Gastropsychology News

The CDC estimates that nearly half of the adult population in the United States has obesity. Despite its prevalence and potential impact on health, interventions for obesity are difficult to access due to stigma, very few providers specializing in this care and their expense.

In this video, Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN, discusses research that revealed many patients with celiac disease experience negative effects on their dating life, resulting in less adaptive eating attitudes and decreased quality of life.

As the field of gastroenterology evolves, gone are the days when a gastroenterologist is expected to meet the needs of every patient.

SAN DIEGO — In a Healio video exclusive, Andres Acosta, MD, PhD, outlines research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2022 that focused on the relationship between gastric function and the regulation of food intake.

SAN DIEGO — Anxiety left unaddressed in the context of inflammatory bowel disease care “will impact the disease course and outcomes,” according to a presenter at Digestive Disease Week 2022.

SAN DIEGO — Older patients with inflammatory bowel disease who were treated with biologics exhibited a lower incidence of dementia compared with those never treated with biologics, according to data presented at Digestive Disease Week 2022.

The Rome Foundation GastroPsych Group conducted a hybrid meeting at Digestive Disease Week in San Diego to review progress over the past year and determine goals for the years to come.

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, and the Celiac Disease Foundation — along with those in the celiac community — have dedicated the month to raising awareness and funds for critical disease research and advocacy efforts.

Nearly half of the respondents in Salix Pharmaceutical’s annual patient perspective survey reported it was more challenging to manage their irritable bowel syndrome and chronic idiopathic constipation symptoms during the last 12 months.

A systematic review and meta-analysis revealed a high prevalence of fatigue among patients with inflammatory bowel disease, according to research published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.