Deep Dives and Debates

GI experts debate ESG, GLP-1 roles in modern obesity treatment strategies

• by Gyanprakash A. Ketwaroo, MD, MSc, Marianna T. Papademetriou, MD, Dan Maselli, MD, D-ABOM, Eric J. Vargas, MD, MS, D-ABOM

Dr. Marianna Papademetriou makes a strong case for embracing medical weight loss medications. Drs. Eric Vargas and Dan Maselli counter with an equally compelling defense of ESG, arguing that endobariatrics remains a vital, underused tool.

Approach to weight management in GI practice

• by Colleen R. Kelly, MD

As gastroenterologists, we treat a number of conditions that are caused or worsened by obesity.

AI in gastroenterology and endoscopy

• by Gyanprakash A. Ketwaroo, MD, MSc, Yuvaraj Singh, MD, Alessandro Colletta, MD, Dennis L. Shung, MD, MHS, PhD

AI tools that were once conceptual are now entering everyday practice,

Evolving standards of practice: esophageal varices and Barrett’s esophagus

• by Gyanprakash A. Ketwaroo, MD, MSc, Tarek Sawas, MD, Anahita Rabiee, MD

GLP-1 receptor agonist use in gastrointestinal endoscopy: A review of current evidence and guidelines

• by Sitharthan Sekar, MD, Nikiya Asamoah, MD

Although there is little data to guide clinicians, several recent studies can direct clinical decision-making as guidelines continue to be refined and updated.

An approach to exocrine pancreatic insufficiency: Considerations in diagnosis and treatment

• by Yasmin G. Hernandez-Barco, MD, Motaz Ashkar, MBBS, MSCI

Symptoms are often the most common reason to test for disease state in the appropriate clinical context.

Practical tips on delivering feedback to trainees and colleagues

• by Michelle Baliss DO, Christine Hachem, MD

"Tried and true” practical tips on delivering feedback and on navigating potential barriers based on lessons learned.

The breakthrough drug whose full promise remains unrealized

• by Nancy S. Reau, MD

Without increased screening and linkage to curative therapy, we will not meet the WHO goals for HCV elimination.

Surveillance colonoscopy: When and how to stop

• by GI and Hepatology News

Drs. Petr Protiva and Mariam Naveed address this issue and provide differing perspectives on approaching surveillance colonoscopy in the elderly.