Honored to join @amergastroassn.bsky.social for #AGAAdvocacyDay on Capitol Hill 🏛️ 100+ GIs 🥼➕ 20 patient advocates = 100+ meetings in 30 states! Our message ⬇️ ✂️Cut prior auth burdens 🛡️Protect NIH research 💪🏼Strengthen Medicare reimbursement Patient voices matter more than ever 👊🏼

@ownyourcrohns.bsky.social giving a very passionate talk about cultural sensitive care and focus on psychosocial aspects in all GI disorders to @AmerGastroAssn leadership summit. Your advocacy makes a HUGE difference Tina!

Great to welcome Deepak Gopal and Shrikant Anant as new chair-elects this weekend! Interesting in getting started on a committee or another leadership position? You can self-nominate! More info: gastro.org/news/aga-lea....

Active #IBD during pregnancy = higher risks, including preterm delivery. ✅ A new study published in @aga-gastro.bsky.social shows that intestinal ultrasound (IUS) reveals inflammation that symptoms & stool tests may miss. 📖 gastro.org/news/active-... #GIsky

We’re united from Tennessee, to Colorado, Michigan to Florida, and many states in between as we push Congress to reform prior auth, increase GI research funding, and stabilize Medicare physician reimbursement! 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 #AGAAdvocacy

What a pleasure to be a part of Advocacy Day with the @amergastroassn.bsky.social to help Americans get better GI healthcare and science!

We’re more than 100 strong on Capitol Hill today! 💪🏼 Thank you to our AGA leaders and patients for bringing GI priorities to Capitol Hill as we work to protect patient access to care.

Welcome to #AGAAdvocacy Day 2025! We’re excited to have our largest crowd ever in D.C. this year! Government Affairs Chair @shaziamsiddique.bsky.social is kicking off our day’s agenda.

Gastroparesis affects thousands, yet no single treatment works for all. Our new guideline emphasizes personalized care and shared decision-making, with 12 recommendations for diagnosis and management. Read more: gastro.org/news/new-gui... #GIsky

We piloted an AI-powered screening pipeline for guideline development. Findings suggest potential for faster evidence review — with human verification and broader validation still essential. Published in @aga-gastro.bsky.social. Read more here: gastro.org/news/can-ai-... #GIsky

🖤 Ready to be inspired and uplifted? #ABGHNexus2025 is bringing together Black women in medicine for an unforgettable experience Oct. 3–5 at The Times Center, NYC! Join ABGH for connection, growth, and empowerment—register by Sept. 19 to save! #BlackWomenInMedicine whova.com/portal/regis...

These findings directly inform design of regulatory clinical trials with respect to managing concomitant medications at baseline ➡️ Read more: ow.ly/xsH650WVlVv

New in Gastroenterology! Study shows how #LLMs can cut systematic review screening time by 95% while maintaining 100% sensitivity — transforming evidence synthesis for clinical guidelines. 🔗 ow.ly/BcPx50WTjWs #OpenAI

We’ve endorsed a new Canadian guideline for endoscopic management of nonvariceal, nonpeptic ulcer bleeding. Published in AGA-Gastro.bsky.social, this guideline provides specific recommendations for managing malignant tumors, Mallory-Weiss tears, Dieulafoy’s lesions, and GAVE. 🔗 buff.ly/cUd56yJ

🚨 New article in press examining shame's role in bowel disorders of gut-brain interaction was picked up in MedicalXpress. 📰 Check out the press coverage: ow.ly/efBW50WTiZw 📝 Read the original research paper: ow.ly/vgwF50WTiZv

Our September member spotlight is @jessicakormanmd.bsky.social, whose mission is to reduce the stigma around anal cancer. “I think GIs are uniquely positioned to help with diagnosing anal diseases. It is part of the digestive tract." Read ➡️ ow.ly/GGlw50WQCqc

⏰ Don’t miss it! Join our Instagram Live on @amergastroassn to discuss the results of the 2025 #IBS in America survey. 🎙 Host: Jeffrey Roberts (@ibspatient.org) 💬 Guest: Andrea Shin, MD, MSCR 11 a.m. PST & 2 p.m. ET | Friday, Sept 12 See survey findings: gastro.org/news/aga-ibs...

Nonmalignant portal vein thrombosis affects 11% of cirrhosis patients over five years. Learn about the role of anticoagulants, endovascular interventions, and more in our latest clinical practice update. buff.ly/3EHmz9E #GIsky @drjessicadavis.bsky.social

Two new papers from @aga-gastro.bsky.social and @aga-cgh.bsky.social highlight the gut-brain connection in eating behaviors. ➡ Read more here: gastro.org/news/new-det... @drlauriekeefer.bsky.social #GIsky

We’ve released a new clinical practice update from @aga-gastro.bsky.social on the use of functional lumen imaging probe (FLIP) in clinical practice. ✅ 11 expert tips ✅ Standardized classification scheme ✅ Guidance for GERD, EoE, dysphagia & motor disorders Read more: gastro.org/news/best-pr...

Our August member spotlight features none other than our @amergastroassn.bsky.social president Dr. Larry Kim! Read about his goals for AGA, advice for aspiring med students and more: www.mdedge.com/gihepnews/ar...

A refresher on less common hepatitis: HDV AGA Clinical Practice Update on Management of Hepatitis Delta More and more advocate for universal testing in those with hepatitis B. #liversky www.gastrojournal.org/action/showP... @amergastroassn.bsky.social

During acute pancreatitis, the body produces its own protective molecule - lactate💪 An unlikely protector, lactate encourages anti-inflammatory activity to facilitate pancreatic repair🛡️ 🧪 www.cmghjournal.org/article/S235...

#CRC is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., yet screening remains underused. 📖 Experts break down how the blood test fits into practice in our new clinical practice update published in @aga-cgh.bsky.social. Read more here: gastro.org/news/expert-... #GIsky

📰 Our August issue is live! In this month's paper: ⭐Member spotlight on @amergastroassn.bsky.social President Dr. Larry Kim ⭐In Focus column on #EPI ⭐Practical tips for delivering feedback and more! Read the full issue: cdn.mdedge.com/files/s3fs-p...

Prior auths delaying IBD treatment? Our new toolkit helps you push back— with precision. 🧠 Built by GI experts 📄 Appeal checklists 📆 Reauth timing tips 🗣️ Sample language that works Start streamlining care: gastro.org/news/master-... #IBD

Despite more awareness and treatments, #IBS is still deeply disrupting lives. New data shows patients lose nearly 19 days/month to symptoms, affecting work, relationships, and mental health. 🔗 Read more here: gastro.org/news/aga-ibs...

A CGH #liver disease article was recently featured in the @latimes.com ▶️ ow.ly/mJa850WxGkJ 🔗 Don't miss the CGH piece here: ow.ly/4N0x50WxGkI @amergastroassn.bsky.social

📖 Validation and Epidemiologic Definition of the Novel Steatotic #Liver Disease Nomenclature in a National United States Cohort With #Cirrhosis: ow.ly/5btu50Ww7Rh

🚨 New study in @aga-cgh.bsky.social finds post-COVID surge in gut-brain interaction disorders like IBS & dyspepsia. Read more here: gastro.org/news/study-c... #GIsky #GutHealth

Sclerosing mesenteritis: what do GIs need to know about this rare disease? A recent @amergastroassn.bsky.social clinical practice update offers guidance on diagnosing and treating the condition and a roadmap for future research. ➡️https://ow.ly/eOa250WrO7M

Spending time outdoors this summer? Beware of ticks! According to the CDC, there has been a significant increase in emergency room visits for tick bites. Bites from the lone star tick can cause an allergic reaction called alpha-gal syndrome. More: patient.gastro.org/alpha-gal-sy....

The latest edition of the @amergastroassn.bsky.social guideline on the management of moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease is now open for public comment- 🔗 Review the draft and submit comments by July 20: ow.ly/iFkm50Wf4Q5

The Supreme Court ruled today that preventive services recommended by the USPSTF must be provided at no cost, ensuring coverage for services like CRC screening. However, the long-term impacts of this decision remain uncertain. We will continue to evaluate.

📣 Our clinical practice guideline on the management of moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease is now open for public comment! The guideline will be published in @aga-gastro.bsky.social this winter. 🔗 Review the draft and submit comments by July 20: gastro.org/news/open-fo... #GIsky #CrohnsDisease

🔎 New aga-gastro.bsky.social study: Many patients are still footing the bill for colonoscopy prep, even though ACA requires no-cost coverage. Read more here: gastro.org/news/many-patients-still-pay-for-colonoscopy-prep-despite-coverage-mandate #GIsky #ColorectalCancer

There’s no perfect endoscopic lifting agent — yet. But our new clinical practice update guidance helps you choose the best option for your clinical needs. Read more here:

In Our Scope of Practice: Genetic Risk Assessment and Testing for GI Cancers and Polyposis in Gastroenterology - @amergastroassn.bsky.social @soniakupfer.bsky.social www.gastrojournal.org/article/S001...

🚨📰New issue alert! Our June neswpaper is here, with a new @amergastroassn.bsky.social‬ update on gastric cancer prevention, a member spotlight feature on Dr. Amandeep Shergill, and In Focus on a practical approach to #EoE. Read the full issue: ow.ly/wPqz50W3lfT

Our new clinical practice update in @aga-cgh.bsky.social offers expert tips on choosing the right one based on resection method, histology, expertise, and cost. Read more here: gastro.org/news/best-pr... #GIsky

Good morning from Washington, D.C.! AGA President Larry Kim is on Capitol Hill today meeting lawmakers and advocating for the top issues that impact GI, including… 🔹 Medicare reimbursement 🔹 Prior authorization 🔹 Federal digestive disease funding

📣 Our clinical practice guideline on the surveillance of Barrett’s esophagus is now open for public comment! The guideline will be published in @aga-gastro.bsky.social this fall. 🔗 Review the draft and submit comments by July 7: gastro.org/news/agas-gu.... #GIsky

🎉 Meet your next AGA president: Dr. Lawrence Kim, a trailblazer in independent GI practice and a champion for diversity. He begins his term as the 120th AGA Institute president today. 🔗 Learn more: gastro.org/news/meet-yo.... @aga-gastro.bsky.social‬ #GIsky

#ICYMI, we launched the AGA Quick Submit process for Original Articles and Research Letters. Benefits include: ✅Fewer additional information questions at submission ✅Focus on content/suitability rather than formatting 👩‍⚕️Submit today: www.editorialmanager.com/cmgh @amergastroassn.bsky.social

🔍 Sclerosing mesenteritis: Often missed, poorly understood. Our new clinical update guides gastroenterologists through diagnosis and treatment. Learn more: gastro.org/news/expert-....

For World Eosinophilic Esophagitis Day, we’ve curated a list of recent #EoE articles from across the journal portfolio: 🟣 ow.ly/Qjlo50VXmVx 🟣 ow.ly/UrEV50VXmVy 🟣 ow.ly/rkVL50VXmVw 🟣 ow.ly/JibY50VXmVz 🟣 ow.ly/Fr9950VXmVA #EoEDay @amergastroassn.bsky.social

Our new clinical practice update in @aga-cgh.bsky.social offers insights on diagnosing and treating sclerosing mesenteritis — a rare, often asymptomatic condition of the bowel mesentery. 📄Read more here: gastro.org/news/expert-.... #GIsky

Today, we recognize the first ever World #EoEDay! We join the global community in raising awareness about eosinophilic esophagitis. #EoE symptoms vary – use this quiz to get resources about the condition. eoepatients.gastro.org #WEDD25 #EosAware

Today is #WorldIBDDay and we join IBD warriors, health care providers, researchers, & caretakers to raise awareness & make #IBDvisible! Use these toolkits to help guide your care for patients. 💜 #Crohns toolkit: gastro.org/clinical-gui.... 💜 #UC toolkit: gastro.org/clinical-gui....

🗣️ Calling GI cancer researchers! If you or someone you know have been impacted by recent changes to federal grant funding, check out this webinar from Debbie's Dream Foundation to learn about PRCRP grant opportunities 👉🏼 register.gotowebinar.com/recording/78....