Gastroenterology

A large Iranian study has found no significant association between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and higher tooth decay rates.

New research reveals that a high-fat diet can boost levels of the gut bacterium Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, which in turn produces palmitic acid—a fatty acid that enhances blood clotting and cardiovascular risk.

A study of AI-guided infection prevention in hospitals found no drop in C. difficile rates but did see reduced use of risky antibiotics, especially in high-risk patients.

New data from China shows vedolizumab delivers comparable long-term outcomes and safety in elderly and younger patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

New research shows IBS patients suffer higher depression and worse sexual health compared to healthy individuals, highlighting the condition’s broad impact on wellbeing.

A new in vitro study reveals sex-specific differences in the digestion of milk and oat-based drinks, offering important insights for personalized nutrition and food innovation.

Patients with functional anorectal pain show abnormal anal pressures, rectal hypersensitivity, and high rates of anxiety and depression, new study reveals.

A new study highlights the clinical promise of AI-driven IHC prediction models, showing high accuracy and diagnostic concordance with conventional pathology.