Gastroenterology

Digestive disease, hepatology, endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease.

Multi-omic study links visceral fat to gallstone disease in women with obesity

A multi-omic analysis in women with obesity ties gallstone disease more closely to visceral adipose biology and bile acid changes than to the gut microbiome.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · Oct 25, 2026 · 5 min read

Gastroenterology·Front Immunol

IBD and cardiovascular risk: trained immunity links gut inflammation to heart disease

A Frontiers in Immunology review links trained immunity in inflammatory bowel disease to higher cardiovascular risk, from atherosclerosis…

Oct 25, 2026

Gastroenterology·NLM Alerts

Cholelithiasis Study Links TCM Formulas to Better Symptom and Lab Outcomes

Network meta-analysis of 13 RCTs found some TCM formulas outperformed Western medicine in cholelithiasis, but evidence certainty remained…

Oct 25, 2026

Gastroenterology·Gut

PNLIP p.T221M Mouse Model Links Protein Misfolding to Chronic Pancreatitis

A Gut mouse study shows the PNLIP p.T221M variant causes chronic pancreatitis through protein misfolding, ER stress, fibrosis,…

Oct 25, 2026

Gastroenterology·Gut

Fexuprazan Triple Therapy Matches Rabeprazole for H pylori Eradication

Seven-day fexuprazan triple therapy matched 14-day rabeprazole therapy for H pylori eradication in a randomized Korean trial, with…

Oct 25, 2026

Gastroenterology·Gut

Intestinal Adaptation in Short Bowel Syndrome: Evidence and Gaps

Gut review examines intestinal adaptation in short bowel syndrome, emphasizing early post-resection changes, anatomy-dependent effects, and human data…

Oct 25, 2026

Gastroenterology·Gut

Zusanli Acupuncture Targets Brain-Gut Axis in IBS-D

A review links ST36 acupuncture to brain-gut neuro-immune regulation in diarrhea-predominant IBS, with effects on pain, inflammation, and…

Oct 25, 2026

Gastroenterology·CDC

Colorectal Cancer Screening Navigation Shows Cost-Effective Economic Value

A systematic economic review finds patient navigation services can raise colorectal cancer screening rates and deliver favorable cost-effectiveness.

Oct 25, 2026

Gastroenterology·Gut

Pyloric Metaplasia After Gastric Injury: How It Starts and Progresses

A review of how deep gastric mucosal injury drives pyloric metaplasia, SPEM, intestinalization, and the path toward dysplasia…

Oct 25, 2026

Gastroenterology·Gut

Efmarodocokin alfa shows biomarker activity in ulcerative colitis phase 1b study

Phase 1b study found efmarodocokin alfa activated IL-22 signaling in ulcerative colitis, with dose-related skin toxicity and exploratory…

Oct 24, 2026

Gastroenterology

Digestive disease, hepatology, endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease.

In Brief The 5-minute rounds

New hypertension guideline lowers the treatment threshold to 130/80 mm Hg.
Phase 3 GLP-1 trial reports a 20% cut in major adverse cardiac events.
FDA clears a next-generation CAR-T therapy for relapsed lymphoma.
Meta-analysis links early mobilisation to shorter ICU length of stay.
Rapid guidance broadens empiric antibiotics for suspected sepsis.