2014

February

• Loyola researchers identify risk factor for life-threatening disease in preemies -
  
  
  

• Quick test finds signs of diarrheal disease -
  
  
  

• Mood-stabilizing drug could treat inherited liver disease, says Pitt/Children’s team -
  
  
  

January

• Scientists make your stomach turn bright green if you have an ulcer -
  
  
  

2013

December

• Use of antidepressant does not improve symptoms from stomach disorder -
  
  
  

• Use biologic agents to induce remission in patients with moderately severe Crohn’s disease -
  
  
  

• Manufacturing a New Gut to Treat GI Diseases -
  
  
  

November

• Cincinnati Children’s researchers develop first molecular test to diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis -
  
  
  

• Sugar intake is not directly related to liver disease -
  
  
  

October

• Coronado’s bowel disease treatment fails in mid-stage study -
  
  
  

• Radiofrequency ablation effectively treats Barrett’s esophagus -
  
  
  

• Specialized intestinal cells cause some cases of Crohn’s disease -
  
  
  

September

• ‘Traffic light’ test could prevent hundreds of people developing alcohol-related cirrhosis -
  
  
  

• Researchers develop model to study immune response to infections that cause peptic ulcers -
  
  
  

August

• Gene combinations and interactions affect risk of Crohn’s disease -
  
  
  

• Studies show vedolizumab is an effective treatment for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis -
  
  
  

• Coffee and tea may contribute to a healthy liver -
  
  
  

• New IBS treatment shows potential in Phase 2 study -
  
  
  

• Unhealed intestines in celiac disease tied to lymphoma -
  
  
  

• Once rare stomach illness becoming more widespread -
  
  
  

June

• Link shown between Crohn’s disease and virus -
  
  
  

• Mount Sinai discovers new liver cell for cellular therapy to aid in liver regeneration -
  
  
  

May

• Research examines new methods for managing digestive health -
  
  
  

April

• New 10-year risk predictors identified for liver related -

• New advances in the management of patients with cirrhosis -

• Probiotics found to reduce hepatic encephalopathy -

• Dietary medium chain triglycerides prevent nonalcoholic fatty liver disease -

• Genetics defines a distinct liver disease -

• Implanted magnetic bracelet helps treat chronic heartburn -

• Cardiovascular issues up mortality rates in patients with advanced fibrosis -

• Incarceration, marijuana use and suicide attempts may hinder liver transplant eligibility -

• Disease Over-Diagnosis Can Result in Needlessly Medicating Infants, Finds MU Research -

• Over-diagnosis of reflux in infants leads to needless medication -

March

• Celiac diagnoses rose during 2000s: study -

• Metal stents are effective treatment for blocked bile ducts -

• IPhone Microscope Helps Diagnose Intestinal Worms -

• Some bacteria may protect against disease caused by stomach infection -

January

• How does fibrosis occur in Crohn’s disease? -

• New Strain of Stomach Bug Spreading Across US -

2012

December

• Are bacteria making you hungry? -

• Targeting neurotransmitter may help treat gastrointestinal conditions -

November

• Human stool treatment upends race to treat colon germ -

• Walking, cycling may ease cancer-related fatigue: study -

• New light on the genetic basis of inflammatory diseases -

October

• Death from GI bleeding decreased in United States in past 2 decades -

• Coffee speeds up return of bowel function after colon surgery -

• Scientists at Scripps Research Develop Novel Technology to Identify Biomarkers for Ulcerative Colitis -

September

• Bone marrow holds secrets for treating colitis and Crohn’s -

• Santarus’ treatment for travelers’ diarrhea meets late stage trial goal -

• Biopsies may overlook esophagus disease -

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