Gastrointestinal Disorders

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Research Summaries

Fecal Incontinence: Can Fiber Intake Help Older Women?

09/11/2018

In an analysis of nearly 60,000 women, researchers examined the association of long-term intake of dietary fiber and fecal incontinence.

09/11/2018

Research Summaries

Research summary

Coconut Water May Help Patients With Mild, Moderate UC Induce Remission

04/16/2024

Jessica Ganga

A team of researchers investigated the use of coconut water as an adjunct therapy for patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis.

04/16/2024

FDA Alert

First Oral Treatment to Prevent Recurring Clostridioides difficile Infection Approved

06/01/2023

Jessica Ganga

The FDA has approved the first orally administered treatment for the gut infection—clostridioides difficile.

06/01/2023

FDA alert

First Oral Treatment Approved to Treat Moderate, Severe Crohn Disease

05/25/2023

Jessica Ganga

After clinical trials to assess the safety, efficacy, and maintenance use, the FDA has approved the first oral treatment for moderately to severely active Crohn disease.

05/25/2023

Research Summary

Noninvasive Biomarkers Can Be Used For Monitoring and Managing Ulcerative Colitis

03/22/2023

Jessica Ganga

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a set of guidelines that outlines the use of biomarkers to treat and monitor ulcerative colitis in patients.

03/22/2023

Research Summary

New Guidelines for Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Highlight Management Strategies

02/09/2023

The American College of Gastroenterology provided an update to their 2016 guidelines, providing physicians with tools and management strategies for patients with acute lower intestinal bleeding.

02/09/2023

April 2024

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April 2024

Volume 64

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