DDW 2026 showcased several studies that may meaningfully influence upper GI clinical practice, particularly in Barrett’s esophagus, EoE, gastroparesis, pancreatitis, and metabolic endoscopy. Among the notable findings, non-endoscopic tools like EsoCheck and EsoGuard showed potential for Barrett’s esophagus screening even in patients without GERD symptoms,…
The U.S. healthcare system is approaching a tipping point, driven by three converging threats: rising care costs, a growing chronic…
In a bid to close persistent colorectal cancer (CRC) screening gaps, Guardant Health has launched a community grant program offering…
The 2025 Identity Theft Resource Center report confirms what many physician-owners are feeling: cyberattacks are no longer random — they’re…
UMass’ Division of Gastroenterology has completed its first Full-Thickness Resection Device (FTRD) procedure, marking an expansion in advanced endoscopic capabilities.…
DDW 2026
DDW 2026 showcased several studies that may meaningfully influence upper GI clinical…
DDW 2026 highlighted a broader shift in GI therapeutics—from symptom control toward…
Headlines in GI
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has awarded $2.9 million to 84 researchers,…
Interviews
A growing shift in diagnostics is turning smartphones into portable medical readers.…
Thought Leadership
A growing disconnect is emerging between microbiome science and the booming consumer wellness market. A recent commentary in The New England Journal of Medicine…
From supply chain management to billing practices, running a financially healthy gastroenterology…
GLP-1 drugs are increasingly moving into gastroenterology conversations—not just for obesity and…
Dr. Sanket Chauhan, Founder & CEO of Surgical Automations, joined me and co-hosts Dr.…
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Pennsylvania has sued Character.ai over allegations that one of its chatbots impersonated a licensed psychiatrist and provided medical-style advice without…
Tech & Innovation
A growing shift in diagnostics is turning smartphones into portable medical readers. A recent study highlighted that a smartphone-based fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for colorectal cancer…
Editor's Picks
DDW 2026 showcased several studies that may meaningfully influence upper GI clinical…
Business
Olympus has partnered with EndoRobotics to globally distribute robot-assisted technologies for advanced…
Exponential Tech
A growing shift in diagnostics is turning smartphones into portable medical readers.…
Leadership
A new analysis from the Physicians Advocacy Institute shows that physician independence…
Patient Trends
A new population-based study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology evaluated the…
