Top stories in gastroenterology: Risk factors for gastric intestinal metaplasia, guidelines on managing it
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A study that identified risk factors for gastric intestinal metaplasia was one of the top stories in gastroenterology last week. The American Gastroenterological Association’s newest guidelines for managing the same condition was another top story.
Catch up on all last week’s top stories in gastroenterology here.
Risk factors for gastric intestinal metaplasia identified
Non-endoscopic factors like older age, male sex and smoking status are all independently associated with increased risk for gastric intestinal metaplasia, according to study results. Read more.
American Gastroenterological Association issues new guidelines on management of gastric intestinal metaplasia
The American Gastroenterological Association released new clinical practice guidelines for the management of gastric intestinal metaplasia, including recommendations on testing for H. pylori and use of endoscopic surveillance. Read more.
Eating disorders common among patients with chronic constipation
Anxiety related to abdominal gastrointestinal symptoms may lead to eating disorders among patients with chronic constipation, according to study results. Read more.
No evidence for link between PPIs and dementia
Researchers found no clinically meaningful association between short-term proton pump inhibitor therapy and increased risk for dementia, according to the results of a meta-analysis. Read more.
Low-FODMAP diet helps manage gut symptoms in quiescent IBD
Although patients with inflammatory bowel disease may have their disease in objective control, many still experience persistent gut symptoms. A diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols may help manage those symptoms, according to study results. Read more.