Patients Give Thumbs Up to Better-Tasting Bowel Prep in Randomized Trial

SAN DIEGO—A novel bowel prep with a sports drink flavor was noninferior to a leading oral sulfate solution by all definitions of success and preferred by patients for its ease of preparation, overall prep experience and taste profile during a randomized phase 3 trial.

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Herbal Treatment for Dyspepsia Validated in Randomized Trial

A therapy that combines herbal extracts to control symptoms of functional gastrointestinal diseases was found to be effective for dyspepsia in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, according to research presented at the 2022 Digestive Disease Week.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Octreotide Improves Control of Anemia Related to Gastrointestinal Angiodysplasia

SAN DIEGO—A monthly injection of octreotide may reduce the need for both transfusions and endoscopies in patients with anemia caused by gastrointestinal angiodysplasia, according to data from a multicenter randomized trial.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Microbiome Differs in Complicated Versus Uncomplicated Diverticulitis

TAMPA, Fla.—The microbiomes of patients with complicated and uncomplicated diverticulitis are composed of different types and amounts of bacterial species, according to new research presented at the 2022 annual meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Distance From Facility Ups Patients’ Risk For Advanced Colon Cancer, Mortality

TAMPA, Fla.—The odds of presenting with metastatic or T4 colon cancer, having delayed surgical intervention and having worse mortality increased directly and linearly with distance to treatment facilities, according to new research.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Physicians are seeing an increasing number of patients with irritable bowel syndrome seeking relief of symptoms, or even cures, through complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Many patients learn about an expanding menu of options on blogs or from wellness-oriented Facebook groups.

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Many GI Consultants Do Not Follow Up On Recommended Tests, Study Finds

Inpatient gastroenterology consultants may not always follow up on tests they recommend, according to a new study.

JULY 20, 2017

Fellowship FAQs

Q. What aspects of a practice’s endoscopy suite are most important to not overlook by fellows when considering staff positions?

MAY 30, 2017

Study Promotes Better Communication Between Fellows During Sign-outs

A program to improve handoffs of patients between clinicians substantially increases the time gastroenterology fellows spend preparing for sign-outs and may reduce the risk for medication errors, researchers have found.

MAY 24, 2017

How to Recruit for a GI Practice

Among the many transition issues that gastroenterology practices face, particularly as they grow and senior physicians retire, is attracting, assessing and holding onto new talent.

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

A Conversation With ACG President Carol A. Burke, MD, FACG

In October 2016, Carol A. Burke, MD, FACG, became the 73rd president of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News spoke with Dr. Burke recently about her coming term as head of the society, what she hopes to accomplish and challenges facing the specialty.

JANUARY 17, 2017

Ergonomic Training Needed, But not Available, for Endoscopists

Video-based training to prevent injury is an effective but underused means of reducing ergonomic injuries among endoscopists, new research suggests.

DECEMBER 10, 2016