Gastroenterology

A study finds that elevated trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels are linked to increased risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm development, faster aneurysm growth, and higher likelihood of surgical intervention.

A study of nearly 300 women with obstructive defecation syndrome found that combining transperineal ultrasound with anorectal manometry offers a clearer picture of pelvic floor structure and function.

A large safety analysis of infliximab and adalimumab in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease highlights the need for continued postmarketing monitoring, with new concerns emerging for long-term infliximab use.

A Vietnamese retrospective study challenges the push for endoscopy within 12 hours in patients with esophageal variceal bleeding.

A new study demonstrates that fecal calprotectin levels, measured using fluorescent immunochromatography assay (FICA), strongly correlate with disease activity in ulcerative colitis, offering non-invasive thresholds to better guide patient care.

New research suggests that PRO-C16, a blood-based marker of type XVI collagen formation, may help detect intestinal fibrosis in patients with Crohn’s disease.

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.