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Helicobacter pylori antibiotic resistance: stewardship, tailored therapies and future perspectives

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Effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in a Veterans Affairs Cohort of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients with Diverse Exposure to Immunosuppressive Medications

Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 has rapidly expanded, however clinical trials excluded patients taking immunosuppressive medications such as those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Therefore, we explored real-world effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccina… Continue reading

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Impact of Telemedicine Modalities on Equitable Access to Ambulatory Gastroenterology Care

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Meeting the challenge of antimicrobial resistance in cirrhosis: the invisible threat that lies within.

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More testosterone, less aggression…at least in the stomach

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AGA Rapid Review and Guideline for SARS-CoV2 Testing and Endoscopy Post-Vaccination: 2021 Update

This guideline provides updated recommendations on the role of pre-procedure testing for SARS-CoV2 in individuals undergoing endoscopy in the post-vaccination period and replaces the prior guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association (re… Continue reading

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Comments on Study of Single Metal Stent and Multiple Plastic Stents Insertion for Benign Biliary Strictures Secondary to Chronic Pancreatitis

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Presentation of the AGA Distinguished Achievement Award in Basic Science to Kim E. Barrett, PhD, AGAF

Kim Elaine Barrett, PhD, is the 2021 recipient of the AGA Distinguished Achievement Award in Basic Science for her outstanding contributions to understanding mechanisms and regulation of intestinal epithelial transport and barrier function. Kim is a Di… Continue reading

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Presentation of the AGA William Beaumont Prize in Gastroenterology to David Y. Graham, MD

It is an honor to write this piece to celebrate Dr David Y. Graham, MD, recipient of the American Gastroenterological Association William Beaumont Prize in Gastroenterology. Established in 1976, this recognition prize honors a senior investigator who h… Continue reading

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Development of a Core Outcome Set for Therapeutic Studies in Eosinophilic Esophagitis (COREOS): An International Multidisciplinary Consensus

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