Gastroenterology (MeSH heading)[1] is a branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. The name is a combination of three Ancient Greek words gaster (gen.: gastros) (stomach), enteron (intestine), and logos (reason). In the United States, Gastroenterology is an Internal Medicine Subspecialty certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and theAmerican Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM).

FDA report provides overview of HCV drug approvals

In a report published in Hepatology, scientists from the FDA’s Division of Antiviral Products in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) have provided a brief overview of the FDA’s...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...
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DDW: Novel acid blocker holds its own against PPI

WASHNGTON – An experimental acid suppressant was effective for prevention of peptic ulcer recurrence during NSAID therapy, with a safety profile similar to that of a currently marketed proton-pump...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...
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FDA approves Viberzi and Xifaxan for IBS

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Viberzi (eluxadoline) and Xifaxan (rifaximin) to treat irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults, the agency announced May 27. Viberzi is...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...
Type: News Item

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