Introduction: Endometrial cancer (EC) is the sixth most common cancer among women worldwide and ranks as the fourth most common cancer in women in the UK, and sixth most common cause of death among women in the United States, with approximately 9,700 new cases diagnosed annually (1,2). Platinum-based chemotherapy, increasingly combined with immune

Introduction Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is the leading cause of healthcare-associated infectious diarrhoea worldwide (1). The burden is substantial, with over 500,000 cases annually in the United States alone and significant mortality among hospitalized and elderly populations (1). Although several antibiotics achieve initial resoluti

Introduction: Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder with symptoms of abdominal cramping, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding (1). Therapy for moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis includes biologic and small-molecule therapies (1). However, none of these agents is associated with a high incidence of clinical r

Introduction: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, typically presenting with abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding (1). Although several biologic and small‑molecule therapies are available for patients with moderately to severely active disease, the overall rates of long‑term remission re

Global Burden of Clostridioides difficile Infection Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a major cause of healthcare-associated diarrhea worldwide, associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and financial burden (1). A recent global analysis highlighted that CDI continues to affect older adults disproportionately and is particularly p

We welcome you to the 11th Edition of GASTRO-ABU DHABI! Join our esteemed global faculty of experts, who will lead engaging sessions on cutting-edge topics such as AI-driven diagnostics, personalised IBD therapeutics, and the latest advancements in hepatology. Key topics to be covered - Artificial Intelligence & Digital Health AI in Gastroenterolog

Introduction / Case Summary: A 62-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension, and stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD) showed progressive decline in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and persistent albuminuria despite renin–angiotensin system [RAS] blockade. Baseline values: eGFR 42 mL/min/1.73 m², urinary albumin-to-

Introduction Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is one of the most common and distressing adverse effects of long-term opioid therapy in patients with chronic noncancer pain. Conventional management strategies, including dietary modification and laxatives, often provide limited relief. Naloxegol, an oral peripherally acting μ-opioid receptor antagon

Introduction Frequent heartburn, defined as symptoms on two or more days per week, significantly impacts quality of life, work productivity, and overall well-being (1). Many individuals manage this condition with over-the-counter (OTC) options without consulting healthcare providers (1). Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most effective se