Stomach/Duodenum News

Healio Gastroenterology presents the following report on the top stories from UEG Week 2021.

Between people with and without functional dyspepsia, the duodenal luminal microbiome was different and the mucosal microbiome was similar, according to a presenter at UEG Week Virtual.

The ACG published clinical practice guidelines on the preferred approach and management strategy for defecation disorders, proctalgia syndromes, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fecal incontinence.

A 20% weight-loss threshold after bariatric surgery is associated with initial type 2 diabetes remission, even among patients with a high BMI using insulin, data from a records review show.

Assessing meal-related symptoms among patients with disorders of the gut-brain interaction may improve and individualize treatment, according to a presentation at UEG Week Virtual 2021.

A low FODMAP diet improved predominant meal-related postprandial distress syndrome symptoms among patients with functional dyspepsia, according to a presentation at UEG Week Virtual.

Endoscopic pyloromyotomy, also known as gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy, bested sham procedure in symptom improvement and gastric emptying among patients with severe and refractory gastroparesis, according to a presenter at UEG Week.

A significantly higher mortality rate was observed for men compared with women, both short term and long term, after bariatric surgery, according to a speaker at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes virtual meeting.

A survey across two continents showed that just 11% of adults could report a lack of gas-related symptoms during a 24-hour period.

Chewing gum may aid in accelerating gut function among patients who received cardiac surgery, according to new data presented at the virtual Society of Thoracic Surgeons Perioperative and Critical Care Conference.