Endoscopic surveillance is important to keep tabs on as our patients age. 💡 A new @AGA_Gastro update highlights when to de-escalate care. After age 75, risks often outweigh benefits. De-escalating isn't about withholding treatment; it’s practicing high-value, patient-centered bedside care.

AGA update sets limits on endoscopic surveillance in older adults

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Having purpose doesn't make the hard days in healthcare easy, but it gives them context. It reminds me why we push for better clinical protocols, advocate for patients, and take time to truly listen. When you know your why, even the most exhausting work becomes part of something deeply beautiful.

The fed vs. state AI debate has come for healthcare. States want guidance but a national standard is only as good as its protections. We need guardrails to stop insurers from auto-denying care while still advancing safe clinical practice. AI must enhance clinical judgment, not replace human care!

AI Anarchy: The Federal-State Showdown Over Regulating Artificial Intelligence - American College of Gastroenterology

ACG opposes the recent OMB proposal to have political appointees approve all NIH research grants

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True patient-centered trial design happens when patient advisors help shape the protocol before it's locked. Early engagement catches unfeasible visit schedules, improves quality-of-life endpoints, and prevents costly changes later on. Patient voice need to be heard on day one!

Really appreciated Dr. Kumkum Patel's breakdown on what diversifying income in GI actually looks like in practice. I learned a lot, especially about building entrepreneurial ventures alongside clinical work. It’s a realistic look at how women in medicine can build their business. Check it out!

Trial metrics like NNT directly shape bedside care. A new @AmJGastro study shows modern FDA endpoints raise IBS NNTs by ~2 units. Standardizing this data helps clinicians set honest expectations with patients and navigate treatment trial-and-error with real transparency. This is good!

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Nearly 80% of Americans search social media for health info, yet uncredentialed voices dominate the space. 💡 A great new G&H guide provides a practical framework for GI clinicians to navigate HIPAA, FTC rules & compliance. Meeting patients online with evidence & integrity matters!

A framework for ethical and legal social media use among gastroenterologists

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Patient advocacy in drug development isn't soft science, it's good strategy for the FDA. Building Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) into protocols pre-Phase 2 avoids costly trial amendments and aligns directly with FDA guidance on quality-of-life endpoints. Early insights build better pipelines.

Really exciting developments happening in endobariatric care! Dr. Shelby Sullivan highlights how expanding access to EBMTs delivers durable, cost-effective care and helps destigmatize chronic disease management. Absolutely loved reading this one.

26% of EoE patients also have joint hypermobility, yet non-GI symptoms rarely get brought up in GI visits. A new @JACInews study links dysautonomia to active EoE. When we look beyond the esophagus and ask about the whole picture, we validate real patient experiences and deliver better care!

Dysautonomia and joint hypermobility as a subtype of EoE

In a 2026 study, researchers identified a new subtype of EoE, characterised by dysautonomia, POTs and joint hypermobility. Learn more about this subtype and how it affects quality of life.

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Trauma-informed GI care isn't just about empathy, it’s neurobiology. 🧠 Research shows that psychological processing can positively alter central nervous system responses, mitigating the development of DGBIs. Never minimize that addressing trauma is a real biological intervention!

When a treatment offers high efficacy with less post-procedure pain, getting guidelines right is a big deal for patients. Excited for this new @AmJGastro study establishing the 1st expert consensus for spray cryotherapy (LNSC) in Barrett’s & Esophageal Cancer. Safer care in action!

https://journals.lww.com/ajg/fulltext/10.14309/ajg.0000000000003752~spray-cryotherapy-esophageal-consortium-consensus

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Patient engagement shouldn't be measured only by ROI, but by the value it creates throughout development. Bringing patients into decision-making early can improve study feasibility, strengthen evidence, and lead to therapies that better reflect real-world needs.

Moving from patient centricity to patient partnership

The desire for patients to be active partners in research challenges how organisations approach patient engagement.

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Sometimes the biggest opportunity to improve outcomes is using the tools we already have more consistently. Better CKD screening can identify patients earlier, enabling timely intervention and reminding us that implementation is a powerful form of innovation.

Pharmacists Can Catch Missed CKD With One Question | Pharmacy Times

Boston University researchers say flat chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence conceals a growing diabetes-linked burden, and pharmacists have a key role in closing screening gaps.

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Nutrition is one of healthcare's most underutilized interventions. Evidence shows that programs making healthy food more accessible can improve blood pressure, A1c, and hospitalizations, reminding us that supporting healthy choices is just as important as recommending them.

Ditching the “SAD plate” to prevent and control chronic disease

The Standard American Diet—or SAD plate—contributes to high rates of chronic disease. Using the “food is medicine” approach can help your patients. 

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Patient-centricity isn’t separate from innovation or business outcomes. Research suggests every $1 invested in patient insights can generate up to a $500 return by improving recruitment, accelerating timelines, and supporting stronger commercialization.

IBS has long been viewed through the gut–brain connection, but new research highlights another piece: metabolism. Findings from nearly 2.8M people suggest IBS may be driven by multiple pathways, bringing us closer to more personalized approaches based on each patient’s biology.

Fat Metabolism Plays an Unexpected Role in IBS | The Scientist

A global genetic study of 2.8 million people revealed that blood triglyceride levels and liver function help drive irritable bowel syndrome risk.

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Patient-centricity shouldn't begin after approval. When medical affairs helps bring patient perspectives into development earlier, studies become more relevant, evidence becomes more meaningful, and therapies are better positioned for real-world success.

Bringing the Voice of Clinical Practice and Patients into Drug Development | Applied Clinical Trials Online

The evolving role of medical affairs in connecting patients, physicians, and evidence generation.

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The promise of remote patient monitoring is the shift from reactive to proactive care. One program reduced hospitalizations by 59%, while another saved Medicare $1,302 per patient annually. https://www.fastcompany.com/91567643/how-remote-patient-monitoring-advances-affordable-healthcare

Healthcare starts long before a diagnosis. Supporting food security, education, children's health, and community programs is also an investment in better health outcomes. Philanthropy has the power to strengthen the environments where well-being begins.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's big wedding present: $26M donated to charity

The couple still has yet to confirm their nuptials, but it seems they’re in the mood to celebrate something big.

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One of the biggest shifts in GI research is moving beyond "IBS causes anxiety" or "anxiety causes IBS." Studies like this suggest they're part of the same interconnected gut-brain system—a perspective that could lead to more personalized care.

A species of gut bacteria could ease anxiety and diarrhea-predominant IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition characterized by abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel movements, estimated to affect between 10% and 15% of people worldwide. Past studies suggest that in many cases this condition is accompanied by anxiety, an emotional state marked by worry, fear and/or overthinking about specific life events.

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Healthcare is very effective at measuring activity—discharges completed, portal activations, bills sent, follow-ups scheduled. These are important operational indicators, but they do not answer whether the patient’s issue was actually resolved.

In IBD, symptoms like urgency and abdominal pain often become routine before patients seek care. Creating space for honest conversation is key because earlier, more open dialogue can directly impact diagnosis and outcomes.

Open Communication Between Patients and Providers in IBD | HCPLive

Embarrassing gut issues deserve answers: testing can uncover IBS or Crohn’s, and early biologic treatment helps achieve remission.

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On Gut Matters, I spoke with Mike Raab and Dr. Laura Williams about what patient centricity looks like in practice. And we kept coming back to this idea: it’s not what we say or intend, it’s what we choose when tradeoffs show up.

Beyond the Bumper Sticker: What Patient Centricity Really Means — BloodStream Media

On this episode of Gut Matters, host Johannah Ruddy sits down with Ardelyx CEO Mike Raab and Chief Patient Officer Dr. Laura Williams to explore what patient centricity truly means in practice, not as a corporate buzzword, but as a guiding principle that shapes company culture, strategy, and decisio

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We’re still learning just how deeply connected the brain and gut really are, and PTSD is one of the clearest examples of that link:

Even after Crohn’s symptoms improve, biology may not fully reset. A new study of >1M gut cells found persistent gene activity changes across 50+ cell types and a “molecular scar” in gut stem cells. It challenges how we define remission in IBD.

Gut cell study discovers lasting molecular scars of Crohn's disease

A detailed cellular study of Crohn’s disease has mapped how gene activity changes across more than 50 cell types in the gut.

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As AI becomes more embedded in healthcare, trust may depend less on perfect accuracy and more on transparency. Patients want to know how AI is being used, where human judgment fits in, and how decisions are made. Technology advances when trust advances with it.

Transparency is vital for AI usage in health care, patient-provider relationship, OHIO researchers find

Ohio University Professors Gaurav Bansal and Vic Matta have found that addressing transparency concerns is the most critical way to foster trust in primary care providers and improve patient outcomes.

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One of the biggest shifts in GI care has been recognizing that symptoms aren't just driven by what's happening in the gut. Biology, stress, environment, and lived experience all play a role. The future of gut-brain care is personalized medicine and understanding.

How culture, stress, and social life may shape gut health

Abdominal pain before an important exam, nausea during intense stress, or sudden intestinal problems following difficult life experiences—many people regard such symptoms as a temporary bodily reaction. However, a growing body of evidence confirms that the relationship between the brain and the gut is far deeper. A publication co-authored by Professor Agata Mulak of Wroclaw Medical University indi

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Proud to see our team support Youth Enrichment Services and Scientific Adventures for Girls through partnerships with Life Science Cares Boston and Bay Area. Investing in young people’s curiosity, confidence, and opportunities today helps shape the innovators and leaders of tomorrow.

In many cases, a second opinion doesn’t change the recommendation; it changes understanding. Especially in GI care, where decisions involve trade-offs, clarity in the “why” behind a plan can be just as important as the plan itself.

Should you get a second medical opinion? A surgeon explains why doing so can make you a more confident patient

Seeking a second opinion is a patient’s right. Knowing how empowering another perspective can be may make it less awkward to ask for one.

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