidance on Managing C. difficile Infection
“While the burden of diarrhea and colitis due to C. difficile infection (CDI) has decreased...
Assessing Fecal Calprotectin as a Marker of Gut Inflammation in Patients With HIV
“HIV greatly affects the gut, even early after infection, causing the gut to lose a large portion...
New Guidance on Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome
“IBS affects 5% to 9% of the adult population, is a common complaint causing patients to seek...
Assessing the Link Between Acute Diverticulitis & Colorectal Cancer
For a paper published in Disease of the Colon & Rectum, Gregory S. Cooper, MD, and colleagues...
Pre-Pouch Ileitis Linked With Crohn’s Disease-Like Complications, Pouch Failure
Pre-pouch ileitis, developing in about 10% to 15% of patients who undergo ileal-pouch anal...
Shared Decision Making Between Patient & Provider Is Critical to IBD Treatment
A shared decision-making conversation between a healthcare provider and patient surrounding...
Anxiety, Depression, & Chronic Pancreatitis
Psychiatric comorbidities are prevalent in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) and associated...
