Attaining a body mass index below 30 is an important goal for patients who undergo bariatric surgery. In a recent study, researchers sought to determine which factors predicted the likelihood of achieving...
Several concerns have been raised regarding use of proton pump inhibitors to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease after a sleeve gastrectomy. In a recent study, researchers sought to investigate factors...
In a recent study, researchers investigated how a certain drug treatment affects disease outcomes and remission in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. To read the results of the study, including which...
Restricting fermentable carbohydrates in the diet of patients with irritable bowel syndrome has been associated with reduced symptoms in some patients. In a randomized study, researchers sought to determine...
Anti-tumor necrosis factor-α (anti-TNF-α) therapy is the most prescribed biologic therapy in rheumatology and gastroenterology. However, these therapies can cause serious side effects, including new-onset...
In this study, researchers assessed patients with inflammatory bowel disease to determine why some did not respond to anti-TNF agents or had lost response over time. To see which factors may be involved...
While probiotic consumption is known to reduce the symptoms of IBS, little research has examined their effects on psychiatric symptoms associated with the disorder. In a recent study, researchers...
