Gastroenterology

Digestive disease, hepatology, endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease.

IBD myths: What patients and clinicians need to know

A gastroenterology review separates fact from fiction on IBD, including stress, pregnancy, surgery, treatment, and symptoms beyond the gut.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · Oct 22, 2026 · 6 min read

Gastroenterology·Gut

H pylori screening and eradication endorsed for gastric cancer prevention

Taipei Global Consensus II supports H pylori screening and eradication to prevent gastric cancer, with targeted testing, confirmatory…

Oct 22, 2026

Gastroenterology·Gut

EUS-GE Outperforms Surgery for Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction

Randomized trial data show EUS-guided gastroenterostomy improved oral intake, reduced hospital stay, and lowered costs versus surgical bypass.

Oct 22, 2026

Gastroenterology·Gut

BSG colorectal surveillance guideline sharpens IBD cancer monitoring

British Society of Gastroenterology guidance updates colorectal surveillance in IBD, covering risk stratification, dysplasia care, and service standards.

Oct 22, 2026

Gastroenterology·Gut

Capsule Endoscopy and Double-Balloon Enteroscopy Diverge in Mid-Gut Bleeding

Peruvian referral-hospital data found low overall agreement between capsule endoscopy and double-balloon enteroscopy in mid-gut bleeding, with only…

Oct 22, 2026

Gastroenterology·Gut

Pouchitis Microbiome Review Maps Dysbiosis and Treatment Options

A narrative review links pouchitis to microbial dysbiosis and reviews antibiotics, probiotics, diet, and fecal microbiota transplantation.

Oct 22, 2026

Gastroenterology·AGA

Beta-Glucan and Inulin Intake Linked to Lower Crohn’s Disease Risk

Estimated intake of beta-glucan and inulin was linked to lower Crohn’s disease risk and better gut barrier function…

Oct 22, 2026

Gastroenterology·Med Econ

Celiac drug cuts gluten injury and symptoms in early trial

ANB033 protected celiac patients from gluten-induced intestinal damage and reduced symptom treatment in an early 32-patient challenge study.

Oct 22, 2026

Gastroenterology·BMJ Open

OPTIMIST study examines gut microbiome predictors of Crohn’s therapy response

Canadian OPTIMIST protocol will track stool, biopsy, and mucosal microbiome profiles to predict advanced therapy response in Crohn's…

Oct 21, 2026

Gastroenterology·BMJ Open

Pancreatic QST Trial Aims to Predict Response in Chronic Pancreatitis

An observational trial will test whether pancreatic quantitative sensory testing can predict pain response after endotherapy or surgery…

Oct 21, 2026

Gastroenterology

Digestive disease, hepatology, endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease.

In Brief The 5-minute rounds

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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.