Procedures and Therapeutics Excellence Forum

Procedures and Therapeutics

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Conference Coverage

David Cangemi, MD, on Virtual Reality for Treatment of Functional Dyspepsia

11/02/2021

Dr Cangemi, from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, reviews early results from a study of how virtual reality may offer a new therapeutic intervention for disorders of gut-brain interaction such as functional dyspepsia.

Dr Cangemi, from the Mayo Clinic...

11/02/2021

Gastroenterology

Conference Coverage

Jerome Waye, MD, Reviews the Progress of Colonoscopy

10/24/2021

In the David Sun Lecture at the American College of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Course, Jerome Waye, MD, MACG, Professor Emeritus at the Icahn School of Medicine, discussed the advances in colonoscopy and what the future may hold in...

In the David Sun Lecture at the...

10/24/2021

Gastroenterology

Podcasts

Seth Gross, MD, On Resuming Endoscopy Safely in the Age of COVID-19

06/01/2020

He discusses how gastroenterologists can resume semi-elective and elective endoscopies by following key guidelines to protect patients and staff against COVID-19.

He discusses how...

06/01/2020

Gastroenterology

Q&As

FDA’s Clearance of Disposable Duodenoscope Is a “Paradigm Shift” in ERCP

02/03/2020

In an interview with Gastroenterology Consultant, Mark Gromski, MD, discussed the importance of the FDA’s recent clearance of the first disposable duodenoscope and how the clearance can impact clinical practice.

In an interview with...

02/03/2020

Gastroenterology

Q&As

3 Questions About Defecation Dysfunction and Rectal Sensitivity in Opioid-Related Chronic Constipation

12/04/2019

Walter Chan, MD, MPH, and Nayna Lodhia, MD, both from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, answer our questions about their research on the role of defecation dysfunction and rectal sensitivity in opioid-related chronic constipation.

Walter Chan, MD, MPH, and Nayna...

12/04/2019

Gastroenterology

Q&As

5 Questions About Enhanced Duodenoscope Reprocessing in ERCP

11/26/2019

Mark Gromski, MD, from the Indiana University School of Medicine, answers our questions about his research that compared the efficacy of reprocessing duodenoscopes with double high-level disinfection vs liquid chemical sterilization in...

Mark Gromski, MD, from the...

11/26/2019

Gastroenterology

Q&As

5 Questions About the Role of FMT in Weight Loss

10/10/2019

Jessica R. Allegretti, MD, MPH, answers our questions about her study on the impact of fecal microbiota transplant from lean donors on metabolically normal people with obesity.

Jessica R. Allegretti, MD, MPH,...

10/10/2019

Gastroenterology

Videos

Biologics: Indications and Approaches

08/17/2018

Russell Cohen, MD, director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at UChicago Medicine, discusses using biologic agents to treat patients with Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis.

Russell Cohen, MD, director of...

08/17/2018

Gastroenterology

Videos

Methotrexate Indications and Approaches

08/17/2018

Hans Herfarth, MD, professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina, discusses the primary indication for the use of methotrexate — in the treatment of patients with Crohn disease who are refractory anti-tumor necrosis factor...

Hans Herfarth, MD, professor of...

08/17/2018

Gastroenterology

Videos

6-MP and AZA Applications and Approaches

08/17/2018

Marla Dubinsky, MD, division chief of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition and codirector of the Susan and Leonard Feinstein IBD Clinical Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai in New York City, discusses the use of...

Marla Dubinsky, MD, division...

08/17/2018

Gastroenterology

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Novel AI System Shows Success in Detection of Adenomas

08/27/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

CAD-EYE detection system significantly improved the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy without extending the procedure time, according to a recent report.

CAD-EYE detection system...

08/27/2024

Gastroenterology

News

Implementation of Fecal Immunochemical Test-Based Program in Colorectal Cancer Screening

08/20/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.

Investigators studied whether...

08/20/2024

Gastroenterology

News

Low-Dose Aspirin and Prevention of Colorectal Cancer

08/14/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

Results of a new study showed that low-dose aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.

Results of a new study showed...

08/14/2024

Gastroenterology

News

FIT Screening Associated With Lower Risk of Death From CRC

08/06/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

Findings of a new study support the role of fecal immunochemical testing in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, researchers report.

Findings of a new study support...

08/06/2024

Gastroenterology

News

FDA Approves First Blood Test for Primary CRC Screening

07/30/2024

Rebecca Mashaw ;

Shield is the first blood test cleared for primary colorectal cancer screening that meets Medicare performance requirements.

Shield is the first blood test...

07/30/2024

Gastroenterology

News

Colorectal Cancer Risk Higher Among Patients WIth PSC, With or Without IBD

07/24/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Extended screening and surveillance are recommended for all patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, but those with comorbid inflammatory bowel disease are at highest risk.

Extended screening and...

07/24/2024

Gastroenterology

News

Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Elevated Risk of CRC

07/24/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

C olorectal cancer, colon cancer, and noncardia gastric cancer were found to be associated with high consumption of ultraprocessed foods, according to recent research.

C olorectal cancer, colon...

07/24/2024

Gastroenterology