Stomach/Duodenum News

Bariatric surgery for weight loss was associated with improvements in blood pressure and antihypertensive use among patients with obesity compared with medical therapy and/or lifestyle management, a speaker reported.

The ACG has released a new clinical practice guideline that summarizes therapy options and recommendations for both treatment-naive and treatment-experienced patients with active Helicobacter pylori infection, as well as testing concerns.

Occasional bloating is common in most individuals, but for some, aging can contribute to an increase in gas as gastrointestinal motility slows, leading to an uptick in bloating and other GI symptoms.

Although a restrictive strategy for cholecystectomy reduced the operation rate by 8.3% at 5 years vs. usual care for patients with symptomatic cholelithiasis, the proportion of patients who were pain free did not differ between groups.

Adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes had reductions in body weight and HbA1c 1 year after undergoing an endoscopic procedure that resurfaces the duodenum lining, according to top-line results from a real-world registry study.

Every August, gastrointestinal care providers and patient advocacy groups celebrate Gastroparesis Awareness Month, an annual campaign focused on improving understanding of gastroparesis and promoting preventive strategies.

The FDA granted breakthrough device designation for an endoscopic procedure that resurfaces the duodenum lining to allow for weight maintenance after discontinuation of a GLP-1 receptor agonist, according to an industry press release.

The AGA has published a clinical practice update highlighting the need for awareness and “prompt recognition” of cyclical vomiting syndrome to effectively diagnosis and treat patients.

WASHINGTON — In a Healio video exclusive, Carolyn Newberry, MD, discusses the importance of “personalized” lifestyle modifications, such as identifying dietary triggers and being mindful of meal-timing, for the management of GERD.

To celebrate World Digestive Health Day on May 29, the World Gastroenterology Organization launched a campaign, “Your Digestive Health: Make It A Priority,” to boost awareness on the vital role the digestive system plays in overall health.