Gastroenterology

Children born in spring or summer with a specific gene variant may have a higher risk of celiac disease and lower levels of a key protein, according to a study, potentially helping future research on autoimmune diseases.

A study found that patients with COVID-19 may have a higher risk of developing new gastrointestinal (GI) disorders compared with matched controls, highlighting the need for further research on long-term GI effects post COVID-19 infection.

Nationwide norovirus cases have recently increased, followed by an FDA warning for consumers to avoid oysters contaminated in a recent outbreak.

A study suggests that adjunct therapies, including the Mediterranean diet, physical activity, and cognitive behavioral therapy, may help alleviate persistent digestive symptoms and improve quality of life for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), alongside standard drug treatments.

The tablets are indicated for treatment of adults with chronic idiopathic constipation, with further research needed to assess efficacy and safety in children.

A real-world study in France found patient satisfaction was stable after switching from either the reference product or a low-concentration adalimumab biosimilar to the adalimumab biosimilar CT-P17, a high-concentration, citrate-free formulation.