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Tofacitinib “should be considered as a treatment option” for patients with refractory celiac disease type 2 who previously failed treatment with therapies such as budesonide, according to data in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

In honor of International Celiac Awareness Day, landmarks in the U.S. and around the globe will once again light up on May 16 to promote the #ShineALightOnCeliac social media campaign to encourge awareness and additional research.

Women with endometriosis had higher rates of health care utilization and were significantly more likely to experience upper gastrointestinal and dyspeptic symptoms, according to preliminary data in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Consumption of uncooked or undercooked morel mushrooms was “strongly associated” with a gastrointestinal illness outbreak in spring 2023 that resulted in two deaths, highlighting the importance of proper food preparation procedures.

In a Healio video exclusive, Edward V. Loftus Jr., MD, urged gastroenterologists to prioritize identifying food triggers and recommending dietary interventions and behavioral therapy for patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

Postoperative antibiotic use did not improve rates of surgical site infection among pediatric patients with nonperforated appendicitis and gangrenous, suppurative or exudative findings, according to data in JAMA Surgery.

In this Healio video exclusive, Walker D. Redd, MD, discusses a study of patients with chronic diarrhea who underwent colonoscopy, which revealed 10% who had microscopic colitis “remained unaware” of their diagnosis 1 year after evaluation.

Treatment with once-daily linaclotide was well-tolerated and resulted in significant improvement in spontaneous bowel movements and stool consistency vs. placebo among children with functional constipation, researchers reported.

Throughout 2023, gastroenterology societies made several significant clinical practice updates to guide diagnosis, management and treatment of various GI disorders such as celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease and acute liver failure.

Each December, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders celebrates Constipation Awareness Month, in the hopes of boosting public awareness about constipation and providing support to those who suffer from the condition.