Mixed Topics
From the Journals
Sexual issues common for GI patients, but docs often avoid topic
Lack of knowledge, too little time, and embarrassment are the main reasons gastroenterologists don’t discuss the sexual dysfunction that their...
Clinical Challenges
What's your diagnosis?
A 67-year-old woman presented with a year-long history of general malaise, low-grade fever, diarrhea, and a 20-kg weight loss.
Supplements
Gastroenterology Data Trends 2022
From the Journals
Ultraprocessed foods tied to higher risk for CRC, death from heart disease
Two new studies provide more evidence to support policies that limit ultraprocessed foods and promote consumption of fresh or minimally processed...
DDSEP® 8 Quick Quiz
Question 2
A 65-year-old man undergoes upper endoscopy for epigastric discomfort.
DDSEP® 8 Quick Quiz
Question 1
A 54-year-old male is referred to you for advice on weight-loss management.
From the Journals
Are artificial sweeteners really harmless?
New research suggests that sugar substitutes are not metabolically inert but can alter the gut microbiome in a way that can influence blood...
From the Journals
NAFLD linked with increased heart failure risk
The risk appears to increase with greater liver disease severity, especially at higher fibrosis stages.
From the Journals
Some GIs receive more industry money than others
A trend in declining payments began just under 2 years after payments became publicly posted, likely playing a role in the reduced payments.
The New Gastroenterologist
AGA News – August 2022
A roundup of news items of interest to residents and early-career gastroenterologists.