Australian Study Shows Modest Yet Important Effect of Butyrate on Polyp Initiation
May 20, 2024
The randomized trial suggests dietary interventions can play a protective role against polyps.
Obesity and Nutrition
Five Fitness Rules for a Healthy Brain — for Patients and for Physicians
May 18, 2024
Improving your brain health starts with improving metabolic health, says Dr. Michael Hoffmann.
Endoscopic Ablation Shows Promise in Reducing Hunger and Promoting Weight Loss
May 9, 2024
Destroying ghrelin-producing cells in the stomach reduced hunger and led to weight loss in a new study by Dr. Christopher McGowan.
Can Improving Our Diet Help Treat Health Conditions, Even Preventing Cancer?
June 15, 2022
Dr. Andrea Shin discusses two studies that shed light the impact of diet on conditions such as cancer and the potential value of dietary change in treating a wide variety of health conditions.
Dietary Interventions in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
May 21, 2022
Dr. James D. Lewis reviews data on diets for IBD patients and stresses that the patient’s goals and ability to adhere to the diet can be just as important as the diet itself.
DDW® Celebrates Women in Medicine Month
September 1, 2021
In honor of September being Women in Medicine Month, we’re recognizing some of our female speakers from DDW 2021.
SSAT Presidential Plenary Emphasizes Recent Clinical Advances and International Collaborations
May 21, 2021
SSAT President Mark P. Callery, MD, highlighted presentations that reflect the wide range of recent clinical innovations and successful outcomes of surgery for the GI tract, liver and pancreas.
The Addition of Semaglutide to Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Increases Total Body Weight Loss
May 17, 2021
New research shows pairing endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty with semaglutide leads to improved weight loss results.
Probiotics May Help Reduce Symptoms of Respiratory Infections in Vulnerable Populations
May 17, 2021
New research indicates that the use of probiotics for weight loss may help prevent upper respiratory tract infections in the most vulnerable patient populations.
Speaker Spotlight: Taylor S. Riall, MD, PhD
March 9, 2021
After attending the session “Applications and Pitfalls of Lumen Apposing Endoscopic Stents in EDGE Procedures,” participants will understand the benefits, complications and long-term risks of these novel approaches.