The Indian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association (INMA) developed this evidence-based practice guidelines to provide guidelines to physicians for imparting standard
care to patients sufering from IBS. This consensus was also jointly supported by the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.

Key session presented at the 25th International AIDS Conference 2024, 22-26th July 2024, Munich, Germany

Bariatric surgery in patients aged 60 & older does not significantly cut the risk of obesity-related cancer or cardiovascular disease compared to nonoperative treatments. Gastric bypass emerged as a standout, showing a lower risk for both conditions (HR, 0.74 & HR, 0.82). However, while gastric bypass might offer advantages, the broader preventive benefits of bariatric surgery may be less pronounced in older adults.

A new study has introduced an effective and straightforward screening tool for detecting metabolic syndrome (MetS) in adolescents aged 12-18, using weight-for-age percentiles. Researchers found that weight-for-age percentiles, particularly the 93rd percentile (SDS 1.5), offer a reliable and easy-to-use method for early MetS detection with excellent discrimination ability (AUC of 0.897).

Women with a history of both gestational hypertension & gestational diabetes face a staggering 23-fold higher risk of myocardial infarction within 5 years (HR 23.33), according to a recent study. While GH alone significantly heightened the risk of cardiovascular death (HR, 5.46), GDM showed no substantial impact on cardiovascular events. The combination of GH & GDM, however, presents a severe cardiovascular threat.

New research found that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy significantly reduced the risk of gestational hypertension by 35% and preeclampsia by 30% in pregnant women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). These findings underscore the importance of CPAP as a first-line treatment for OSA during pregnancy, potentially mitigating serious gestational complications, regardless of age or BMI.