Gastroenterology

A large UK Biobank study has found that exposure to hard water is associated with reduced prevalence of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Discover a study revealing how insomnia raises the risk of GERD and IBS, with genetic evidence linking poor sleep to gastrointestinal health.

A UK Biobank study finds abdominal fat significantly raises GERD risk, with stronger associations in women than men.

A study from Cairo University Hospital reveals that gastric scintigraphy and the Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index are valuable tools for diagnosing diabetic gastroparesis and predicting treatment outcomes.

Mesenteric fat proliferation on MRI scans is linked to higher risks of hospitalization and surgery in Crohn’s disease, suggesting a new imaging marker for long-term outcomes.

A study of over 235,000 colonoscopies found that people aged 45–49 had similar polyp and carcinoma detection rates as those aged 50–54, supporting earlier colorectal cancer screening.

Learn how GLP-1 RAs may cut peptic ulcer risk in diabetes patients by nearly half.

Uncovered self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) and balloon dilation are safe and effective treatments for benign gastric outlet obstruction; however, SEMS should not be the first choice due to its associated cost and complications.