American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

We’ve released a new clinical guideline on the use of AI technology in colonoscopy. While computer-assisted detection systems (CADe) show promise in identifying more polyps, their impact on preventing colorectal cancer is still uncertain. The guideline highlights the need for further research to determine if AI can truly enhance patient outcomes. It’s reasonable for practitioners to use the tech now, but we’re not yet at a point where we can recommend universal adoption. ?? Want more expert insights? Join our March 31 Gastro Bites session. Register here: ?? https://ow.ly/FoqB50Vl5wn Learn more about the guideline: https://ow.ly/C9zI50Vl5wo

Digestive Disease Week? (DDW) is always the best opportunity to learn the latest in gastroenterology and hepatology AND reconnect with the #AGAGastroSquad! Don’t miss your opportunity to #BeGutsy with us at #DDW2025 – register to join us in San Diego, California, May 3-6, 2025. Members save $50 on registration now through April 30. Get started: https://ow.ly/P2Fs50VkHvx.

Congratulations to these five Shark Tank Pitch Competition finalists who will be presenting their innovative solutions at the AGA Tech Summit (April 3-4 in Chicago). ? AI Lumen Medical ? Amplified Sciences, Inc. ? KITE Endoscopic Innovations ? MicroSteer ? Twistomy Watch their 1-minute elevator pitch videos (https://ow.ly/yW5q50VimiS), then attend the AGA Tech Summit to see their full presentations. (https://ow.ly/UwpM50Viml6) The Shark Tank applications were stellar so a hearty thank-you to everyone who submitted applications!

Discover the risks and benefits of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors for ulcerative colitis. Complete this CME/MOC/CE program by March 21 to learn when to initiate JAK inhibitor therapy in appropriate patients. ?? https://ow.ly/Klk850UPRcf

Do you have resources to support #colorectalcancer education with your Spanish-speaking patients? AGA offers two videos in Spanish to help your patients understand CRC and the need to get screened. Get started: ?? ?Qué es el cáncer colorrectal y la necesidad de realizar pruebas de detección? https://ow.ly/Bogs50VhGzY ?? Opciones de pruebas de detección de cáncer colorrectal https://ow.ly/jSXl50VhGzX

We’re excited to share insights from the eighth annual Crohn's & Colitis Congress?, where over 150 abstracts on cutting-edge IBD research were presented. Highlights include addressing financial barriers to care, groundbreaking research on the development of Crohn's disease, and the feasibility of the treat-to-target approach in IBD management. Read more here: https://ow.ly/viNi50VhraR

Introducing our new cohort of #AGAFutureLeaders!?? These 16 exceptional gastroenterologists & hepatologists will spend the next 18 months enhancing their leadership skills and working with an experienced mentor on projects related to career development and strategic priorities for the future of the field. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyRdRnZN Lubin Arevalo, MD Veroushka Ballester Vargas, MD, MS Victor Chedid, MD, MS Ryan Fawley, MD Melissa Hershman, MD Sigh Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, MPH, DABOM, FASGE, FACG Babu P Mohan, MD Carolyn Newberry, MD Long H. Nguyen, MD, MS Neha Nigam, MD Andrew Ofosu MD MPH, FACP Arpan Patel MD PhD Ronak Vashi Patel, MD Mimi Chang Tan, MD, MPH Louise Wang, MD, MSCE Alex Zhornitskiy, MD

Calling all GI startups and innovators! Join us at the AGA Tech Summit (April 3–4 in Chicago), the premier innovation event in our industry. ?? Discover what catches the eye of investors looking to fund health care startups. ?? Meet FDA representatives who can help you find the right regulatory path for your technology. ?? Learn from peers who have been where you are and have solved problems similar to yours. Register today! https://ow.ly/UHUa50VcFuf Organized by the AGA Committee for GI Innovation and Technology (CGIT)

Welcome to our five new governing board members! We're excited to welcome Drs. Richard Peek, Michael Kochman, Fasiha Kanwal, Brijen Shah & Russ Arjal MD, AGAF to AGA's leadership. Get to know these distinguished upcoming leaders: https://ow.ly/RIHt50Vbly9

A new AGA clinical practice update provides 15 pieces of best practice advice for managing patients at high risk of gastric cancer, covering H. pylori eradication, endoscopic screening, and surveillance of precancerous conditions. ?? Read the full guidance: https://ow.ly/P9KU50VcVZ6