The American Gastroenterological Association has announced that four studies in the December issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official practice journal of the AGA, address a gap in diverticulosis research.
The four studies include:
• "Constipation and a Low-Fiber Diet Are Not Associated with Diverticulitis"
• "Increased Risk for Irritable Bowel Syndrome After Acute Diverticulitis"
• "Long-Term Risk of Acute Diverticulitis Among Patients with Incidental Diverticulosis Found During Colonoscopy"
• "Higher Serum Levels of Vitamin D Are Associated with a Reduced Risk of Diverticulitis"
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The four studies include:
• "Constipation and a Low-Fiber Diet Are Not Associated with Diverticulitis"
• "Increased Risk for Irritable Bowel Syndrome After Acute Diverticulitis"
• "Long-Term Risk of Acute Diverticulitis Among Patients with Incidental Diverticulosis Found During Colonoscopy"
• "Higher Serum Levels of Vitamin D Are Associated with a Reduced Risk of Diverticulitis"
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