QUIZ: Do you know what actually contains gluten? If you have patients with celiac disease or a gluten allergy or intolerance, how do you counsel them about dietary concerns? Salty foods are making people sick—in part by poisoning their microbiomesHow might a substance previously thought worth its weight in gold have transformed into something many medical institutions consider a key predictor of disease? Perforated appendicitis detected earlier in children thanks to genetic markers Earlier diagnosis and treatment can lead to better outcomes. Common sense facts on gut, stomach health Pharmacist offers new evidence-based resource on how to improve microbiome with latest book. Celiac disease and non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity: What’s the difference? It’s estimated that most Canadians with celiac disease don’t know they have it. GLP-1 receptor agonist use may reduce quality of colonoscopy bowel preparation Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, commonly used for diabetes and obesity management, are known to slow gastrointestinal motility. Antibiotics and acid suppressants may be behind increased pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis Danish study found a 40% to 80% increased risk. POP QUIZ: Rinvoq for inflammatory bowel disease All of the following statements about the use of Rinvoq (upadacitinib) in inflammatory bowel disease are true, EXCEPT for . . . Rinvoq (upadacitinib) now indicated for moderate/severely active Crohn’s disease It is the first oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor indicated for acute treatment and maintenance therapy in both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in adults. Could probiotics play a real role in ameliorating major depressive disorder? Pilot study looks at acceptability, tolerability and estimated effect sizes on key clinical outcomes. First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last