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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
Quiz
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
News
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
Quiz
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
News
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
News
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
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
News
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
News
NAFLD Linked to Worse Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized Crohn’s Disease Patients
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 nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
A new study examined 792,409 hospitalizations for Crohn's disease, of which 26,229 (3.3%) involved patients with coexisting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
A new study examined 792,409...
04/03/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Updated Colonoscopy Guidelines Emphasize Split-Dose Regimen, Quality Tracking
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
MASLD Associated With Elevated Mortality From Multiple Causes, Emphasizing Need for Multidisciplinary Care
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Using Swedish healthcare registers, researchers identified 13,099 patients with MASLD diagnosed between 2002 and 2020 and matched them to 118,884 population controls based on age, sex, municipality, and calendar year.
Using Swedish healthcare registers, researchers identified 13,099 patients with MASLD diagnosed between 2002 and 2020 and matched them to 118,884 population controls based on age, sex, municipality, and calendar year.
Using Swedish healthcare...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Statin Use Linked to Reduced Risk of HCC and Liver Decompensation in Chronic Liver Disease
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
Risk Score Identifies Young Adults at Increased Risk for Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A newly developed clinical prediction model offers a tool to estimate the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia.
A newly developed clinical prediction model offers a tool to estimate the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia.
A newly developed clinical...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Simple Deadline Prompt Increases FIT Return Rates in Colorectal Cancer Screening
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
News
Combining f-Hb, Age, and Iron-Deficiency Anaemia Improves CRC Risk Stratification in Primary Care
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study evaluated 34,647 symptomatic patients who submitted contemporaneous f-Hb and full blood count samples between December 2015 and December 2019.
The study evaluated 34,647 symptomatic patients who submitted contemporaneous f-Hb and full blood count samples between December 2015 and December 2019.
The study evaluated 34,647...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Patient Navigation Increases Follow-Up Colonoscopy Rates After Abnormal Stool Tests
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A randomized controlled trial conducted across 32 clinics in Washington state has demonstrated that patient navigation significantly improves follow-up colonoscopy completion rates among adults with abnormal stool test results.
A randomized controlled trial conducted across 32 clinics in Washington state has demonstrated that patient navigation significantly improves follow-up colonoscopy completion rates among adults with abnormal stool test results.
A randomized controlled trial...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Higher Calcium Intake Linked to Reduced Colorectal Cancer Risk
03/21/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The association was consistent regardless of calcium source and tumor sites.
The association was consistent regardless of calcium source and tumor sites.
The association was consistent...
03/21/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Noncontrast MRI Outperforms Ultrasound in Liver Cancer Surveillance
03/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
MRI improves early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma among patients with cirrhosis compared to ultrasonography.
MRI improves early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma among patients with cirrhosis compared to ultrasonography.
MRI improves early diagnosis of...
03/17/2025
Gastroenterology

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Pop Quiz: Preparing Patients for Colonoscopy
Quiz
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
Pop Quiz: Endoscopic Removal of Colorectal Lesions
Quiz
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
Quiz
Dietary Contributors to Deaths From Colorectal Cancer
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
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Long-Term Outcomes in MASLD/MASH
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
MASLD vs MASH
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
Metabolic Risk Factors for MASLD/MASH
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
Long-Term Outcomes in MASLD/MASH
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
Dietary Factors in Colorectal Cancer
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
Risk Stratification for Colorectal Cancer
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
Colorectal Cancer Risk in Diverticulitis
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
Prevalence of Fatty Liver Disease in the US
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
Quiz: Diagnosis and Treatment of Nonerosive GERD
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

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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
News
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
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
News
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
News
NAFLD Linked to Worse Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized Crohn’s Disease Patients
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 nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
A new study examined 792,409 hospitalizations for Crohn's disease, of which 26,229 (3.3%) involved patients with coexisting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
A new study examined 792,409...
04/03/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Updated Colonoscopy Guidelines Emphasize Split-Dose Regimen, Quality Tracking
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
MASLD Associated With Elevated Mortality From Multiple Causes, Emphasizing Need for Multidisciplinary Care
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Using Swedish healthcare registers, researchers identified 13,099 patients with MASLD diagnosed between 2002 and 2020 and matched them to 118,884 population controls based on age, sex, municipality, and calendar year.
Using Swedish healthcare registers, researchers identified 13,099 patients with MASLD diagnosed between 2002 and 2020 and matched them to 118,884 population controls based on age, sex, municipality, and calendar year.
Using Swedish healthcare...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Statin Use Linked to Reduced Risk of HCC and Liver Decompensation in Chronic Liver Disease
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
Risk Score Identifies Young Adults at Increased Risk for Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A newly developed clinical prediction model offers a tool to estimate the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia.
A newly developed clinical prediction model offers a tool to estimate the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia.
A newly developed clinical...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Simple Deadline Prompt Increases FIT Return Rates in Colorectal Cancer Screening
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
News
Combining f-Hb, Age, and Iron-Deficiency Anaemia Improves CRC Risk Stratification in Primary Care
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study evaluated 34,647 symptomatic patients who submitted contemporaneous f-Hb and full blood count samples between December 2015 and December 2019.
The study evaluated 34,647 symptomatic patients who submitted contemporaneous f-Hb and full blood count samples between December 2015 and December 2019.
The study evaluated 34,647...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Patient Navigation Increases Follow-Up Colonoscopy Rates After Abnormal Stool Tests
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A randomized controlled trial conducted across 32 clinics in Washington state has demonstrated that patient navigation significantly improves follow-up colonoscopy completion rates among adults with abnormal stool test results.
A randomized controlled trial conducted across 32 clinics in Washington state has demonstrated that patient navigation significantly improves follow-up colonoscopy completion rates among adults with abnormal stool test results.
A randomized controlled trial...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Higher Calcium Intake Linked to Reduced Colorectal Cancer Risk
03/21/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The association was consistent regardless of calcium source and tumor sites.
The association was consistent regardless of calcium source and tumor sites.
The association was consistent...
03/21/2025
Gastroenterology
News
Noncontrast MRI Outperforms Ultrasound in Liver Cancer Surveillance
03/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
MRI improves early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma among patients with cirrhosis compared to ultrasonography.
MRI improves early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma among patients with cirrhosis compared to ultrasonography.
MRI improves early diagnosis of...
03/17/2025
Gastroenterology

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