Gastroenterology

AI can predict premature death among people with inflammatory bowel disease: study
A new study suggests AI can predict premature death among people who have inflammatory bowel disease, also known as Crohn's and colitis.
First fecal microbiome-restoration therapy approved by Health Canada
Ferring’s Rebyota is indicated for the prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection in adults, following antibiotic treatment for recurrent C. difficile.

Update on Helicobacter pylori infection testing guidelines

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.
Plecanatide approved as a new option for chronic idiopathic constipation in adults

Trulance (plecanatide) is now indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults.
POP QUIZ: Constella for constipation in children

Constella (linaclotide) capsules were recently approved by Health Canada for use in children with constipation.
Norovirus infection: educating patients on symptoms, transmission and prevention

This highly contagious virus is the most common cause of sporadic gastroenteritis across all age groups.
New liver surgery technique to reduce the need for transfusions

Hypovolemic phlebotomy minimizes bleeding during surgery and could help preserve blood bank reserves.
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of diagnosing and treating chronic constipation in adults

Chronic Constipation is a worry for many older people and those with chronic diseases. How much do you know about diagnosing and treating chronic constipation?
Drainage after laparoscopic appendectomy less and less justified

Meta-analysis of 3,374 cases of complicated appendicitis operated on by laparoscopy has once again called into question the relevance of this practice.
Is there still a place for bariatric surgery in the era of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs?

Surgery still confers the highest degree of long-term and sustained weight loss but multiple comorbidities are more likely, study says.

AI can predict premature death among people with inflammatory bowel disease: study

First fecal microbiome-restoration therapy approved by Health Canada

Update on Helicobacter pylori infection testing guidelines

Plecanatide approved as a new option for chronic idiopathic constipation in adults

POP QUIZ: Constella for constipation in children

Norovirus infection: educating patients on symptoms, transmission and prevention

New liver surgery technique to reduce the need for transfusions

QUIZ: Test your knowledge of diagnosing and treating chronic constipation in adults

Drainage after laparoscopic appendectomy less and less justified

Is there still a place for bariatric surgery in the era of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs?