Gastroenterology is a branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. It encompasses the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), and rectum, as well as the accessory organs of digestion such as the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Gastroenterologists are trained to manage diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel diseases (like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis), and liver diseases like hepatitis. This specialty involves a mix of office-based and hospital-based care, employing diagnostic techniques including endoscopy (where a camera is used to examine the digestive tract) and various imaging and non-imaging tests to assess and treat digestive health issues.
Neotame, a new artificial sweetener, harms gut health by damaging bacteria and epithelial cells, raising risks for diseases like sepsis and irritable bowel syndrome. New…
An increasing amount of research indicates that altering gut bacteria could be a viable strategy for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a persistent and severe…
Dietary treatment is more effective than medications in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These are the findings of a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg….
Especially not smoking, plenty of vigorous exercise, and getting enough sleep. Adopting a healthy lifestyle is strongly linked to a lower risk of irritable bowel…
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers have identified the enzyme responsible for urine’s yellow color, shedding light on the crucial role of the gut microbiome…
According to data in mice, extra tryptophan could reduce the risk of future colitis flares. Thanksgiving is often a time for thinking about your belly….
A cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in patients seen in GP surgeries, new research has found. The…
Researchers suggest that the findings could warrant consideration in clinical practice. A first-of-its-kind study published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine indicates that a natural…
In a nationwide, multi-center clinical trial, scientists identified a promising new drug medication that improved liver fibrosis in NASH patients by 27%. Scientists from the…
Eosiniphilic esophagitis was not identified as a disease until the 1990s. Decades later, a treatment may have been discovered. A new study from Tulane University has identified…
UC Riverside-led mouse study reports diets high in soybean oil decrease endocannabinoids in the gut and can lead to colitis. High consumption of soybean oil…
Joining prebiotics and probiotics is the latest advancement in gut health, known as “postbiotics”. Here is what they are, and why they are important. When…
Grasping the connection between the gut microbiome and the polyp growth paves the way for potential diagnostic procedures and treatments. Researchers from Mass General Brigham…
Early detection of symptoms and signs can lead to quicker colorectal cancer diagnoses, enhancing the chances of survival. Researchers from the Washington University School of…
Inspired by the water-wicking skin of the Australian thorny devil lizard, FLASH capsules can connect directly to stomach tissue to modulate hunger-triggering hormones. A team…
The device, which uses electricity to boost hormone production in the stomach, could help to ease nausea and counteract appetite loss. Hormones released by the…
The non-invasive FLASH system, inspired by lizard skin, electronically stimulates key hunger hormone. Scientists have developed an ingestible capsule called FLASH that can electronically stimulate…
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released new clinical guidance to help physicians and patients identify if unexplained digestive symptoms are due to alpha-gal syndrome,…