Intestinal Disorders News

An enhanced recovery pathway for patients who underwent elective colorectal surgery resulted in lower hospital costs in addition to better outcomes, according to a new study published in the Journal of the America College of Surgeons.

The first participant has enrolled in a large national registry designed to gather data on fecal microbiota transplantation, according to a press release issued by the American Gastroenterological Association.

Biopharmaceutical company Neurogastrx announced it has raised $45 million in Series A financing, which will allow them to bring their lead drug candidate for gastroparesis through proof-of-concept development.

The European Commission has given a CE mark to Seal-G, a surgical sealant designed to reduce leaks after gastrointestinal procedures, according to a press release issued by Sealantis, the manufacturer.

Researchers have completed patient enrollment in a phase 3 trial for RDD-1219 for treatment of chronic anal fissures, according to a press release issued by the manufacturer, RDD Pharma.

Most patients or parents of children with acute uncomplicated appendicitis would choose surgery over antibiotic therapy as their preferred treatment, but “a meaningful number” would choose antibiotics alone, according to survey results published in JAMA Surgery.

Medical device company Prescient Surgical announced that the FDA has issued 510(k) clearance for commercialization of its novel device designed to protect against surgical site infection during abdominal surgery.

Two new studies published in Gut showed that the novel acid blocker vonoprazan effectively prevented ulcer recurrence in aspirin and NSAID users, and thus has the potential to become a new treatment option.

Patients with a high fatty liver index, a noninvasive method used to predict non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, showed a higher risk for colorectal adenomas, according to new research.

Men who led a healthy lifestyle, including those who limited their red meat intake, ate higher levels of dietary fiber, exercised, maintained a healthy weight and avoided smoking, showed a reduced risk for developing diverticulitis in a recent study.