For patients awaiting stoma reversal surgery, there is good news.

AASLD: American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

AASLD Video Pearls: Video Pearls from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

CCC: Crohn's & Colitis Congress

Multiple Drugs Flagged for Higher C. Diff Risk

Increased risks observed for analgesics and corticosteroids, among others, in Swedish study

Raw Dairy Farm Recalls Cheese Products as FDA Investigates E. Coli Outbreak

The company initially refused to recall the products

Dulaglutide or Tirzepatide? Worldwide Biopharma Changes

Also in TTHealthWatch: how treatments for hepatitis C have been used

Is Kissing for Celiacs Gluten-Free? Study Weighs In

Small trial finds little in the way of gluten transfer when celiac and non-celiac partners kiss

Gaslighting in Gastro Care; Antidepressants and IBS Mortality; Diverticulitis Season

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

Is Surveillance Colonoscopy Needed for Elderly Patients With Adenomas?

Study finds deaths from other causes far surpass colorectal cancer diagnosis, death

Strategy Reduces Inappropriate Proton Pump Inhibitor Use

Patient- and physician-facing interventions together doubled the reductions in PPI use

Surgeon Accused of Removing Wrong Organ Faces Manslaughter Charge

Alleged error resulted in patient's death, prosecutors say

1.8 Billion MASLD Cases; Improving HCC Surveillance; Ultrasound for Crohn's Disease

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

Early-Onset Colon Cancer Deaths Concentrated in People With Less Education

Experts say it's a marker for other issues, like poorer diets and getting less medical care

Novel Drug Impresses in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

"We need to focus on getting these drugs to patients quickly," expert says

Warning Signs in Young-Onset CRC Data; Rifaximin Drift in Cirrhosis; Neonatal Hep C

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

Are NSAIDs Genuinely Too Dangerous in Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

Insurance data cast doubt on broad recommendations against their use