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Medical association of gastroenterologists
Scientific evidence that —or gelatin “pills” or pre‑meal gelatin rituals—produces meaningful, sustained weight loss is weak: some short‑term studies show increased fullness or modest fat‑mass changes ...
There is currently no medical cure for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS‑C); the condition is described as chronic and manageable rather than curable, with multiple drug and nonpharmacol...
Routine screening is recommended for high‑risk groups: pregnant people (guideline debate exists over universal vs targeted screening) and women of reproductive age/heavy menstrual bleeding; children a...
Biologic therapies—especially anti-TNF agents such as infliximab and adalimumab—are the most consistently supported medical treatment to reduce drainage and promote healing of perianal Crohn’s fistula...