Endoscopy
The New Gastroenterologist
Advances in endohepatology
The practice of endohepatology faces a number of challenges before widespread adoption, including limited provider expertise and institutional...
Postfellowship Pathways
Developing training pathways in advanced endoscopic resection and third-space endoscopy in the U.S.
“It is critical that we continue to develop dedicated training pathways to teach advanced endoscopic resection and third-space endoscopy in the...
From the AGA Journals
AGA update outlines best scenarios for EUS vascular interventions
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided interventions should be considered when the vascular target occurs in or near the gastrointestinal wall.
Conference Coverage
Can an endoscopic procedure treat type 2 diabetes?
This process is thought to improve insulin sensitivity, in part, by altering gut hormones and nutritional sensing,
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CRC blood tests: A future without screening colonoscopies?
Screening colonoscopies ultimately could be largely phased out in the years ahead in favor of highly sensitive noninvasive tests, if the blood...
From the AGA Journals
AGA clinical practice update addresses role of endoscopic ultrasound–guided gallbladder drainage in acute cholecystitis
Selecting the optimal drainage method depends on patient characteristics.
From the Journals
Over-the-scope clips in routine nonvariceal bleed still uncertain
Over-the scope clips as first-line endoscopic treatment for nonvariceal lesions may prevent further bleeding, but clinicians need to understand...
From the Journals
Consider life expectancy in surveillance colonoscopy advice
The findings “may help refine decision-making” about the potential benefits and harms of pursuing or stopping surveillance colonoscopy for older...
Conference Coverage
Robot pill wins AGA Shark Tank competition
A remote-controlled swallowable robot won the American Gastroenterological Association’s annual Shark Tank innovation competition.
From the Journals
AI-assisted colonoscopy doesn’t always improve adenoma detection: Study
“I’m not convinced that we have a good answer yet for where to go from here, but we need to keep working with our AI colleagues to figure out how...