American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

Can you believe we're just 1?? week out from the #DDW2025 abstract submission deadline? Don’t wait until the last minute to press submit! Submissions are due Dec. 5. at 9 p.m. EST (UTC –5). This is your chance to showcase your science at GI’s premier meeting to an international audience. Bonus: elevate the field with your research and get feedback from peers and mentors alike. We hope to see your science ?? at Digestive Disease Week? (DDW). Use our resources to start the submission process; access them at the link in bio. #gastroenterology #hepatology #begutsy #endoscopy #gisurgery

We’re thankful for our amazing AGA and Digestive Disease Week? (DDW) staff! Many gathered last week for a Thanksgiving potluck, a long-standing AGA tradition. Thanks to everyone for all that you do! Enjoy your Thanksgiving break.

?Today, Nov. 27, is the last day to save up to $210 when you register for the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress, taking place Feb. 6-8, 2025, in San Francisco. Don’t miss out on the huge savings and register today for the premier IBD conference. ?? https://ow.ly/QbS950TiWV9

This week, we give thanks to our #AGAResearchFoundation donors. Donors like former RSA recipient Dr. Margolis, and Drs. Mccutchen, Barrett and Kim make it possible to support talented researchers who are innovating GI patient care. Join them in supporting the next generation of GI investigators. Make your end of year gift: https://ow.ly/mI0q50UeVMH.

Our #AGAGastroSquad and friends at #DIGID are sharing tips on foods to avoid to help everyone have an enjoyable holiday meal without uncomfortable symptoms like heartburn. Watch ?? to hear their recommendations – were you surprised by any of these foods? Share this resource on GERD with your patients: https://ow.ly/msET50Ue4wS.

Preventing and diagnosing GI malignancies is a big part of a gastroenterologist's job, but the approach rare malignancies is not as well-defined. In our latest Perspectives piece, Dr. Darshan Kothari and Dr. Daniel Bernstein discuss their approach to pancreatic cancer screening, while Dr. Aparna Goel and Dr. Judah Kupferman focus on cholangiocarcinoma screening. Learn more: https://ow.ly/fcR050U1EoV

AGA has published its first-ever living guideline for managing moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, streamlining treatment decisions for gastroenterologists and patients alike. Key updates include: ? Early use of advanced therapies over a step-up approach after 5-ASA failure. ? Categorization of 12 therapies into "efficacy buckets" for tailored treatment. ? Semiannual updates to incorporate the latest research and advancements. This new approach prioritizes personalized care for the 1.25 million Americans living with UC. ?? Read the full guideline in Gastroenterology: https://ow.ly/sys850UahFs #UlcerativeColitis #HealthcareInnovation #IBD

Access critical training for APPs! The 2024 Principles of GI for the NP and PA: On-Demand course consists of slides narrated by the course faculty via video and provides you with team-based expert guidance on managing GI patients through case-based learning. It is designed to provide the highest quality, GI-specific education available to APPs and to cater to both experienced providers and those new to the field. The course provides self-paced access to sessions in upper and lower GI disorders including EoE, IBD cases and IBD pharmacology, IBS, CRC screening, liver and pancreatic disease. Learn more and purchase today: https://ow.ly/vmGH50U62AO

AGA has published a new Clinical Practice Update on endoscopic scoring systems, with detailed guidance from Drs. Anna M. Buchner, Francis A. Farraye, and Marietta Iacucci on using these tools to assess mucosal healing in patients with IBD, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. ?? Read more here: https://ow.ly/ZBSm50U7bhw ?? Watch video: https://ow.ly/WRpu50U7bhv

During #NPWeek, we want to thank all of the #NPs in GI! We’re also excited to announce our new NPPA Task Force. This group will: ??Work with the AGA Education & Training Committee to develop education programs to meet the unique needs of NPs and PAs. ??Advocate for more involvement of NPs and PAs in all AGA activities. ??Provide advice and feedback on the recruitment and retention of NPs and PAs as AGA members. Learn more: https://ow.ly/MKJC50U5vKE