Gastroenterology

New study examines association between statin use and the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatic decompensation in adults with chronic liver disease.

Large cohort study finds patients taking GLP-1 RAs undergoing common surgical procedures have no increased risk of postoperative aspiration pneumonia.

A new study suggests AI can predict premature death among people who have inflammatory bowel disease, also known as Crohn's and colitis.

Ferring’s Rebyota is indicated for the prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection in adults, following antibiotic treatment for recurrent C. difficile.

Quebec revises guidance to promote the judicious use of invasive and non-invasive tests, and the optimal use of antibiotics in the treatment of this infection.

Trulance (plecanatide) is now indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults.

Constella (linaclotide) capsules were recently approved by Health Canada for use in children with constipation.

This highly contagious virus is the most common cause of sporadic gastroenteritis across all age groups.