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In this edition, opioid deaths with GI issues tripled in the past decade, prophylactic vancomycin may reduce risk for recurrent C. difficile and more.

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'Deeply alarming': Opioid deaths with GI issues tripled in the past decade

Prophylactic vancomycin may reduce risk for recurrent C. difficile

CRC disparities in Black communities stem from access, not biology, experts say

Mediterranean, plant-based diets linked to lower risk for chronic constipation

Psychiatric disorders 'common' among patients with inflammatory bowel disease

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Wang Y, et al. Gastroenterology. 2025;doi:10.1053/j.gastro.2025.06.020.