Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Dupixent improved disease-specific, health-related quality of life and reduced symptoms in adolescents and adults with eosinophilic esophagitis, according to data from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting.

The American College of Gastroenterology released new guidelines for the treatment of patients with irritable bowel syndrome. It was the top story in gastroenterology last week.

Takeda Pharmaceutical announced the FDA accepted its new drug application and granted priority review fo r TAK-721, an investigational therapy budesonide oral suspension intended for the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.

In this exclusive video, Gaurav Ghosh, MD, from Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, discussed the use of comprehensive atopy allergy patch tests used to identify eosinophilic esophagitis hypersensitivity triggers.

APT-1011, a novel fluticasone orally disintegrating tablet, effectively induced histologic response, improved symptoms and decreased endoscopic severity, according to a presentation at the American College of Gastroenterology Virtual Annual Meeting.

Real-world data have shown that patients with eosinophilic esophagitis achieved remission after receiving treatment with proton pump inhibitors. It was the top story in gastroenterology last week.

Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis achieved clinical and histological remission after undergoing treatment with proton pump inhibitors, according to study results.

Healio Gastroenterology presents the following reports on the most recent research on the esophagus and GERD.

Using updated diagnostic guidelines, researchers developed a new model identify patients with eosinophilic esophagitis based on clinical features and endoscopic findings, according to study results.

After an initial histologic response to topical steroids such as oral viscous budesonide or fluticasone from a multidose inhaler, researchers saw a rapid recurrence in eosinophilic esophagitis disease activity, according to results published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.