In the Through the Scope video series, Rajesh Keswani from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine demonstrates the resection of a rectal carcinoid tumor. He explains that carcinoid tumors often arise deep in the mucosa, making them difficult to remove using conventional endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). Instead, endoscopic full-thickness resection can provide a safe and effective technique to remove these lesions while achieving clearer and deeper margins.
Author: Abhay Panchal
Researchers from National Taiwan University developed PanMETAI, an AI-powered diagnostic platform that detects early-stage pancreatic cancer using a small blood sample. The system combines AI with NMR metabolomics to analyze metabolic fingerprints in the blood. In testing, the platform achieved up to 94% diagnostic accuracy and showed strong performance across international patient groups. By analyzing metabolic signals alongside biomarkers like CA19-9 and Activin A, the model can identify subtle metabolic changes linked to early cancer.
A report from Vizient describes 2026 as a “reset” year for U.S. healthcare, driven by rising patient complexity, workforce shortages, and rapid adoption of AI. Physicians are seeing older, sicker patients with more comorbidities, while hospitals and practices continue to face thin margins, rising costs, and staffing shortages. Key trends shaping the industry include: Experts say practices that focus on improving patient access, adopting digital tools, and building team-based care models will be best positioned to remain financially viable.
In this expert discussion on the Gastroenterology Learning Network, Megan Riehl and Kate Scarlata explain that effective care for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) requires a multidisciplinary approach. After a confirmed diagnosis and medical workup, patients may benefit from a care team including a gastroenterologist, advanced practice provider, dietitian, GI psychologist, and sometimes pelvic floor physical therapists.
The March 2026 issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology (official journal of the American College of Gastroenterology) covers several key gastroenterology topics: 1. Clinical guidelines 2. Screening and prevention 3. Infectious GI diseases 4. Esophageal disorders 5. Endoscopy and procedural innovation 6. Liver disease 7. Case images and unusual presentations
By 2036, the U.S. is projected to have a shortfall of around 630 GI physicians, according to projections from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration. The shortage, however, is not evenly distributed. While several large and mid-Atlantic states — including New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania — are projected to have sizable surpluses, much of the South and Mountain West is expected to see significant deficits. Nevada, Wyoming, Alaska and Montana are projected to meet just 33% to 50% of demand, and states such as Oklahoma, South Carolina, Arkansas and Mississippi are forecast to operate…
UPMC announced the acquisition of Pennsylvania Gastroenterology (PAGI) to expand access to specialized digestive care in Central Pennsylvania. The practice will now operate as UPMC Gastroenterology Associates of Central Pa., with locations in Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill. The integration allows patients to continue care with existing physicians while gaining access to UPMC’s broader network, advanced technologies, and expanded resources. PAGI clinicians treat a wide range of digestive and liver conditions, including GERD, IBS, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, and cirrhosis.
The American Gastroenterological Association introduced an updated clinical care pathway for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as NAFLD. The update reflects new disease terminology, emerging therapies, and improved noninvasive tools for identifying and managing patients at risk. The pathway provides clinicians with a structured approach to screening, diagnosis, and risk stratification, including identifying patients at risk of fibrosis, performing routine history and blood tests, using noninvasive fibrosis scoring tools, and confirming risk through liver stiffness measurements or specialized blood tests. MASLD affects about 30% of U.S. adults and up to 65% of people with type 2 diabetes,…
The American Gastroenterological Association, together with the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, released 2026 CPT coding updates affecting gastroenterology practices. Key updates include a new CPT code for endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, revisions to colon motility testing codes, a new Category I code for percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation (PENFS), and updates to evaluation and management (E/M) codes to support proper reimbursement for GI procedures and services.
In a report by Amy Pfeiffer, a large randomized trial found that AI assistance during upper endoscopy did not significantly improve detection of gastric neoplasms after centralized pathology review. The study, led by Zehua Dong, PhD, and published in Gastroenterology, analyzed 29,514 patients across 24 hospitals in China comparing standard EGD with AI-assisted EGD using the ENDOANGEL-GN system. Detection rates were 1.42% with AI vs 1.25% without AI, a difference that was not statistically significant after expert pathology review. However, AI reduced blind spots during endoscopy and increased inspection time, and subgroup analysis suggested potential benefits for less experienced endoscopists…