IBD & Intestinal Disorders
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Rosacea and the gut: Looking into SIBO
“There’s associative epidemiological evidence showing higher rates of SIBO among those with rosacea, and there are prospective studies” showing...
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Virtual yoga program appears to improve IBS symptoms, fatigue, stress
“With advances around the gut microbiome and the evolving science on the brain-gut axis, mind-body interventions could offer a therapeutic option...
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Bloating common but often ignored: Survey
The findings suggest doctors should “proactively” ask about bloating, especially in adults at increased risk.
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Celiac disease linked to higher risk for rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis
“I hope that our study can ultimately change clinical practice by lowering the threshold to evaluate celiac disease patients for inflammatory...
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Oral FMT on par with colonic FMT for recurrent C. difficile
“We present one of the largest cohorts involving people who received capsule FMT.”
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RBX2660 shows promise in breaking the cycle of recurrent C. difficile
“Even when you expand the patient population to make it more generalizable, we’re still seeing both a high cure rate and a high success rate.”
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Patients differ with providers on definitions for IBD remission
Asking about patient-defined remission could promote a patient-centered approach to IBD management.
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Reassuring data on NSAIDs in IBD flares
A new study provides no support to the long-standing concern that NSAIDs play a role in IBD exacerbations.
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Are artificial sweeteners really harmless?
New research suggests that sugar substitutes are not metabolically inert but can alter the gut microbiome in a way that can influence blood...
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COVID-19 may trigger irritable bowel syndrome
Estimates of the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms with COVID-19 have ranged as high as 60%.