Evidence-Based GI: An ACG Publication and Podcast American College of Gastroenterology
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- Health & Fitness
A new monthly publication from the American College of Gastroenterology, Evidence-Based GI (EBGI) uses evidence-based methods to create abstracts and explain study results of new and important articles in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology. Listen as editors of EBGI discuss the articles they review and how the recommendations can be applied to your practice.
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Cell-free DNA Blood Test for CRC Screening: A Promising Development but Won’t “Eclipse” Current Tools
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Jacqueline Gaulin discuss “A Cell-free DNA Blood-Based Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening,” by Chung DC, Gray DM, Singh H, et al. N Engl J Med 2024; 390: 973-83.
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How Effective Are Obesity Medications for Reducing Hepatic Decompensation in NASH?
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Sonali Paul, MD discuss “Association of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists with Serious Liver Events among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Scandinavian Cohort Study,” Engstom A, Wintzell V, Melbye M, et al. Hepatology 2024; In Press.
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Resmetirom Produces NASH Resolution and Decreases Fibrosis: Results from the MAESTRO-NASH Trial
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Nicole Rich, MD, MSCS discuss “A phase 3, randomized controlled trial of resmetirom in NASH with liver fibrosis,” by Harrison SA, Bedossa P, Guy CD et al. NEJM 2024; 390(6): 497-509.
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Ustekinumab and Vedolizumab Demonstrate Safety During Pregnancy: Updates from the PIANO Registry
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Rahul Dalal, MD, MPH discuss “Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Vedolizumab and Ustekinumab Exposed Pregnancies: Results from the PIANO registry,” by Chugh R, Long MD, Jiang Y, Weaver KN, Beaulieu DB, Scherl EJ, Mahadevan U. Am J Gastroenterol. 2023 Oct 5. Epub ahead of print.
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ESD vs EMR for Large Non-Pedunculated Colon Polyps: Fewer Recurrences but More Complications
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Jeffrey Lee, MD, MPH discuss “Endoscopic En Bloc Versus Piecemeal Resection of Large Nonpedunculated Colonic Adenomas: A Randomized Comparative Trial,” by Jacques J, Schaefer M, Wallenhorst T, et al. Ann Intern Med 2024; 177: 29-38.
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ICYMI: Eating “Healthy” to Minimize Colon Cancer
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Jacqueline Gaulin discuss “Association of Ultra-Processed Food Consumption with Colorectal Cancer Risk Among Men and Women,” by Wang L, Du M, Wang K, et al. BMJ 2022; 378:e068921.