Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Superior to Fidaxomicin for Recurrent C Difficile Infection
Data from a study presents compelling evidence for the superiority of FMT in multiply recurrent CDI.
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Addressing Gender in Gastroenterology and Opportunities for Change
From pay disparities, and overt sexual harassment to policies that disproportionately affect working or expecting mothers, women across the medical spectrum face challenges not seen by their male colleagues.
Resistance to Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in Pancreatic Cancer
Research presented at SITC 2019 looks at 2 different mechanisms for resistance to immune checkpoint inhibition in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Dress for Success: Physician Attire May Influence Patients’ Perception of Care
First impressions are an important part of the patient-physician relationship, because they can affect the quality of the relationship well beyond the initial encounter.
Assessing the Hope and Hype of Precision Medicine for Colorectal Cancer
Until the healthcare industry can more adequately handle big data, adapt to artificial intelligence, and gather more evidence surrounding the efficacy of precision medicine for CRC, healthcare providers and patients must remain aware of hype, while also remaining optimistic about the hope of the individualized treatment and prevention of CRC.
Bowel Preparation and Colonoscopy-Based Research
Conducting and evaluating research studies on bowel preparation for colonoscopies is challenging, and is an area of significant interest both now and in the future.
GERD and the Elderly Patient: Clinical Considerations
Elderly patients have a higher tolerance for GERD symptoms compared with younger patients; therefore, these symptoms may be under-reported.
Awareness of Physician Burnout Has Peaked, But What Is the Next Step?
Burnout is thought to be the direct result of occupational demands that consistently outweigh the physical, mental, and psychological abilities of individuals suffering from it.
BEACON May Not Be the “Worst” Trial Ever, but a Key Question Remains
The one criticism that has persisted is the concern that a portion of patients on the control arm of the BEACON trial did not previously receive oxaliplatin.
IAPWG Recommendations for Testing and Classification of Anorectal Function
These recommendations provides a much‐needed framework for clinicians performing and interpreting tests of anorectal function.
Bone Loss and Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV and HCV
Several physicians explore the etiology of osteopenia and osteoporosis in patients with HIV and HCV who are undergoing antiretroviral therapy.
Competition in IBD Clinical Trials
IBD clinical trials have become increasingly complex as more specific clinical endpoints have gathered support within the academic arena. There has also been an emphasis on long-term extension safety and efficacy data which can further complicate recruitment.
New EoE Guidelines Encourage Collaboration Among Clinicians
New guidelines on eosinophilic esophagitis management were recently developed with the aim of informing treatment decisions among pediatric and adult allergists and gastroenterologists.
Challenges, Controversies in Drug Safety Monitoring
The FDA plays a critical role in the evaluation of drug safety prior to approval and following introduction into clinical practice.
Updated Guidelines and Recommendations for Safe Living After Solid Organ Transplant
Managing the risk for infection is one of the primary tasks in optimizing outcomes for solid organ transplant recipients.
Proactive TDM May Lead to Better Outcomes in IBD Compared With Reactive TDM
Guidelines and common practice support the role of reactive-based dose optimization at the time of loss of response in patients with IBD being treated with biologics.
Consensus Report Outlines General Organization, Criteria to Establish a Stool Bank
Stool banks may guarantee reliable, timely and equitable access to fecal microbiota transplantation for patients and a traceable workflow that ensures safety and quality of procedures.
AGA: Gastrointestinal Innovation at the Forefront of Clinicians’ Minds
AGA Center for GI Innovation and Technology hosted “Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance: Role of Emerging Technology and Innovation to Improve Outcomes.”
How Do Disparities in the Physician Workforce Affect Patients?
Recent research indicates that disparities related to physician race or ethnicity, sex, or disability status may play a role in physician burnout.
Highlighting the Gaps in Understanding Hepatitis E
Researchers suggest that the hepatitis E virus remains a worldwide threat because more needs to be investigated about its transmission.
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