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June 8, 2020

Contribute to the scientific program at DDW 2021 by submitting your suggestion for a session. The form is now live on the DDW website.

See #DDW19 in photos and start planning for #DDW20

May 28, 2019

At Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2019 in San Diego, CA, DDW commemorated its 50th year as the premier meeting in gastroenterology, hepatology and surgery. Nearly 14,000 attendees helped us celebrate over four days of networking and world-class education that featured 813 original sessions (oral and poster), 4,229 posters and 291 exhibitor booths.

ASGE honors leaders in GI endoscopy at Crystal Awards

May 28, 2019

ASGE and the ASGE Foundation honored several outstanding gastroenterologists who have contributed to the advancement of GI endoscopy during the annual Crystal Awards dinner on Sunday, May 19, at the US Grant Hotel in San Diego. Gregory G. Ginsberg, MD, FASGE, won the Rudolf V. Schindler Award, ASGE’s highest honor.

SSAT/ISDS joint symposium offers updates in hernia repair

May 28, 2019

An SSAT joint symposium with the International Society of Digestive Surgery (ISDS) at DDW on Tuesday, May 21, featured a series of presentations covering the latest evidence-based updates on paraesophageal, inguinal, ventral and parastomal hernia repairs. Garth R. Jacobsen, MD, FACS, opened the symposium with a discussion of inguinal hernia repair.

Experts attempt to separate ‘the hope from the hype’ about dietary supplements

May 28, 2019

How should gastroenterologists counsel patients about the use of dietary supplements? Gastroenterologists with nutritional expertise addressed that question in an AGA session on Monday, May 20, at DDW® 2019 in San Diego, CA. Jost Langhorst, MD, said the widespread availability and use of dietary supplements makes the question impossible to ignore.

Initial evaluation and diagnosis critical in management of ALF and ACLF during first 48 hours, experts say

May 28, 2019

R. Todd Stravitz, MD, FACP, FACG, FAASLD, and Jasmohan S. Bajaj, MD, AGAF, FACG, FAASLD, FRCP, discussed the management of acute liver failure and acute-on-chronic liver failure within the first 48 hours at an AASLD symposium on Monday, May 20, at DDW.

DDW News video: Managing HBV and HCV in pregnancy

May 28, 2019

Although there are incredibly effective therapies for viral hepatitis, disruption of maternal to child transmission remains an important aspect of prevention. In this DDW News video, Nancy S. Reau, MD, FAASLD, discusses some of the challenges of treating expectant mothers with hepatitis B and C.

DDW News video: Happy birthday DDW!

May 20, 2019

DDW^® 2019 in San Diego, CA, marked the 50th anniversary of Digestive Disease Week. Meeting attendees gathered at a reception on Friday, May 17, to celebrate the anniversary and sing “Happy Birthday.”

AGA symposium provides practical tips to avoid physician burnout

May 20, 2019

Carol A. Burke, MD, AGAF, FACG, FASGE, FACP, and Joseph C. Anderson, MD, MHCDS, FACG, shared practical ways physicians and institutions can decrease the chance for burnout in the AGA symposium “Balancing Work and Life While Avoiding Burnout in Gastroenterology” on Sunday afternoon.

Lecturer looks to future of value-based health care

May 20, 2019

Monday’s SSAT Maja and Frank G. Moody State-of-the-Art Lecturer David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS, offered suggestions for overcoming challenges associated with value-based health care models as they continue to evolve.

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Share Your Great Ideas for DDW® 2021

See #DDW19 in photos and start planning for #DDW20

ASGE honors leaders in GI endoscopy at Crystal Awards

SSAT/ISDS joint symposium offers updates in hernia repair

Experts attempt to separate ‘the hope from the hype’ about dietary supplements

Initial evaluation and diagnosis critical in management of ALF and ACLF during first 48 hours, experts say

DDW News video: Managing HBV and HCV in pregnancy

DDW News video: Happy birthday DDW!

AGA symposium provides practical tips to avoid physician burnout

Lecturer looks to future of value-based health care

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