Obesity and Nutrition
SSAT President Mark P. Callery, MD, highlighted presentations that reflect the wide range of recent clinical innovations and successful outcomes of surgery for the GI tract, liver and pancreas. Read more
New research shows pairing endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty with semaglutide leads to improved weight loss results. Read more
New research indicates that the use of probiotics for weight loss may help prevent upper respiratory tract infections in the most vulnerable patient populations. Read more
After attending the session "Applications and Pitfalls of Lumen Apposing Endoscopic Stents in EDGE Procedures," participants will understand the benefits, complications and long-term risks of these novel approaches. Read more
Gain access to hundreds of hours of recorded sessions from Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2019 and earn CME credits with DDW On Demand. Read more
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
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
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
Avinash G. Ketwaroo, MD, walks through sessions designed to meet the unique needs of DDW® attendees in the early stages of their careers in gastrointestinal medicine. Read more