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Experts attempt to separate ‘the hope from the hype’ about dietary supplements
How should gastroenterologists counsel patients about the use of dietary supplements? Gastroenterologists with nutritional expertise addressed that question in an AGA session on Monday, May 20, at DDW® 2019 in San Diego, CA. Jost Langhorst, MD, said the widespread availability and use of dietary supplements makes the questi... Read more
AGA symposium provides practical tips to avoid physician burnout
Carol A. Burke, MD, AGAF, FACG, FASGE, FACP, and Joseph C. Anderson, MD, MHCDS, FACG, shared practical ways physicians and institutions can decrease the chance for burnout in the AGA symposium "Balancing Work and Life While Avoiding Burnout in Gastroenterology" on Sunday afternoon. Read more
DDW News video: Probiotics controversy
Probiotics are among the most controversial dietary supplements, according to Gerard E. Mullin, MD, MS. In this DDW News video, Dr. Mullin discusses controversy about the efficacy and potential harm of probiotics. Read more
‘Best of DDW’ session showcases meeting’s top abstracts
To make sure attendees catch the most thought-provoking research at #DDW19, representatives from each of the four sponsoring societies will highlight the meeting’s top abstracts during Tuesday afternoon’s "Best of DDW 2019" session. Read more
Educators will examine areas for improvement in GI training
“Effectively educating the next generation of physicians is of the utmost importance,” says Tuesday morning's AGA Academy of Educators Plenary Session moderator Sheryl Pfeil, MD, AGAF. Read more
AGA honors annual award winners at DDW reception
The annual AGA Recognition Awards honor the achievements of innovators and leaders in gastroenterology. During a reception Sunday evening, AGA celebrated members who contribute to the profession. Read more
AGA Speaker Spotlight: Bruce R. Bacon, MD, AGAF
Bruce R. Bacon, MD, AGAF, will deliver the "Morton I. Grossman Distinguished Lectureship" on Tuesday. Find out more about Dr. Bacon in this AGA Speaker Spotlight. Read more
Attend Monday's AGA Presidential Plenary session to hear the best GI research and clinical science through a mix of state-of-the-art lectures and abstract presentations. The session also will feature a presidential address by David A. Lieberman, MD, AGAF. Read more
Panel will consult Cochrane Reviews to recommend treatment strategies for IBD patients after surgery
A panel of experts will review the current data on the risk and medical management of a variety of post-surgical complications in inflammatory bowel disease patients during a Monday morning AGA Clinical Symposium. “We need to be sure our patients understand the long-term implications of having surgery for their disease, suc... Read more
DDW News video: Dietary supplements and the practice of gastroenterology
Nearly half of gastroenterology patients take dietary supplements despite toxicity concerns and the lack of rigorous research behind many supplements, according to Gerard E. Mullin, MD, MS. In this DDW News video, Dr. Mullin discusses what every gastroenterologist should know about dietary supplements. Read more