Daily Archives: July 3, 2018

There are limited data on how morbidity and mortality (M+M) conferences impact physician behaviors. These conferences are present at all major teaching hospitals, however, it is unclear what impact they have on physician behavior. At a tertiary care ce… Continue reading →

Gastroenterologists are at risk of injury from endoscopy due to repetitive strain and awkward postures, and it is widely agreed upon that education on ergonomics is needed. There is a paucity of data on how to best educate gastroenterologists and their… Continue reading →

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Inappropriate use of acid suppression therapy may lead to unnecessary harms, especially in the geriatric population. Despite this, acid suppression therapy remains one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the hospital. Therefore, we aimed to … Continue reading →

Measuring the effectiveness of transitional care interventions in improving outcomes in cirrhotic patients (CPs) after hospital discharge (HD) often focuses on 30-day readmission rate (RR). This metric is driven in part by reimbursement penalties. Howe… Continue reading →

Access to endoscopy is essential for achieving high rates of colorectal cancer screening. Last-minute cancellations and no-shows are relatively common for outpatient endoscopic procedures, yet filling these vacated appointment slots the same day is cha… Continue reading →

Gastroenterology is the premiere journal in the field of gastrointestinal disease and is led by an internationally renowned board of editors. As the official journal of the AGA Institute, Gastroenterology delivers up-to-date and authoritative coverag… Continue reading →