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04/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings underscore an urgent need for integrated care approaches involving gastroenterologists and addiction specialists.
The findings underscore an urgent need for integrated care approaches involving gastroenterologists and addiction specialists.
The findings underscore an...
04/17/2025
Gastroenterology
News
03/13/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A recent study underscores the clinical utility of integrating biomarkers for early detection and severity assessment of acute pancreatitis.
A recent study underscores the clinical utility of integrating biomarkers for early detection and severity assessment of acute pancreatitis.
A recent study underscores the...
03/13/2025
Gastroenterology
News
02/12/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The combined use of certain biomarkers can enhance diagnosis and facilitate effective treatment of acute pancreatitis, according to recent research.
The combined use of certain biomarkers can enhance diagnosis and facilitate effective treatment of acute pancreatitis, according to recent research.
The combined use of certain...
02/12/2025
Gastroenterology
News
01/07/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
While overall digestive diseases mortality rates have decreased in the U.S., significant disparities remain, with American Indian/Alaska Native populations facing the highest rates and some racial groups showing concerning increases.
While overall digestive diseases mortality rates have decreased in the U.S., significant disparities remain, with American Indian/Alaska Native populations facing the highest rates and some racial groups showing concerning increases.
While overall digestive diseases...
01/07/2025
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
01/03/2024
Priyam Vora
Dr Amrita Sethi identified risk factors for pancreatic cancer, innovation in endoscopic methods for diagnosing pancreatic cancer and helping to guide advances in management.
Dr Amrita Sethi identified risk factors for pancreatic cancer, innovation in endoscopic methods for diagnosing pancreatic cancer and helping to guide advances in management.
Dr Amrita Sethi identified risk...
01/03/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
12/01/2023
Priyam Vora
Dr Shivam Kalia discussed the impact of rifaximin among patients with predicted severe acute pancreatitis.
Dr Shivam Kalia discussed the impact of rifaximin among patients with predicted severe acute pancreatitis.
Dr Shivam Kalia discussed the...
12/01/2023
Gastroenterology
News
09/12/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
Some factors that enhance quality of life for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be influenced, researchers found.
Some factors that enhance quality of life for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be influenced, researchers found.
Some factors that enhance...
09/12/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
08/21/2023
Priyam Vora
Researchers established an association between the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and mitigated complications in early stages of acute pancreatitis.
Researchers established an association between the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and mitigated complications in early stages of acute pancreatitis.
Researchers established an...
08/21/2023
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
News
06/01/2023
Priyam Vora
The FDA granted clearance of the iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software to Beta Bionics Inc.
The FDA granted clearance of the iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software to Beta Bionics Inc.
The FDA granted clearance of the...
06/01/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
04/30/2023
Pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals was helpful in detecting intermediate-risk lesions in as many as 32% of the patients.
Pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals was helpful in detecting intermediate-risk lesions in as many as 32% of the patients.
Pancreatic cancer screening in...
04/30/2023
Gastroenterology
News
04/27/2023
More than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis showed symptoms of osteopathy, a prospective cohort study revealed.
More than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis showed symptoms of osteopathy, a prospective cohort study revealed.
More than 50% of patients with...
04/27/2023
Gastroenterology

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News
04/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings underscore an urgent need for integrated care approaches involving gastroenterologists and addiction specialists.
The findings underscore an urgent need for integrated care approaches involving gastroenterologists and addiction specialists.
The findings underscore an...
04/17/2025
Gastroenterology
News
03/13/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A recent study underscores the clinical utility of integrating biomarkers for early detection and severity assessment of acute pancreatitis.
A recent study underscores the clinical utility of integrating biomarkers for early detection and severity assessment of acute pancreatitis.
A recent study underscores the...
03/13/2025
Gastroenterology
News
02/12/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The combined use of certain biomarkers can enhance diagnosis and facilitate effective treatment of acute pancreatitis, according to recent research.
The combined use of certain biomarkers can enhance diagnosis and facilitate effective treatment of acute pancreatitis, according to recent research.
The combined use of certain...
02/12/2025
Gastroenterology
News
09/12/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
Some factors that enhance quality of life for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be influenced, researchers found.
Some factors that enhance quality of life for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be influenced, researchers found.
Some factors that enhance...
09/12/2023
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
News
06/01/2023
Priyam Vora
The FDA granted clearance of the iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software to Beta Bionics Inc.
The FDA granted clearance of the iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software to Beta Bionics Inc.
The FDA granted clearance of the...
06/01/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
04/30/2023
Pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals was helpful in detecting intermediate-risk lesions in as many as 32% of the patients.
Pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals was helpful in detecting intermediate-risk lesions in as many as 32% of the patients.
Pancreatic cancer screening in...
04/30/2023
Gastroenterology
News
04/27/2023
More than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis showed symptoms of osteopathy, a prospective cohort study revealed.
More than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis showed symptoms of osteopathy, a prospective cohort study revealed.
More than 50% of patients with...
04/27/2023
Gastroenterology
News
02/03/2023
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy released a summary of guidelines that focus on screening for pancreatic cancer among patients with genetic susceptibility.
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy released a summary of guidelines that focus on screening for pancreatic cancer among patients with genetic susceptibility.
The American Society for...
02/03/2023
Gastroenterology
News
01/02/2023
Priyam Vora
New studies identify individuals 50 years of age and older and with new-onset diabetes as a high-risk group for early pancreatic cancer and call for early screenings for timely detection.
New studies identify individuals 50 years of age and older and with new-onset diabetes as a high-risk group for early pancreatic cancer and call for early screenings for timely detection.
New studies identify individuals...
01/02/2023
Gastroenterology
News
07/11/2022
Regular users of statins were at significantly lower risk of developing diabetes mellitus following an episode of acute pancreatitis, according to a recent study.
Regular users of statins were at significantly lower risk of developing diabetes mellitus following an episode of acute pancreatitis, according to a recent study.
Regular users of statins were at...
07/11/2022
Gastroenterology
News
04/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings underscore an urgent need for integrated care approaches involving gastroenterologists and addiction specialists.
The findings underscore an urgent need for integrated care approaches involving gastroenterologists and addiction specialists.
The findings underscore an...
04/17/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/15/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Clinicians may need to consider routine assessments for esophageal malignancy and respiratory complications as part of a long-term care strategy.
Clinicians may need to consider routine assessments for esophageal malignancy and respiratory complications as part of a long-term care strategy.
Clinicians may need to consider...
04/15/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/15/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings underscore the substantial burden of steatotic liver disease and highlight the importance of recognizing its distinct subtypes in clinical practice.
The findings underscore the substantial burden of steatotic liver disease and highlight the importance of recognizing its distinct subtypes in clinical practice.
The findings underscore the...
04/15/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study synthesizes data from 18 studies and more than half a million subjects to better characterize how nonbiologic factors contribute to MASLD burden.
The study synthesizes data from 18 studies and more than half a million subjects to better characterize how nonbiologic factors contribute to MASLD burden.
The study synthesizes data from...
04/03/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new study examined 792,409 hospitalizations for Crohn's disease, of which 26,229 (3.3%) involved patients with coexisting metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
A new study examined 792,409 hospitalizations for Crohn's disease, of which 26,229 (3.3%) involved patients with coexisting metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
A new study examined 792,409...
04/03/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new update from the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer revises and refines recommendations for optimizing bowel preparation in colonoscopy.
A new update from the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer revises and refines recommendations for optimizing bowel preparation in colonoscopy.
A new update from the US...
04/02/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For practicing gastroenterologists, these results highlight the importance of proactive risk assessment and coordinated care strategies in MASLD populations, beyond liver-specific endpoints.
For practicing gastroenterologists, these results highlight the importance of proactive risk assessment and coordinated care strategies in MASLD populations, beyond liver-specific endpoints.
For practicing...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study analyzed data from the Research Patient Data Registry between 2000 and 2023, focusing on patients aged 40 and older with a baseline FIB-4 score of 1.3 or higher.
The study analyzed data from the Research Patient Data Registry between 2000 and 2023, focusing on patients aged 40 and older with a baseline FIB-4 score of 1.3 or higher.
The study analyzed data from the...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A newly developed clinical prediction model offers a tool to estimate the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia among younger adults.
A newly developed clinical prediction model offers a tool to estimate the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia among younger adults.
A newly developed clinical...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The TEMPO trial enrolled 40,000 adults aged 50–74 years and randomly assigned them to one of eight groups, testing combinations of a planning tool and deadline prompts of varying lengths.
The TEMPO trial enrolled 40,000 adults aged 50–74 years and randomly assigned them to one of eight groups, testing combinations of a planning tool and deadline prompts of varying lengths.
The TEMPO trial enrolled 40,000...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology

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Screening Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis for Cancer
Quiz
01/12/2021
Patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) have a higher overall prevalence of pancreatic malignancy, particularly those with genetic or environmental risk factors for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, according to the American College of...
Patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) have a higher overall prevalence of pancreatic malignancy, particularly those with genetic or environmental risk factors for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, according to the American College of...
Patients with chronic...
01/12/2021
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Interventional Procedures to Treat Pain in Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis
Quiz
05/26/2020
Many patients with CP experience pain caused by obstruction in the pancreatic duct. Do you know what the ACG recommends as first-line therapy for pain relief in patients with CP? Take our short quiz to find out!
Many patients with CP experience pain caused by obstruction in the pancreatic duct. Do you know what the ACG recommends as first-line therapy for pain relief in patients with CP? Take our short quiz to find out!
Many patients with CP experience...
05/26/2020
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Monitoring Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis for Malignancies
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05/21/2020
The American College of Gastroenterology recently released a guideline for diagnosing and treating chronic pancreatitis. Do you know what the guideline recommends about screening these patients for pancreatic cancer? Take our quick quiz and...
The American College of Gastroenterology recently released a guideline for diagnosing and treating chronic pancreatitis. Do you know what the guideline recommends about screening these patients for pancreatic cancer? Take our quick quiz and...
The American College of...
05/21/2020
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Pancreatic Function Testing in Diagnosing Chronic Pancreatitis
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04/28/2020
In its recent guideline, the ACG acknowledges that controversy exists about the value of pancreatic function testing for diagnosing CP. But do you know its stance on the value of pancreatic function testing for diagnosing CP?
In its recent guideline, the ACG acknowledges that controversy exists about the value of pancreatic function testing for diagnosing CP. But do you know its stance on the value of pancreatic function testing for diagnosing CP?
In its recent guideline, the ACG...
04/28/2020
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Tools for Diagnosing Chronic Pancreatitis
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04/07/2020
The ACG Clinical Guideline on Chronic Pancreatitis aims to better define chronic pancreatitis and outlined the best tools to make an accurate diagnosis.
The ACG Clinical Guideline on Chronic Pancreatitis aims to better define chronic pancreatitis and outlined the best tools to make an accurate diagnosis.
The ACG Clinical Guideline on...
04/07/2020
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Best Practices for Pancreatic Necrosis Management
Quiz
02/28/2020
Do you know the best practices suggested by the AGA in the updated clinical practice guideline for the management of pancreatic necrosis? Take our quick quiz and find out.
Do you know the best practices suggested by the AGA in the updated clinical practice guideline for the management of pancreatic necrosis? Take our quick quiz and find out.
Do you know the best practices...
02/28/2020
Gastroenterology
Quiz
03/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Do you know the dietary factors contributed the most to deaths from colorectal cancer in the G20 nations during 2021? Our quick quiz will answer that question!
Do you know the dietary factors contributed the most to deaths from colorectal cancer in the G20 nations during 2021? Our quick quiz will answer that question!
Do you know the dietary factors...
03/18/2025
Gastroenterology
News
02/25/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Do you know which histological feature is the strongest predictor of long-term outcomes in patients with MASH? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Do you know which histological feature is the strongest predictor of long-term outcomes in patients with MASH? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Do you know which histological...
02/25/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/20/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
What is the difference between MASLD and MASH? Check your understanding with our quick quiz!
What is the difference between MASLD and MASH? Check your understanding with our quick quiz!
What is the difference between...
02/20/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/20/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
What comordid conditions put patients at risk of developing metabolic-dysfunction associated liver disease or steatohepatitis? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
What comordid conditions put patients at risk of developing metabolic-dysfunction associated liver disease or steatohepatitis? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
What comordid conditions put...
02/20/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/11/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Do you know the main predictor of long-term outcomes in MASH? Take our quiz to find out!
Do you know the main predictor of long-term outcomes in MASH? Take our quiz to find out!
Do you know the main predictor...
02/11/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/06/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
What dietary factors contributed most to deaths from colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
What dietary factors contributed most to deaths from colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
What dietary factors contributed...
12/06/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/03/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening...
12/03/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
11/29/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
Do patients with diverticulitis need more frequent screenings for colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Do patients with diverticulitis need more frequent screenings for colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Do patients with diverticulitis...
11/29/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
10/07/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
How much do you know about the prevalence of fatty liver disease in the US? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
How much do you know about the prevalence of fatty liver disease in the US? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
How much do you know about the...
10/07/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/22/2024
Priyam Vora
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux be cured? Click here if you know the answer!
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux be cured? Click here if you know the answer!
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal...
02/22/2024
Gastroenterology