Intestinal Disorders News

Proctalgia fugax (fugax-fleeting) is characterized by brief episodes of rectal pain. Although a common problem, information regarding this disorder is limited because the published medical literature consists mostly of anecdotal reports and small case series.

DENVER — For those diagnosed with migraine, gastrointestinal issues or both, psychiatric comorbidities increase the risk of worsened physical and mental states, according to an expert at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.

Topline results from the phase 3 STARS trial showed apraglutide reduced dependency on parenteral support for adult patients with short bowel syndrome with intestinal failure at week 24, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals announced.

Consumption of a prophylactic probiotic supplement of Lactobacilli did not prevent or mitigate the effects of gastrointestinal permeability associated with an acute aspirin challenge in healthy individuals, data showed.

Although CT imaging remains standard of care for determining surgical management needs for small bowel obstruction, clinical features alone performed equally well and with greater accuracy, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

Nearly 7.5 million Americans are expected to reach their holiday destinations by plane this year — a daunting task for most individuals but even more challenging for those with gastrointestinal disorders.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The risk for colorectal cancer was lower among patients undergoing colonoscopy for diverticulitis compared with routine cancer screening, according to a presenter at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.

Fecal microbiome samples showed significant differences in patients with melanoma compared with control subjects, as well as in those with early- and late-stage disease, according to a study.

Children and adults with atopic dermatitis are at an increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis and Chron’s disease, according to a study.