ABDOMINAL PAIN

This study looked at whether measuring a protein called calprotectin in the blood can help diagnose acute appendicitis. Researchers compared 74 patients with abdominal pain, some with confirmed appendicitis and others with non-specific pain. They measured calprotectin levels and …

This study tested whether a low-dose CT scan, enhanced with deep learning image reconstruction, can diagnose acute abdominal conditions as accurately as a standard CT scan. 246 adults with abdominal pain received both scans, and the low-dose version used less than 30% of the usua…

This study tested whether a handheld ultrasound device with artificial intelligence could quickly measure bladder fullness in young women with belly or pelvic pain. The goal was to see if this approach helps doctors know when the bladder is full enough for a pelvic ultrasound, po…

This study tested whether a swallowable, robot-controlled camera pill could be a less scary alternative to traditional endoscopy for children with stomach pain. Fifteen children aged 11-16 swallowed the capsule, which was steered by a magnet outside the body, and also had a stand…

This small pilot study tested whether a daily probiotic (Lactobacillus rhamnosus) could reduce abdominal pain and anxiety in children aged 9 to 13. Nine children who had both anxiety and stomach pain took the probiotic for 30 days. Researchers measured changes in pain and anxiety…

This pilot study tested whether giving ondansetron (Zofran) before drinking bowel-cleansing liquid helps children have a cleaner colon and feel less sick. 41 kids aged 2 to 20 took either ondansetron or a placebo before their colonoscopy. The study measured bowel cleanliness and …

This study tested a 90-minute pain management class for 110 youth aged 10-18 with chronic pain. The class teaches pain science and self-regulation skills like relaxation and cognitive techniques. Researchers checked if the class was acceptable and helpful by surveying participant…

This study tested whether certain health and wellness products can improve common stomach issues like pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. Over 4,600 adults in the U.S. who wanted better digestion took part. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the product…

This study looked at 30 adults with Alpha-Gal syndrome, a condition where eating red meat causes allergic reactions. Participants ate cooked ground pork with or without a sugar called alpha-gal, then researchers checked for allergic reactions, gut symptoms, and changes in immune …