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Stool donation: motivators and deterrents

June 5, 2018

We’re all familiar with donating our clothing, our blood and even our valuable time. But, what about donating your stool? There’s an urgent medical need

Why is rectal cancer increasing among younger people?

June 5, 2018

Colonoscopy, a dreaded, but highly recommended procedure that helps detect and prevent colorectal cancer (CRC), is typically not something to worry about until your 50s.

Virtual reality measures link between endoscopy performance and doctor’s stress level

June 5, 2018

For doctors dealing with life-threatening emergencies during endoscopy, the management of stress is crucial, but poorly understood. Using virtual reality, Dr. Philip Levine, a gastroenterology

Notable science from DDW 2018

June 5, 2018

In a DDW Daily News video exclusive, DDW Council Chair Grace H. Elta, MD, AGAF, FASGE, discusses four notable abstracts from DDW 2018 in Washington, D.C. Dr. Elta highlights one abstract from each of the four DDW-sponsoring societies.

Is an HCV cure rate of 100 percent realistic?

June 4, 2018

Although antiviral therapy has led to a cure rate of more than 90 percent of hepatitis C virus (HCV) cases, David E. Bernstein, MD, FAASLD, thinks more can be done to increase the cure rate. In this DDW Daily News video exclusive, Dr. Bernstein discusses several obstacles preventing patients’ access to curative therapies. He also addresses the benefits of HCV therapy and whether it’s possible to eradicate HCV and achieve 100 percent cure rate.

SSAT president announces new strategic planning initiative, examines future of society

June 4, 2018

During the SSAT Presidential Plenary on Sunday, SSAT President Stanley W. Ashley, MD, said the society is preparing for a new strategic plan that will re-evaluate the society’s role as well as its financial future and ongoing relationship with DDW^®. “We are at the right time to start planning the next 10 years,” he said.

New data suggests individual microbiomes and diet affect human health

June 4, 2018

It has long been clear that “we are what we eat.” But a growing body of experimental data suggests it is not just what we eat, but how our individual gut microbiomes interact with diet that affects health. Federico Rey, PhD, explained this data during an AGA Symposium on Sunday.

Experts review challenges in chronic pancreatitis pain management

June 4, 2018

Suresh Chari, MD, examined the medical and nutritional therapies for pain management in an ASGE Clinical Symposium on Sunday morning. “Pain is processed in some of the same areas of the brain as thoughts and emotions — structural damage or inflammation are not essential to experience pain,” Dr. Chari said.

Sights to see in Washington, D.C.

June 4, 2018

Whether you have an evening free after DDW^® sessions or you’re staying a couple extra days after the meeting, Washington, D.C., offers a variety of activities and capital sights to see this spring.

Awareness and early detection vital in cases of acute-on-chronic liver failure

June 4, 2018

Patrick S. Kamath, MD, DM, MBBS, will define acute-on-chronic liver failure and review its history and scope during Monday’s AASLD State-of-the-Art Lecture Acute on Chronic Liver Failure: Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approach.

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Stool donation: motivators and deterrents

Why is rectal cancer increasing among younger people?

Virtual reality measures link between endoscopy performance and doctor’s stress level

Notable science from DDW 2018

Is an HCV cure rate of 100 percent realistic?

SSAT president announces new strategic planning initiative, examines future of society

New data suggests individual microbiomes and diet affect human health

Experts review challenges in chronic pancreatitis pain management

Sights to see in Washington, D.C.

Awareness and early detection vital in cases of acute-on-chronic liver failure

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