Probiotics are among the most controversial dietary supplements, according to Gerard E. Mullin, MD, MS. In this DDW News video, Dr. Mullin discusses controversy about the efficacy and potential harm of probiotics.
For the 23rd year, ASGE will highlight the most innovative endoscopic techniques and unusual cases from around the world during the annual ASGE Video Plenary.
“DDW attendees can choose from three options to claim CME: 1. Tap “Claim My CME” on the DDW Mobile App to access the
CME website. 2. Visit a registration kiosk on-site. 3. Go to www.ddw.org/cme following the meeting.”
The annual AGA Recognition Awards honor the achievements of innovators and leaders in gastroenterology. During a reception Sunday evening, AGA celebrated members who contribute to the profession.
“All GI/hepatologists are asked to assist maternal fetal medicine in the care of pregnant women with liver disease, and as the prevalence of HCV increases and screening guidelines change, we are certain to be faced with this clinical dilemma more often,” says Nancy S. Reau, MD, FAASLD, who will co-moderate Tuesday’s AASLD Clinical Symposium “Managing HBV and HCV in Pregnancy.”
Catch up on #DDW19 with these photos. Share your photos online using the hashtag #DDW19 and tag @DDWMeeting. Look for an entire meeting recap in the DDW News post edition gallery!
Bruce R. Bacon, MD, AGAF, will deliver the “Morton I. Grossman Distinguished Lectureship” on Tuesday. Find out more about Dr. Bacon in this AGA Speaker Spotlight.
Sajiv Sethi, MD, MPH, is currently two countries short of traveling to 30 countries before he turns 30. Read more about this adventerous ASGE Attendee Spotlight.
Nancy S. Reau, MD, FAASLD, discusses the worldwide prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C during pregnancy, and points to some of the resources available to gastroenterologists treating expectant mothers with viral hepatitis.
SSAT President Steven C. Stain, MD, reviewed some of the society’s key initiatives and accomplishments over the past year and shared his thoughts on both the challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead for the society and the specialty during his presidential address “Our Path Forward” on Sunday.