Constipation
Children, teens face 25% higher risk for adverse GI outcomes after COVID-19 infection
Children and adolescents with documented postacute COVID-19 syndrome experienced increased risk for gastrointestinal symptoms and disorders, according to a study published in JAMA Open Network.
FDA approves Datroway for advanced breast cancer
The FDA approved datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk for treatment of certain patients with advanced breast cancer.
Q&A: Ensuring proper diagnosis, being ‘good antibiotic stewards’ key to UTI treatment
Antibiotics remain the most common way to treat urinary tract infections, yet many women remain untreated because the condition is often overlooked or they do not receive appropriate testing and care.
Atmo capsule may offer ‘potential replacement’ for nixed SmartPill in motility disorders
PHILADELPHIA — An ingestible gas-sensing capsule from Atmo Biosciences showed “substantial agreement” with the discontinued Medtronic wireless motility device for measuring regional transit times in gastrointestinal motility disorders.
No difference in stool frequency with B. lactis HN019 vs. placebo in constipation
Daily consumption of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp lactis HN019 did not increase complete spontaneous bowel movements per week vs. placebo in healthy individuals with functional constipation, according to a study in JAMA Network Open.
New guideline highlights ‘individualized approach’ in management of chronic constipation
An updated clinical practice guideline from The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons underscored the need for collaborative, cross-specialty care to achieve “optimal patient outcomes” in chronic constipation.
‘Bad guys’ in the gut: Archaea overgrowth linked to severe constipation
The prevalence and severity of constipation was significantly higher in patients with intestinal methanogen overgrowth, underscoring the importance of diagnostic and treatment strategies specific to archaea overgrowth, researchers wrote.
‘Gold standard evidence’ supports use of probiotic blend to improve constipation
CHICAGO — Adults with occasional constipation reported significant improvement in stool consistency and GI-related symptoms after receiving a probiotic blend, results from a randomized study presented at NUTRITION showed.
VIDEO: ‘Light Up the Sky’ in periwinkle to raise awareness on World IBS Day
In this Healio video exclusive, Jeffrey Roberts, MS, BSc, shares details about World IBS Day, April 19, which aims to raise awareness and support for patients with irritable bowel syndrome with the theme, “Light Up the Sky for IBS.”
#IBSDilemma campaign aims to ‘break silence, challenge stigma’ during IBS Awareness Month
During Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month, an advocacy group launched the #IBSDilemma campaign to focus on the unique challenges that individuals living with this common gastrointestinal disorder may encounter in daily life.