Stomach/Duodenum News

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery may be associated with greater weight loss, diabetes control and lower risk for major adverse cardiovascular events compared with sleeve gastrectomy, according to findings published in Diabetes Care.

Recent research has supported the theory of a connection between the gut and brain.

Flavonoid-rich foods appear to have beneficial effects on BP, explained in part by gut microbiome characteristics, researchers reported in Hypertension.

Psyllium reduced inulin-induced colonic gas production among patients with Rome IV criteria irritable bowel syndrome, according to research published in Gut.

The American Gastroenterological Association published a clinical practice update on the evaluation and management of early complications following bariatric and metabolic surgery.

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, or ASGE, announced the postponement of GI Outlook to November 2021.

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in addition to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with acute cholangitis correlated with a decrease in 30-day and 90-day readmission and 30-day mortality, according to study results.

Gastroparesis, a chronic and long-term gastrointestinal disorder, is estimated to burden 5 million individuals in the United States with crippling symptoms of delayed gastric emptying.

Adults with obesity who undergo gastric bypass are five times more likely to develop anemia compared with those receiving nonsurgical obesity care, highlighting the importance of long-term adherence to nutritional supplementation.

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome who engaged in severe food avoidance and restriction experienced more severe IBS symptoms and a reduced quality of life, according to study results.