Upper GI Tract
News
GERD: Endoscopic therapies may offer alternative to PPIs
Across 22 randomized, controlled trials and observational studies, objective and symptomatic improvement varied between endoscopic modalities.
From the Journals
CagA-positive H. pylori patients at higher risk of osteoporosis, fracture
Study adds additional weight to previous findings regarding H. Pylori infection and bone fragility, particularly among CagA-positive...
News
AGA updates endoscopic management of nonvariceal upper GI bleeding
Endoscopy is central to management of nonvariceal upper GI bleeding, but only after patients are appropriately triaged and stabilized.
From the Journals
Swallowable ‘sponge on string’ to diagnose esophageal cancer
In Focus
Eosinophilic esophagitis: Frequently asked questions (and answers) for the early-career gastroenterologist
The authors review management of adults with EoE and offer practical guidance to key questions for the young gastroenterologist as well as...
From the Journals
Proton pump inhibitors tied to COVID-19 risk
“My view is that PPIs are frequently overused, and maybe this is one more piece of data that, if someone is on PPIs, maybe they don’t need to be...
Perspectives
Endoscopic myotomy for achalasia
In this edition of Perspectives, Dr. Mouen Khashab and Dr. Rob Siwiec tackle an exciting and constantly evolving topic, which is the optimal...
News
FDA approves metoclopramide nasal spray for diabetic gastroparesis
From the Journals
AGA Clinical Practice Update: Functional heartburn
Recognizing the presence of functional heartburn is vital to prevent unnecessary acid-suppressive therapy and invasive antireflux treatments.
From the AGA Journals
AGA Guideline: Management of eosinophilic esophagitis
Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis should receive topical steroids instead of oral steroids or no treatment.