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Surgical outcomes for UC worse since introduction of biologics
The introduction of biologics had an impact on surgical outcomes for ulcerative colitis.
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Weight gain linked to progression of fibrosis in NAFLD patients
Degree of weight change was associated with risk of fibrosis progression; those who lost weight reduced their risk.
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ED visits up for acute pancreatitis linked to younger age, alcohol, chronic disease
Young patients with alcohol abuse disorder may be an important group to target.
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Hot topics
Hepatitis B virus reactivation, endoscopic bariatric therapy, and more.
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Study models surveillance interval after ablation of Barrett’s esophagus
Baseline histologic grade was the most important predictor of recurrence.
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Endoscopic screening tied to significantly lower risk of death from gastric cancer
Compared with no screening, the reduction in risk was 40%.
In Focus
Quality metrics in colonoscopy
A review of factors that contribute to high-quality colonoscopies.
Letter from the Editor
Quality metrics, programs for new GIs, and innovation
This issue of The New Gastroenterologist contains several articles highlighting important AGA programs that are great opportunities for those of...
News from the AGA
Meet our 2018 AGA Research Scholar Award recipients
The six investigators awarded AGA’s flagship research grant are working on impressive research projects that address important unmet needs for GI...
From the Journals
Fine-needle aspirate, biopsy found equivalent in randomized trial
Diagnostic yields were 91% for fine-needle aspirate and 89% for fine-needle biopsy.
Conference Coverage
Higher lymph node harvest could improve right-side colon cancer outcomes
ORLANDO – The inferior outcomes associated with right-sided colon cancers might be mitigated if a higher lymph node...
Clinical Challenges
August 2018 - What's your diagnosis?
From the Journals
Who are the 'high-need, high-cost' patients?
Significant predictors included Medicare or Medicaid insurance, lower income, first hospitalization in a large rural hospital, high comorbidity...
The New Gastroenterologist
Perspectives on the 2018 AGA-AASLD Workshop
Two participants share their experiences from the 2-day workshop featuring educational sessions and opportunities for mentorship and networking in...
Conference Coverage
Upper GI tract
This summary is provided by the moderator of one of the AGA Postgraduate Courses held at DDW 2018.
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The large bowel, featuring side effects from checkpoint inhibitor therapy
The session focused on functional bowel complaints, colorectal cancer risk assessment, the management of serrated polyps, and GI side effects...
News from the AGA
AGA continues to ‘push the envelope,’ President says
The continuing push to ease regulatory burdens of practice is buoyed by successes in other areas.
Conference Coverage
‘Game of Crohn’s ... and Colitis’
An update on the rapidly moving field of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), from the power of the microbiome to the prediction of IBD and new ways...
Conference Coverage
Colorectal cancer: New observations, new implications
We may need to consider expanding our risk concepts to include not only genetic and personal risk factors but also environmental factors.
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