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Join us for the next session of SCOPE Rounds Gastroenterology 2026! 📌Image-enhanced endoscopy and polyp assessment 👨‍⚕️Dr. Robert Bechara 🗓️ May 26 from 7:00 - 7:45 PM ET 👉Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

In his presentation, “Approach to Esophageal Patients: Optimizing Index Endoscopy,” John Pandolfino, MD, outlines a strategic framework for optimizing index endoscopy in esophageal symptom evaluation, with a focus on diagnostic precision and clinical efficiency. Watch the full presentation here: breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/gastroenterolo…

Endoscopic appearance of cricopharyngeal bar in a patient with dysphagia and inability to advance the upper endoscope. It can sometimes be mistaken for a “Zenker diverticulum” because of the space above the shelf (commonly coexist) #Endoscopy #GITwitter #MedTwitter

Mechanistic debate emerging around anti- IL-23 and FcγRI/CD64 binding in IBD A study (Sachen KL et al 2025) suggested guselkumab may gain additional activity through Fc-mediated binding to CD64+ myeloid cells producing IL-23 A new study now challenges whether this mechanism is actually physiologically relevant in vivo pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13… A few thoughts and I would love to read yours too

New - Intestinal ultrasound to detect postoperative recurrence in patients with Crohn's disease: an international, multidisciplinary, RAND/UCLA appropriateness method study thelancet.com/journals/langa… #GITwitter #MedTwitter

Principles of diathermy in GI endoscopy - a back to basics review 🆕 1️⃣ How diathermy works 2️⃣ Thermal effects on tissue 3️⃣ Definitions 4️⃣ Diathermy settings 📸: @ZaheerNabi8 @FrontGastro_BMJ fg.bmj.com/content/early/…

What is TXI mode (Olympus)? Unlike NBI, TXI doesn't change light's wavelength, it's post-processing of white light image TXI 1: ↑color, brightness & contrast→characterization TXI 2: ↑brightness & contrast (closer to WLI) → detection It is enhanced WLI PMID: 36420822

Don’t miss our KEYNOTE#2: How to Manage IBD Therapies with or after Cancer. Learn cancer risk in IBD, impacts of cancer treatment & IBD, and management strategies. Speaker: Dr. Jordan Axelrad, MD, MPH (NYU Langone Health). liver2026.gastro.on.ca/program/sat-ib… #gastroenterology #OAG

📢 New article on this #JCAGJeudi 📰 Establishing reference standards for small and diminutive colorectal polyp size: validation of caliper-based size measurement ✍️by Eric Cristea, Mohamed Zineddine Mahdadi, Preslava Aleksieva, Megan Oleksiw, Linda Scavo, Victoire Michal, Roupen Djinbachian, Robert Battat, and others 🔗buff.ly/6C4EPNi

Join us for the next session of SCOPE Rounds Gastroenterology 2026! 📌Image-enhanced endoscopy and polyp assessment 👨‍⚕️Dr. Robert Bechara 🗓️ May 26 from 7:00 - 7:45 PM ET 👉Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

On the blog: "Management of parastomal variceal bleeding with EUS-guided coiling and human thrombin/fibrinogen injection" by Sanjeevani Tomar, Abdullah Abbasi, Saurabh Chandan, and Mustafa A. Arain endoscopedia.com/2026/05/18/tom… @SanjeevaniTomar @abdullahabbasi @SChandanMD @m_arain1

Can pre-op pelvimetry help predict a difficult pouch? 📐🔎 This @FrontGastro_BMJ study explores pelvimetry as a predictive factor for difficult ileal pouch–anal anastomosis and postoperative complications — bringing anatomy, imaging and surgical planning together in IPAA care. 🧑‍⚕️🏥 A useful read for IBD surgeons, colorectal teams and clinicians managing patients considering restorative proctocolectomy. Read more: fg.bmj.com/lookup/doi/10.… #IPAA #UlcerativeColitis #IBD #ColorectalSurgery #Pelvimetry #FrontlineGastro #GItwitter #InflammatoryBowelDisease #SurgicalResearch #ClinicalResearch @BritSocGastro @my_UEG @AmCollegeGastro @DDWMeeting @ESGE_news @ACPGBI @ASGBI @dr_aditi_kumar @OTavabie @DrJMKennedy @DunnePdj @TrevorTabone @eathar_s @IrenePerezMD @KGananandan @zare_benjamin @medicalreg @dtleiberman

💉 How to perform the best submucosal cushion for endoscopic mucosal resection ✅ Forget about everything written in GI books - you do not need „four-quadrant“ injection. The EndoCollab method ➡️ Dynamic injection - one injection, then move scope and needle to achieve SM lift

Friends don’t let friends APC GAVE Round of applause for these authors who put the bold on banding as first line pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37040555/

❓ What best predicts liver dysfunction after locoregional therapy in HCC patients? @LTxJournal 👉 Liver function scores (MELD, MELD-Na, bilirubin) outperformed tumor and demographic variables, with MELD showing the highest discrimination for both 30- and 90-day outcomes.  👉 Retrospective cohort study by Agins et al. has recently been published in Liver Transplantation.  Predicting Severe Liver Dysfunction After Locoregional Therapy for HCC  DOI: doi.org/10.1097/LVT.00… @AASLDtweets @ILCAnews @EASLnews @myESMO  #HCC  #LocoregionalTherapy #MELD #LiverDysfunction

Pulling a PHAT stone out of the bile duct! Never gets old. #gitwitter #surgery #medtwitter #medx #medschool

Immigrants living with #IBD face major barriers to care, including language discordance, lack of translation services, and difficulty attending appointments. Call for action to improve access to IBD care for all! @CGafrey @JCanAssnGastro academic.oup.com/jcag/article/d…

Expert-led talks, Short Snapper Sessions & cutting-edge insights—all in one place! Dive into the latest in Liver & IBD research at the 19th OAG International Symposium in Niagara-on-the-Lake! Register: liver2026.gastro.on.ca #gastro #gastroenterology #MedicalConference #OAG

Join us for the next session of SCOPE Rounds Gastroenterology 2026! 📌My approach to sessile serrated lesions 👨‍⚕️Dr. Eric Lam 🗓️ May 12 from 7:00 - 7:45 PM ET 👉Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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