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AI Exposure May Reduce Polyp Detection Skills in Endoscopists
08/28/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A multicente5 study reveals that endoscopists exposed to AI-assisted colonoscopy experienced a significant drop in adenoma detection rate when performing procedures without AI—raising concerns over potential deskilling.
A multicente5 study reveals that endoscopists exposed to AI-assisted colonoscopy experienced a significant drop in adenoma detection rate when performing procedures without AI—raising concerns over potential deskilling.
A multicente5 study reveals that...
08/28/2025
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Jennifer Phan, MD, on Obesity and Medical Management
11/21/2023
Priyam Vora
Dr Jennifer Phan explained the medical management of obesity and ways in which the gastroenterologist can get involved.
Dr Jennifer Phan explained the medical management of obesity and ways in which the gastroenterologist can get involved.
Dr Jennifer Phan explained the...
11/21/2023
Gastroenterology
Brennan Spiegel
Podcast
Brian Lacy, MD, and Brennan Spiegel, MD, on Using Virtual Reality to Treat GI Disorders
08/18/2022
In this podcast, Drs Brian Lacy of the Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville and Brennan Spiegel of Cedars Sinai discuss how the use of virtual reality is showing benefits in treating gastric disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome.
In this podcast, Drs Brian Lacy of the Mayo Clinic-Jacksonville and Brennan Spiegel of Cedars Sinai discuss how the use of virtual reality is showing benefits in treating gastric disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome.
In this podcast, Drs Brian Lacy...
08/18/2022
Gastroenterology
News
VHA Program Combines Bariatric Endoscopy, Pharmacology to Improve BMI
02/11/2022
A new multidisciplinary approach is designed to reduce the numbers of veterans in the Veterans Health Administration system who are overweight or obese.
A new multidisciplinary approach is designed to reduce the numbers of veterans in the Veterans Health Administration system who are overweight or obese.
A new multidisciplinary approach...
02/11/2022
Gastroenterology
News
Deep Sedation Preferred in Colonoscopy
10/30/2020
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease showed improved satisfaction when they received deep sedation with propofol rather than moderate sedation with fentanyl and midazolam when undergoing colonoscopy, researchers found.
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease showed improved satisfaction when they received deep sedation with propofol rather than moderate sedation with fentanyl and midazolam when undergoing colonoscopy, researchers found.
Patients with inflammatory bowel...
10/30/2020
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Preparing Patients for Colonoscopy
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Pop Quiz: Preparing Patients for Colonoscopy
08/20/2020
To prepare for colonoscopy, patients have traditionally consumed a bowel preparation solution the day before the procedure. What does recent research say about the efficacy of various methods of bowel prep? Take our quiz to find out!
To prepare for colonoscopy, patients have traditionally consumed a bowel preparation solution the day before the procedure. What does recent research say about the efficacy of various methods of bowel prep? Take our quiz to find out!
To prepare for colonoscopy,...
08/20/2020
Gastroenterology
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Is Early Colonoscopy Necessary for Patients With Acute Lower GI Bleeding?
06/29/2020
Researchers sought to better understand the optimal timing of administering colonoscopy to patients admitted to the hospital with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
Researchers sought to better understand the optimal timing of administering colonoscopy to patients admitted to the hospital with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
Researchers sought to better...
06/29/2020
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Endoscopic Removal of Colorectal Lesions
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Pop Quiz: Endoscopic Removal of Colorectal Lesions
03/26/2020
Should sterile carbon particle suspension be used to demarcate any lesion that may require localization at future endoscopic or surgical procedures with a tattoo? Take the quick quiz and find out.
Should sterile carbon particle suspension be used to demarcate any lesion that may require localization at future endoscopic or surgical procedures with a tattoo? Take the quick quiz and find out.
Should sterile carbon particle...
03/26/2020
Gastroenterology
News
Task Force Releases Recommendations for Endoscopic Removal of Colorectal Lesions
02/12/2020
The US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer’s new consensus statement includes recommendations for lesion assessment and description, lesion removal, lesion marking, surveillance, equipment, and quality of polypectomy.
The US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer’s new consensus statement includes recommendations for lesion assessment and description, lesion removal, lesion marking, surveillance, equipment, and quality of polypectomy.
The US Multi-Society Task Force...
02/12/2020
Gastroenterology
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Task Force Updates Recommendations on Follow-Up After Colonoscopy and Polypectomy
02/07/2020
The US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer has released a consensus update to its 2012 recommendations for follow-up after colonoscopy with and without polypectomy.
The US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer has released a consensus update to its 2012 recommendations for follow-up after colonoscopy with and without polypectomy.
The US Multi-Society Task Force...
02/07/2020
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Artificial Intelligence May Reduce Radiation Exposure in Fluoroscopy-Guided Endoscopy
10/30/2019
Authors of a new study measured differences in patient radiation exposure and the scatter effect among endoscopy personnel between the use of conventional and artificial intelligence-enabled fluoroscopy systems. Findings were presented at the...
Authors of a new study measured differences in patient radiation exposure and the scatter effect among endoscopy personnel between the use of conventional and artificial intelligence-enabled fluoroscopy systems. Findings were presented at the...
Authors of a new study measured...
10/30/2019
Gastroenterology

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VHA Program Combines Bariatric Endoscopy, Pharmacology to Improve BMI
02/11/2022
A new multidisciplinary approach is designed to reduce the numbers of veterans in the Veterans Health Administration system who are overweight or obese.
A new multidisciplinary approach is designed to reduce the numbers of veterans in the Veterans Health Administration system who are overweight or obese.
A new multidisciplinary approach...
02/11/2022
Gastroenterology
News
Deep Sedation Preferred in Colonoscopy
10/30/2020
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease showed improved satisfaction when they received deep sedation with propofol rather than moderate sedation with fentanyl and midazolam when undergoing colonoscopy, researchers found.
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease showed improved satisfaction when they received deep sedation with propofol rather than moderate sedation with fentanyl and midazolam when undergoing colonoscopy, researchers found.
Patients with inflammatory bowel...
10/30/2020
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Incidence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in MASLD Patients Quantified in Large Meta-Analysis
09/15/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Robust pooled data highlight markedly increased hepatocellular carcinoma risk among MASLD patients with advanced fibrosis.
Robust pooled data highlight markedly increased hepatocellular carcinoma risk among MASLD patients with advanced fibrosis.
Robust pooled data highlight...
09/15/2025
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
Obeticholic Acid Withdrawn From US Market for PBC; FDA Puts Clinical Trials on Hold
09/15/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will voluntarily withdraw its obeticholic acid product, Ocaliva, from the US market for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis.
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will voluntarily withdraw its obeticholic acid product, Ocaliva, from the US market for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis.
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will...
09/15/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Analysis Challenges NordICC Trial Conclusions on CRC Screening and Mortality
09/05/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The 10-year results from the NordICC study may underestimate the mortality benefits of screening colonoscopy due to inadequate follow-up time.
The 10-year results from the NordICC study may underestimate the mortality benefits of screening colonoscopy due to inadequate follow-up time.
The 10-year results from the...
09/05/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Cumulative Social Risk Linked to Poorer Survival in Stage III Colorectal Cancer
09/05/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A prospective cohort study found that each additional social risk factor significantly increased the likelihood of cancer-specific mortality among patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
A prospective cohort study found that each additional social risk factor significantly increased the likelihood of cancer-specific mortality among patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
A prospective cohort study found...
09/05/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Fatty Pancreas Disease Linked to Elevated Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The key takeaway for clinicians is the importance of recognizing fatty pancreas disease as more than an incidental imaging finding.
The key takeaway for clinicians is the importance of recognizing fatty pancreas disease as more than an incidental imaging finding.
The key takeaway for clinicians...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Hypertension Linked to Liver Disease Progression and Adverse Outcomes in MASLD
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Across three large prospective cohorts, hypertension was consistently associated with worse liver-related and systemic outcomes.
Across three large prospective cohorts, hypertension was consistently associated with worse liver-related and systemic outcomes.
Across three large prospective...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
News
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Lower Risk of Peptic Ulcer Disease in Patients with T2DM
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional protection against gastrointestinal complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional protection against gastrointestinal complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
FDA alert
FDA Alert
FDA Approves Semaglutide for MASH With Advanced Fibrosis
08/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The first pharmacologic option authorized by the agency for MASH with moderate to severe fibrosis addresses a growing public health challenge.
The first pharmacologic option authorized by the agency for MASH with moderate to severe fibrosis addresses a growing public health challenge.
The first pharmacologic option...
08/21/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Racial Disparities Persist in Colorectal Cancer Outcomes
08/12/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Despite significant advances in colorectal cancer screening and treatment, systemic inequities continue to drive higher incidence and mortality rates among Black Americans compared with White individuals, according to a recent review.
Despite significant advances in colorectal cancer screening and treatment, systemic inequities continue to drive higher incidence and mortality rates among Black Americans compared with White individuals, according to a recent review.
Despite significant advances in...
08/12/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Over 20 Years of Colorectal Cancer Disparities Reveal Racial and Regional Gaps in US Mortality
08/08/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Despite national declines in colorectal cancer deaths, a 20-year study finds Black men and residents of Southern and Midwestern states continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates.
Despite national declines in colorectal cancer deaths, a 20-year study finds Black men and residents of Southern and Midwestern states continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates.
Despite national declines in...
08/08/2025
Gastroenterology

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Diagnostic Complexity in Refractory GERD
08/07/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
What did researchers find in a recent study of patients with GERD and persistent reflux symptoms despite PPI therapy? Take our quick quiz to find out!
What did researchers find in a recent study of patients with GERD and persistent reflux symptoms despite PPI therapy? Take our quick quiz to find out!
What did researchers find in a...
08/07/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Terminal Ileal Resection and CRC Risk
08/07/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Is terminal ileum resection in patients with Crohn’s disease associated with colorectal cancer risk? See what recent research found by taking our quiz.
Is terminal ileum resection in patients with Crohn’s disease associated with colorectal cancer risk? See what recent research found by taking our quiz.
Is terminal ileum resection in...
08/07/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
DGBIs and GERD
08/07/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Is there any association between esophageal disorders of gut-brain interaction and refractory reflux symptoms? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
Is there any association between esophageal disorders of gut-brain interaction and refractory reflux symptoms? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
Is there any association between...
08/07/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Prevalence of Overlapping Esophageal DGBIs and GERD in Patients With Refractory Reflux
08/01/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A prospective study reveals that more than 70% of patients with proven gastroesophageal reflux disease and refractory symptoms also exhibit features of esophageal disorders of gut-brain interaction.
A prospective study reveals that more than 70% of patients with proven gastroesophageal reflux disease and refractory symptoms also exhibit features of esophageal disorders of gut-brain interaction.
A prospective study reveals that...
08/01/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
How Does Stool-Based CRC Surveillance Compare to Colonoscopy?
07/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
07/21/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
How Does CRC Affect Sexual Health in Women Over 40?
07/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
07/21/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
How Does CRC Affect Sexual Health in Women Under 40?
07/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
07/21/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
What Improves FIT Return Rates?
07/18/2025
The TEMPO trial investigated techniques to improve return rates for fecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer. Find out what worked best by taking our quick quiz!
The TEMPO trial investigated techniques to improve return rates for fecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer. Find out what worked best by taking our quick quiz!
The TEMPO trial investigated...
07/18/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Social Determinants of Health and MASLD/MASH
07/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Research has shown that several social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with the prevalence of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease. What has been identified as the most consistent associated SDOH?
Research has shown that several social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with the prevalence of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease. What has been identified as the most consistent associated SDOH?
Research has shown that several...
07/18/2025
Gastroenterology
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MASLD in 2050
07/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The prevalence of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is increasing. What will it be in the future? Take our quiz to find out.
The prevalence of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is increasing. What will it be in the future? Take our quiz to find out.
The prevalence of...
07/18/2025
Gastroenterology

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VHA Program Combines Bariatric Endoscopy, Pharmacology to Improve BMI
02/11/2022
A new multidisciplinary approach is designed to reduce the numbers of veterans in the Veterans Health Administration system who are overweight or obese.
A new multidisciplinary approach is designed to reduce the numbers of veterans in the Veterans Health Administration system who are overweight or obese.
A new multidisciplinary approach...
02/11/2022
Gastroenterology
News
Deep Sedation Preferred in Colonoscopy
10/30/2020
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease showed improved satisfaction when they received deep sedation with propofol rather than moderate sedation with fentanyl and midazolam when undergoing colonoscopy, researchers found.
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease showed improved satisfaction when they received deep sedation with propofol rather than moderate sedation with fentanyl and midazolam when undergoing colonoscopy, researchers found.
Patients with inflammatory bowel...
10/30/2020
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Incidence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in MASLD Patients Quantified in Large Meta-Analysis
09/15/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Robust pooled data highlight markedly increased hepatocellular carcinoma risk among MASLD patients with advanced fibrosis.
Robust pooled data highlight markedly increased hepatocellular carcinoma risk among MASLD patients with advanced fibrosis.
Robust pooled data highlight...
09/15/2025
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
Obeticholic Acid Withdrawn From US Market for PBC; FDA Puts Clinical Trials on Hold
09/15/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will voluntarily withdraw its obeticholic acid product, Ocaliva, from the US market for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis.
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will voluntarily withdraw its obeticholic acid product, Ocaliva, from the US market for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis.
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will...
09/15/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Analysis Challenges NordICC Trial Conclusions on CRC Screening and Mortality
09/05/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The 10-year results from the NordICC study may underestimate the mortality benefits of screening colonoscopy due to inadequate follow-up time.
The 10-year results from the NordICC study may underestimate the mortality benefits of screening colonoscopy due to inadequate follow-up time.
The 10-year results from the...
09/05/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Cumulative Social Risk Linked to Poorer Survival in Stage III Colorectal Cancer
09/05/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A prospective cohort study found that each additional social risk factor significantly increased the likelihood of cancer-specific mortality among patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
A prospective cohort study found that each additional social risk factor significantly increased the likelihood of cancer-specific mortality among patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
A prospective cohort study found...
09/05/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
Fatty Pancreas Disease Linked to Elevated Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The key takeaway for clinicians is the importance of recognizing fatty pancreas disease as more than an incidental imaging finding.
The key takeaway for clinicians is the importance of recognizing fatty pancreas disease as more than an incidental imaging finding.
The key takeaway for clinicians...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Hypertension Linked to Liver Disease Progression and Adverse Outcomes in MASLD
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Across three large prospective cohorts, hypertension was consistently associated with worse liver-related and systemic outcomes.
Across three large prospective cohorts, hypertension was consistently associated with worse liver-related and systemic outcomes.
Across three large prospective...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
News
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Lower Risk of Peptic Ulcer Disease in Patients with T2DM
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional protection against gastrointestinal complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional protection against gastrointestinal complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
FDA alert
FDA Alert
FDA Approves Semaglutide for MASH With Advanced Fibrosis
08/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The first pharmacologic option authorized by the agency for MASH with moderate to severe fibrosis addresses a growing public health challenge.
The first pharmacologic option authorized by the agency for MASH with moderate to severe fibrosis addresses a growing public health challenge.
The first pharmacologic option...
08/21/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Racial Disparities Persist in Colorectal Cancer Outcomes
08/12/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Despite significant advances in colorectal cancer screening and treatment, systemic inequities continue to drive higher incidence and mortality rates among Black Americans compared with White individuals, according to a recent review.
Despite significant advances in colorectal cancer screening and treatment, systemic inequities continue to drive higher incidence and mortality rates among Black Americans compared with White individuals, according to a recent review.
Despite significant advances in...
08/12/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Over 20 Years of Colorectal Cancer Disparities Reveal Racial and Regional Gaps in US Mortality
08/08/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Despite national declines in colorectal cancer deaths, a 20-year study finds Black men and residents of Southern and Midwestern states continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates.
Despite national declines in colorectal cancer deaths, a 20-year study finds Black men and residents of Southern and Midwestern states continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates.
Despite national declines in...
08/08/2025
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