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Colorectal stenosis after ESD is common but treatable endoscopically
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by Doug Brunk
The multicenter study analyzed data from 315 patients over a 6-year period.
Single-molecule biosensor may enable earlier detection of high-risk pancreatic cysts
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by Doug Brunk
The device is designed to detect biomarkers at extremely low concentrations, delivering rapid results.
Practice update: Refractory constipation
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by Doug Brunk
Longstanding concerns about chronic stimulant laxative use are described as unfounded.
When gut-brain disorders affect eating in adults
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by Doug Brunk
"Restrictive eating in DGBI is common beyond specialist clinics and highlights the need for integrated multidisciplinary care."
ACA expansion linked to better liver disease outcomes
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by Doug Brunk
The analysis is believed to be the first of its kind.
2025 Sherman Prize Recipient Oriana Damas advances equity and innovation in IBD care
"What we've discovered has been transformative. Our environmental and genetic studies revealed that environmental factors matter more than genetics in determining when IBD presents in this population."
Building effective community-based IBD care: Key challenges and opportunities
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by Doug Brunk
“I fear practices will lose their relevance if they do not start building systems and processes for cognitive care pathways like IBD."
Index of Severity for Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Growing body of evidence supports use
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by By Andrew Dickerson, MD, Tesuo Shoda, MD, Corey Ketchem, MD, Carey Cotton, MD
I-SEE aims to provide a more comprehensive assessment that goes beyond eosinophil counts to include symptom frequency, complications, and signs of remodeling.
'Don’t take shortcuts,' endoscopy researcher advises
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by Jennifer Lubell
Dr. Jovani compared two different types of needles for tissue acquisition with endoscopic ultrasound.
Evolving standards of practice: esophageal varices and Barrett’s esophagus
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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
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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.
Letter from the editor: The aftermath of Kennedy vs Braidwood
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by Megan A. Adams, MD, JD, MSc
The fight to protect science-based health policy is far from over.
Vital partners in GI care
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by Megan A. Adams, MD, JD, MSc
Advanced practice providers have become increasingly vital clinical partners to gastroenterologists in optimizing patient access, improving health outcomes, and ensuring continuity of care.
The essential guide to estate planning for physicians: Securing your legacy and protecting your wealth
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by John S Gardner
Many physicians delay estate planning, assuming it’s something to consider later in life.
An uncertain future for no-cost preventive care
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by Megan A. Adams, MD, JD, MSc
Despite a new administration, the federal government continues to advocate for upholding the law, asserting that USPSTF members are “inferior officers."
Gastroenterology knows no country
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by David A. Katzka, MD
"We live in time when 'immigrant' has been assigned a negative and almost subhuman connotation, and diversity has become something to be demonized rather than celebrated."
Improving care for sexual and gender minority patients with disorders of gut-brain interaction
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by Kara J. Jencks, MD, Christopher Velez, MD
Surgical vs endoscopic excision of large colon polyps
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by Gyanprakash A. Ketwaroo, MD, MSc, Moamen Gabr MD MSc, Jeffrey D. Mosko, MD, MSc, Ira Leeds, MD
Clinical research in early career academic medicine
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by Lauren D. Feld, MD, Kathy Nguyen, Katherine Cooper, MD, Loren Galler Rabinowitz, MD, Amiko M. Uchida, MD
Avoid getting stuck: A practical guide to managing chronic constipation
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by Hamza Salim, DO, Anni Chowdhury, DO, Lavanya Viswanathan, MD, MS
The complexity of this condition should be appreciated and understood in order for a complete and thorough evaluation.
Healthcare AI: Balancing safety and innovation
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by Megan A. Adams, MD, JD, MSc
In this month’s issue of GI & Hepatology News, we summarize a recent systematic review and meta-analysis highlighting worsening health disparities for Hispanic adults with MASLD.
AGA Legacy Society members sustain GI research
"Funding from organizations like the AGA Research Foundation is crucial for young scientists and gastroenterologists to launch their careers."
An exciting time to be a gastroenterologist
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by Megan A. Adams, MD, JD, MSc
The field of hepatology has shifted rapidly toward identifying and managing other significant causes of liver disease.