Stomach/Duodenum News

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced positive results from its phase 3 trial that evaluated Linzess for the treatment of pediatric patients with functional constipation, according to a company press release.

The FDA has approved an oral suspension omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate for the treatment of active benign gastric ulcer and to reduce risk for upper gastrointestinal bleeding, according to an Azurity Pharmaceuticals press release.

Only half of Americans reported being aware of celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity, with Black Americans reporting least awareness of this disease, according to “eye-opening” results from The Harris Poll on behalf of Beyond Celiac.

In this Healio video exclusive, Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN, a clinical dietitian at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, discusses tips and resources to help patients maintain a gluten-free diet throughout the school year.

Granules India Limited received FDA approval of its abbreviated new drug application for loperamide hydrochloride and simethicone tablets indicated for diarrhea symptom relief, according to a press release.

The FDA has approved Xenpozyme as the first treatment for patients with acid sphingomyelinase deficiency with symptoms unrelated to the central nervous system.

In the age of the internet and social media, one thing we can always count on is having access to a lot of information. But what happens when that information is not entirely accurate and does more damage than good?

Healio handpicked a series of stories on gastroparesis to raise awareness and increase education during Gastroparesis Awareness Month.

Both hypnotherapy and medical treatment, in combination with psychological support, reduced symptoms of chronic nausea among pediatric patients with functional nausea and functional dyspepsia, according to research.

August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, and this year’s theme, “Living with GP,” acknowledges the challenges patients with gastroparesis face and how their stories can help advance diagnosis, treatment and care.