gastroenterology

A randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of different volumes of polyethylene glycol (PEG) regimens for bowel preparation for inpatient colonoscopy.

Gastroenterology and Hepatology overlap on liver, biliary, and GI-disease work, but they reward different first-page framing around GI-wide impact versus liver-disease specialization.

Inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD, is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system. It affects millions of people around the world and can greatly impact daily life. People with IBD often experience ongoing symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach pain, tiredness, and weight loss. Although treatments are available, many patients do not […] The post Study finds a pro…

Avoid desk rejection at CGH by proving immediate GI clinical utility, realistic generalizability, and a sharper clinical relevance case.

Gastroenterology impact factor is 25.1 with a 5-year JIF of 26.9. See rank, trend, and what that number means before submission.

A practical guide to the papers Gastroenterology rejects before review, and what to fix before submitting a GI flagship manuscript.

This Gastroenterology submission guide helps authors decide whether a GI manuscript has enough clinical or translational significance for the AGA flagship.

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a condition that affects the digestive system and often lasts for many years. It includes two main types, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. People with IBD may experience symptoms such as abdominal pain, frequent trips to the bathroom, and ongoing fatigue. While treatments can help control the disease, living […] The post One-third with inflammatory bo…

Diverticulosis is a common condition, especially in older adults. It happens when small pouch-like sacs form in the wall of the large intestine. In many cases, people do not even know they have it because it often causes no symptoms. However, in some situations, these pouches can become inflamed or infected, leading to pain, bleeding, […] The post Widely used blood pressure drug may increase risk…

In her new book You've Been Pooping All Wrong , Dr. Trisha Pasricha shares habits and practices to make your relationship with your solid waste as smooth as possible

Inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD, is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system. It includes diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. People with IBD often suffer from abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fatigue. Modern treatments can reduce inflammation and help patients reach what doctors call remission, which means the active […] The post Why g…

New research labelled potential ‘break-through’ for Crohn’s patients - University of Edinburgh-led research has made a significant breakthrough in understanding Crohn’s disease, identifying what drives the development of debilitating scar tissue in the intestines. - The study found that clusters of immune cells within the gut stimulate surrounding cells to produce excessive collagen, leading to t…

A retired primary school teacher who has had four surgeries due to Crohn’s disease has said new research into the condition could be a “complete game-changer”. Maureen Dalgleish, 65, was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 1988, aged 28. Since then, she has surgery four times – in 2001, 2006, 2013 and 2025 – to manage fibrosis in her bowel, related to the condition. She has also spent long pe…

Readiness scan Before you submit to Gut, pressure-test the manuscript. Run the Free Readiness Scan to catch the issues most likely to stop the paper before peer review. - Quick answer: If your GI research doesn't connect a clinical observation to a mechanism, or a mechanism to a clinical outcome, Gut probably isn't the right target. The journal's 15% acceptance rate reflects a strict preference f…

For years, millions of people living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) have been told that their condition is "functional"—a chronic label they must simply learn to manage. But what if the answer wasn't in their lifestyle alone, but in something they couldn't see?

Researchers from the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh report that minor papillotomy does not reduce recurrence in patients with pancreas divisum.

Aggressive and pro-inflammatory bacteria and COVID-19 virus possible culprits Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)---characterised by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habit—may last 4 or more years following a bout of gastroenteritis in around half of those affected, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published online in the journal Gut. Aggressive and pro-inflammatory b…

Subcutaneous delivery of an anti-TNF inhibitor therapy improved remission rates compared to placebo in patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis who previously completed intravenous anti-TNF therapy, according to clinical trial results published in the journal Gastroenterology. The post Subcutaneous Therapy Improves Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment appeared first…

Journal of Surgery- Juniper Publishers Abstract Gallbladder disease is a condition that affects nearly 20% of adults in the United States. Roughly 20% of them will develop symptoms throughout their lives; the risk of cholecystitis increases with age and sex, being females in a higher-risk population with a female-to-male ratio of 4:1. An early cholecystectomy is the best choice to treat gall…

Each year, more than 62 million Americans are diagnosed with a digestive disorder—most of which are very complex, with subtle symptoms. This is where skilled gastroenterologists come in. But what is a gastroenterologist, you ask? A subspecialty of internal medicine, gastroenterology involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs, including the stomach, […] The post What …