Top in GI: Updated Barrett’s esophagus guidance, rise in alcohol-related hepatitis
The American College of Gastroenterology recently revised its clinical guidelines for Barrett’s esophagus.
The updates broaden acceptable screening modalities to include nonendoscopic methods, liberalized intervals for screening and volume criteria for therapy centers. A review of the guidance was the top story in gastroenterology last week.
The second top story featured an interview with Steven L. Flamm, MD, chief of the hepatology program at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, about a rise in alcohol-related hepatitis amid the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing investigations into promising new treatments.
Read these and more top stories in gastroenterology below:
ACG updates guidance for diagnosis, management of Barrett’s esophagus
The ACG issued revised clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of patients with Barrett’s esophagus, which were published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Read more.
VIDEO: New interventions may soon treat alcohol-related hepatitis, expert says
In this video, Flamm, who also is a professor of medicine at Northwestern, discusses symptoms of alcohol-related hepatitis, which may include marked fatigue, jaundice, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, massive swelling and reduced mentation. Read more.
FDA supports transition to fully disposable duodenoscopes, components
The FDA has issued an updated safety communication supporting the transition to fully disposable duodenoscopes and those with disposable components. Read more.
Q&A: Digestive Health Physicians Association names first female president, board chair
The Digestive Health Physicians Association has named Latha Alaparthi, MD, FACG, AGAF, its first female president and chair of the board of directors. She previously served as the organization’s vice president. Read more.
VIDEO: ‘Rock stars in GI world’ featured at Scrubs & Heels Summit
In this video, Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, a dietician in gastroenterology, explains that in addition to featuring a host of helpful content, the Scrubs & Heels Summit promotes women in gastroenterology. Read more.