Gastroenterology

A randomized trial shows combined water exchange and cap-assisted colonoscopy shortens cecal intubation time and reduces pain in unsedated procedures.

A retrospective cohort study shows that gastrointestinal involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis is linked to higher disease activity, earlier relapse, and a threefold increase in mortality risk.

CT imaging features including appendicolith, appendiceal diameter, fat stranding, and periappendiceal air help identify patients at risk of complicated acute appendicitis.

A hybrid AI-human scoring system delivers expert-level accuracy in ulcerative colitis endoscopic assessment while reducing human review by 81 percent.

Early-stage primary biliary cholangitis shows distinct blood lipid changes tied to inflammation and fibrosis, offering clues to disease activity and potential new biomarkers.

A new longitudinal study finds that many adolescents with IBS struggle to manage complex treatment plans, highlighting key barriers to effective self-management.

Global research finds that gut microbiota dysbiosis strongly correlates with rising inflammatory bowel disease rates worldwide.

Chronic hepatitis C infection has been linked to a higher risk of pancreatic cancer.