MOVE-IT met the primary endpoint with statistically significant improvement in gastroparesis symptoms in 20 mg and 40 mg TID doses vs placebo; Improvements observed across key sym ...

Too much magnesium can cause diarrhea, nausea, and more serious symptoms. Learn the signs of excess magnesium and when to ...

Functional gastrointestinal disorders, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), aren’t just common anymore; they’re becoming the norm. But what actually causes IBS? New research ...

Giant migrating contractions (GMCs) are powerful waves of colonic movement that propel intestinal contents toward the anus and are essential for defecation. Yet despite their physiological importance, ...

The number of annual colonoscopies performed in the U.S. is projected to decline over the next decade as use of noninvasive ...

Motility disorders are characterized by abnormal movements of the gastrointestinal tract, causing the abnormal transit slow or fast of contents in the absence of mucosal disease or obstruction.

Emerging diagnostic tools like the GI-MAP stool test and breath-based microbiome analysis are expanding options for detecting gut health issues. These methods offer targeted insights into microbial ...

Kelly, MD, MBA, and participants discussed key considerations for biomarker testing in upper GI cancers. Biomarker status has ...

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), including irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, and chronic visceral pain syndromes, affect a ...

The use of mailed FIT-DNA kits in community health centers significantly increases colorectal cancer screening, though follow ...

Myxococcus xanthus is a Gram-negative bacterium that grows by microbial predation or by degradation of complex macromolecules. When starved, M. xanthus cells aggregate and form spore-filled fruiting ...