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Meeting and Postgraduate Course</a></strong><br /> October 27, 2024</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/docs/media/acg_2024_highlights.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Clinical Advances in Gastroenterology Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 89th Annual Scientific Meeting</a></strong><br /> October 27, 2024</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/links/media/ASGE-ACG%20Quality_Indicators_for_Colonoscopy_Release_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ACG/ASGE Release Updated Quality Indicators for Colonoscopy</a></strong><br /> August 22, 2024</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/links/media/Guide_to_the_Guidelines_Vol1_Release_FINAL.pdf">New <em>Guide to the Guidelines</em> Book Offers Practical Advice for Implementing ACG Clinical Guidelines</a></strong><br /> January 24, 2024</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/links/media/SurveillanceJointRelease-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">45 Members of Congress and 90+ Healthcare Organizations Agree: Surveillance Colonoscopy is a Preventive Service</a><br /> </strong>January 19, 2024</p> <h2>2023 Press Releases</h2> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/links/media/GI_Multisociety_Statement_on_GLP-1_Agonists_and_Endoscopy_PRESS_RELEASE.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GI Multi-Society Statement Regarding GLP-1 Agonists and Endoscopy</a></strong><br /> August 11, 2023</p> <p><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/links/media/ACG_Statement_ACP_CRC_Aug_2023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Joint Society Statement: ACG and ASGE Support Colorectal Cancer Screening Starting at Age 45</strong></a><br /> August 2, 2023</p> <p><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/links/media/ACG_UHC_Advance_Notification_Statement_06012023_For_Web_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>UHC Finally Listens to ACG & GI Community on Prior Authorization, But Questions Remain</strong></a><br /> June 1, 2023</p> <p><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/links/media/GI_Society_UHC_Release_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>GI society statement: UHC offers to trade GI prior auth for a poorly defined alternative</strong></a><br /> May 26, 2023</p> <p><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/links/media/AGA_ACG_Chronic_Constipation_Guideline_Media_Statement_05192023_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>ACG and AGA Guideline on Chronic Constipation Management is First to Recommend Supplements Magnesium Oxide and Senna as Evidence-Based Treatments</strong></a><br /> May 19, 2023</p> <p><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/links/media/GIQuIC_Health_Catalyst_Press_Release_03012023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>GIQuIC Registry Announces New Partnership with Health Catalyst</strong></a><br /> March 1, 2023</p> <h2>2022 Press Releases</h2> <p><strong><a href="https://gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022_Media_Release_Dr_Daniel_Pambianco_Elected_ACG_President_10242022_FINAL.pdf">Dr. Daniel J. Pambianco Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology</a><br /> </strong>October 24, 2022</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/docs/media/acg2022_meeting_highlights_release_final.pdf">New Clinical Advances in Gastroenterology Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 87th Annual Scientific Meeting</a><br /> </strong>October 23, 2022</p> <h2>2021 Press Releases</h2> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/docs/media/acg2021_samir_shah_elected_acg_president_final.pdf">Dr. Samir A. Shah Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology</a><br /> </strong>October 25, 2021</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/docs/media/acg2021_meeting_highlights_release_final.pdf">New Clinical Advances in Gastroenterology Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 86th Annual Scientific Meeting</a><br /> </strong>October 24, 2021</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/docs/media/ajg_new_co-eics_bajaj_long_07142021.pdf">American College of Gastroenterology Announces New Co-Editors-in-Chief of Red Journal<br /> </a></strong><em>Dr. Jasmohan Bajaj and Dr. Millie Long Assume New Role in 2022</em><br /> July 14, 2021</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/docs/media/ajg_march_2021_release.pdf">March Special Issue of <em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em> Focuses on Women’s Health in Gastroenterology and Hepatology</a><br /> </strong>March 9, 2021</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/docs/media/crc_screening_guidelines_2021_release.pdf">American College of Gastroenterology Issues Updated Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines</a><br /> </strong>March 5, 2021</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/docs/media/ajg_february_2021_release.pdf">February Issue of <em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em> Includes Study on the Effect of Residential Greenspace in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk</a><br /> </strong>February 12, 2021</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/docs/media/ajg_january_2021_release.pdf">January Issue of <em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em> Includes New Clinical Guideline on Irritable Bowel Syndrome</a><br /> </strong>January 8, 2021</p> <h2>2020 Press Releases</h2> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/docs/media/ajg_december_2020_release.pdf">December Issue of <em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em> Highlights Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health</a><br /> </strong>December 7, 2020</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gi.org/media/media-statements/press-release-new-clinical-advances-in-gastroenterology-presented-at-the-american-college-of-gastroenterologys-85th-annual-scientific-meeting/">New Clinical Advances in Gastroenterology Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 85th Annual Scientific Meeting</a></strong><br /> October 26, 2020</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gi.org/media/media-statements/press-release-dr-david-a-greenwald-elected-president-of-the-american-college-of-gastroenterology/">Dr. David A. Greenwald Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology</a></strong><br /> October 26, 2020</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/media-statements/press-release-american-college-of-gastroenterology-announces-winners-of-sixth-annual-scopys-service-award-for-colorectal-cancer-outreach-prevention-and-year-round-excellence/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>American College of Gastroenterology Announces Winners of Sixth Annual SCOPYs: Service Award for Colorectal Cancer Outreach, Prevention, and Year-Round Excellence</strong></a><br /> October 26, 2020</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/links/media/ACG_Statement_AJG_Almario_COVID_Risk_Among_PPI_Users_07072020_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Observational Study of More than 53,000 Americans Suggests an Association Between Proton Pump Inhibitors and Risk of COVID-19</a><br /> </strong><em><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/links/media/ACG_Almario_et_al_Info_Sheet_and_FAQs_About_PPIs_COVID19_07072020_FINAL.pdf">Information Sheet and FAQs About Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and Risk of COVID-19</a></em><strong><br /> </strong>July 7, 2020</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/docs/journals/ajg/ajg20-negative-issue-statement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em> Presents “The Negative Issue”</a></strong><br /> May 4, 2020</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AJG-Han-et-al-Mild-COVID19-Media-Statement-FINAL-03302020.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Digestive Symptoms Present in Mild COVID-19 Disease, Sometimes Without Fever</a></strong><br /> March 30, 2020</p> <p><strong><a href="https://gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ACG-AJG-Media-Statement-COVID19-Hubei-Pan-et-al-FINAL-03182020.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Study from <em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em> Reveals Diarrhea is a Prominent Symptom of COVID-19</a></strong><br /> March 18, 2020</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/links/media/MSTFCRC-TriSociety-Release-02182020.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GI Societies Issue Updated Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations</a></strong><br /> January 18, 2020</p> <p><strong><a href="https://webfiles.gi.org/links/media/ACG-Guideline-Disorders-of-Hepatic-and-Mesenteric-Circulation-Jan-2020-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New ACG Clinical Guideline: Disorders of Hepatic and Mesenteric Circulation</a><br /> </strong>January 6, 2020</p> <h2>2019 Press Releases</h2> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-release-registry-surpasses-10-million-colonoscopies-for-gi-quality-improvement-consortium-giquic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Registry Surpasses 10 Million Colonoscopies for GI Quality Improvement Consortium (GIQuIC)</a><br /> December 12, 2019</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/media-statements/press-release-new-clinical-advances-in-gastroenterology-presented-at-the-american-college-of-gastroenterologys-84th-annual-scientific-meeting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Clinical Advances in Gastroenterology Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 84th Annual Scientific Meeting</a><br /> October 28, 2019</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/media-statements/press-release-american-college-of-gastroenterology-announces-winners-of-fifth-annual-scopys-service-award-for-colorectal-cancer-outreach-prevention-and-year-round-excellence/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American College of Gastroenterology Announces Winners of Fifth Annual SCOPYs: Service Award for Colorectal Cancer Outreach, Prevention, and Year-Round Excellence</a><br /> October 28, 2019</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/media-statements/press-release-dr-mark-b-pochapin-elected-president-of-the-american-college-of-gastroenterology/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Mark B. Pochapin Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology</a><br /> October 28, 2019</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/media-statements/media-advisory-ciaran-p-kelly-md-facg-available-to-discuss-celiac-disease-myths-and-mysteries/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Media Availability – Ciarán P. Kelly, MD, FACG, Available to Discuss Celiac Disease: Myths and Mysteries</a><br /> October 28, 2019</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-release-gastro-girl-inc-and-acg-introduce-gi-ondemand-gastroenterologys-virtual-care-and-support-platform/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gastro Girl, Inc., and ACG Introduce GI OnDEMAND: Gastroenterology’s Virtual Care and Support Platform</a><br /> October 28, 2019</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/webfiles.gi.org/docs/media/Ulcerative-Colitis-Guideline-Release.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ulcerative Colitis Clinical Guideline Now Available</a><br /> February 27, 2019</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/webfiles.gi.org/docs/media/AJG-Feb-19.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The February issue of <em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em></a><br /> The Low FODMAP Diet, Comparing Competing Colonoscopy Preps, and More<br /> February 8, 2019</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/webfiles.gi.org/docs/media/AJG-WK-First-Issue.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACG and Wolters Kluwer Embark on New Publishing Partnership</a><br /> Featured Science from the January Issue of <em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em><br /> January 22, 2019</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/webfiles.gi.org/docs/media/CMS-Approves-GIQuIC-as-QCDR-2019-Press-Release.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CMS Approves GIQuIC as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry for the 2019 Reporting Year</a><br /> January 2, 2019</p> <h2>2018 Press Releases</h2> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/ACG-Guideline-Summaries-Release.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MDCalc Launches Beta GI Guideline Summaries with American College of Gastroenterology<br /> </a>December 3, 2018</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Wolters-Kluwer-Press-Statement-ACG-Publishing-Partner-05232018_Final.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wolters Kluwer and American College of Gastroenterology Announce Publishing Partnership<br /> </a>May 23, 2018</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/AJG-Putting-Patients-First-Release.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em> Presents the “Putting Patients First” Special Issue</a><br /> <em>Powered by Patient-Reported Outcomes</em><br /> January 9, 2018</p> <h2>2017 Press Releases</h2> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/GIQuIC-Vendor-Transition-to-FIGmd.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GIQuIC Announces Transition to More Agile Technical Platform for Its Quality Registry</a><br /> <em>FIGmd to Provide Seamless Migration of Data and Enhanced Features</em><br /> August 11, 2017</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Multisociety-recommendations-CRC-Screening-2017-final-06202017.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer presents new ranking of colorectal cancer screening tests<br /> </a>June 20, 2017</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/CMS-Approves-GIQuIC-as-QCDR-for-2017-Reporting-Year.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CMS Approves GIQuIC as a Qualified Clinical Data Registry for the 2017 Reporting Year<br /> </a>June 1, 2017</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/PMIBS-Winner-Announcement-Press-Release.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), Allergan and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Announce Winner of “Picture My IBS” Competition</a><br /> <em>The Picture My IBS Campaign Showcases Original Patient Artwork to Express the Impact of Irritable Bowel Syndrome</em><br /> April 27, 2017</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACG-Media-Release-Lynch-Syndrome-Awareness-Day.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day Brings Attention to Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes</a><br /> <em>Genetic Mutations in Lynch Syndrome Convey Cancer Risk Beyond the Colon<br /> </em>March 21, 2017</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/GIQuIC_Press_Release_Eisen_4_Million-Web.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Glenn Eisen Now Leads GIQuIC National Endoscopy Quality Registry</a><br /> <em>Over Four Million Colonoscopies in Data Set Available for Research</em><br /> February 8, 2017</p> <h2>2016 Press Releases</h2> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/AJG-Liver-Chemistries-Guideline-Release-12202016.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACG Guideline on Evaluation of Abnormal Liver Chemistries Recommends “New Normal” for Serum ALT Levels<br /> </a>December 20, 2016</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Negative-Issue-Final-Release.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em> Presents “The Negative Issue”<br /> <em>Twenty-five Negative Studies that Remind Readers that “Negative is Positive”</em></a><br /> November 3, 2016</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ACG-Media-Statement-re-Low-Dose-Aspirin-CRC-Prevention-USPSTF-04122016-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Low-Dose Aspirin for 50-to-59-Year-Olds with Cardiovascular Disease Risk Recommended for Prevention of Colorectal Cancer<br /> </a>April 12, 2016</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/GI-Societies-Urge-NY-Assembly-Dont-Legislate-Practice-of-Medicine-FINAL-04082016.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gastroenterology Groups Urge NY State Assembly: Don’t Legislate the Practice of Medicine<br /> </a>April 8, 2016</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ACG-PPI-Link-Dementia-JAMA-Neurol-021616-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Proton Pump Inhibitors’ Link to Dementia: Patients on Long-Term PPIs Should Consult Your Physician according to American College of Gastroenterology<br /> </a>February 16, 2016</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/021616-US-Multisociety-TaskForce-CRC-Guidelines.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Colorectal Cancer Patients Need Colonoscopy After Cancer Resection<br /> <em>U.S. Multi-Society Task Force Releases New Recommendations<br /> </em></a>February 16, 2016</p> <h2>2015 Press Releases</h2> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/AmJGastro-New-Co-Editors-2015-Release-FINAL-FOR-MAY-12-RELEASE.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American College of Gastroenterology Announces New Co-Editors-in-Chief of <em>Red Journal</em>: Dr. Brian Lacy and Dr. Brennan Spiegel Assume New Role in 2016</a><br /> May 12, 2015</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/SCREEN-Act-ACG-Press-Release-FINAL-04282015.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Senator Ben Cardin and Congressman Richard Neal Introduce SCREEN Act: <em>Bill Reduces Barriers for Medicare Beneficiaries to Colorectal Cancer and Hepatitis C Screening</em></a><br /> April 28, 2015</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/PublicMessage_FINAL_ASGE_AGA_ACG_SAGES_AASLD.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gastroenterology Societies Discuss Patient Safety in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: What you need to know</a><br /> January 21, 2015</p> <h2 class="toggle-item toggle-target-next toggle-is-toggled"><a class="text-600" href="#">2014</a></h2> <div class="hideshowtext toggled-item m-b-md"> <h3>Press Releases</h3> <p>December 2, 2014<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ACG_ASGE_Endoscopic_Quality_Indicators_Release_120214_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACG and ASGE Issue Updated Quality Indicators for GI Endoscopic Procedures</a></p> <p>September 22, 2014<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/current-press-releases-and-media-statements/good-bowel-cleansing-is-key-for-high-quality-colonoscopy/">Good Bowel Cleansing Is Key for High-Quality Colonoscopy</a><br /> <em>U.S. Multi-Society Task Force Releases Consensus Statement on Adequate Bowel Cleansing for Colonoscopy</em></p> <p>August 5, 2014<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/multisociety_lynchsyndrome080514">Genetic Testing of Tumor is Recommended for Colorectal Cancer Patients</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">August 5, 2014<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/acg-review-in-ibs-and-cic-2014/"><span id="sample-permalink">American College of Gastroenterology Releases Evidence-Based Systematic Review on Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Chronic Idiopathic Constipation</span></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">June 30, 2014<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/new-joint-education-standards-gi-hepatology" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Joint Education Standards Help GI & Hepatology Training Programs Meet Accreditation Requirements</a></p> <p>June 17, 2014<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/current-press-releases-and-media-statements/dili-guidelines/">New Guidelines Warn of Liver Dangers from Herbal Supplements, OTC and RX Drugs</a></p> <p>May 29, 2014<br /> <a class="text-600" title="World Digestive Health Day Focuses on Gut Microbes" href="https://gi.org/media/current-press-releases-and-media-statements/wdhd2014/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">World Digestive Health Day Focuses on Gut Microbes</a></p> <p>April 22, 2014<br /> <a class="text-600" title="Combination of Alcohol and Tobacco Increases Risk of Esophageal Cancer" href="https://gi.org/media/current-press-releases-and-media-statements/risk-of-escc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Combination of Alcohol and Tobacco Increases Risk of Esophageal Cancer</a></p> <p>March 17, 2014<br /> <a class="text-600" title="Dozens of Groups Meet in Washington to Commit to Eliminating Colorectal Cancer" href="https://gi.org/media/current-press-releases-and-media-statements/dozens-of-groups-meet-in-washington-to-commit-to-eliminating-colorectal-cancer/">Dozens of Groups Meet in Washington to Commit to Eliminating Colorectal Cancer</a></p> <p>March 3, 2014<br /> <a class="text-600" title="President Declares March 2014 National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" href="https://gi.org/media/current-press-releases-and-media-statements/president-declares-march-2014-national-colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/">President Declares March 2014 National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month</a></p> <p>January 21, 2014<br /> <a class="text-600" title="Quinoa Well Tolerated in Patients with Celiac Disease" href="https://gi.org/media/current-press-releases-and-media-statements/quinoa-well-tolerated-in-patients-with-celiac-disease/">Quinoa Well Tolerated in Patients with Celiac Disease</a></p> </div> <h2 class="toggle-item toggle-target-next toggle-is-toggled"><a class="text-600" href="#">2013</a></h2> <div class="hideshowtext toggled-item m-b-md"> <h3>Press Releases</h3> <p>November 5, 2013<br /> <a class="text-600" title="New CDC Report Shows Colorectal Cancer Tests are Underused: 23 Million American Adults Have Never Been Tested" href="https://gi.org/media/current-press-releases-and-media-statements/new-cdc-report-crc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New CDC Report Shows Colorectal Cancer Tests are Underused: 23 Million American Adults Have Never Been Tested</a></p> <p>November 5, 2013<br /> <a class="text-600" title="Data Casts New Light on Non-Celiac Wheat Sensitivity: Is it an Allergy?" href="https://gi.org/media/current-press-releases-and-media-statements/ncws-nov-2013/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Data Casts New Light on Non-Celiac Wheat Sensitivity: Is it an Allergy?</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">September 18, 2013<br /> <a class="text-600" title="Study in New England Journal of Medicine: Colonoscopy Saves Lives" href="https://gi.org/media/09182013-1/">Study in New England Journal of Medicine: Colonoscopy Saves Lives</a><br /> A study published in the Sept. 19 <em>New England Journal of Medicine</em> provides some of the clearest evidence to date that colonoscopy has advantages over sigmoidoscopy for the prevention of colorectal cancer.</p> <p>September 6, 2013<br /> <a class="text-600" title="GIQuIC Endoscopic Quality Benchmarking Registry Now Tracks Upper GI Endoscopy" href="https://gi.org/media/09062013-3/">GIQuIC Endoscopic Quality Benchmarking Registry Now Tracks Upper GI Endoscopy</a></p> <p>September 5, 2013<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/09052013-1/">New Guidelines on the Management of Acute Pancreatitis Published by the American College of Gastroenterology</a></p> <p>August 13, 2013<br /> <a class="text-600" title="Heat Waves Increase Incidence of Infectious Gastroenteritis and IBD Flares" href="https://gi.org/media/08132013-2/">Heat Waves Increase Incidence of Infectious Gastroenteritis and IBD Flares</a></p> <p>July 23, 2013<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/07232013-2/">New Guidelines on Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia Published by the American College of Gastroenterology</a></p> <p>June 18, 2013<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ACG_Statement_FDA_Decison_FMT_Vender_061813.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACG Statement on IND Requirements for FMT</a></p> <p>June 2, 2013<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ACG_NYTimes_Response_Media_Statement_final_6.3.13.cf_.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACG New York Times Media Response Statement</a></p> <p>June 2, 2013<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/ACGLrttoEditorNYTimesreColonoscopy.pdf">ACG Letter to Editor of New York Times re Colonoscopy Article</a></p> <p>May 7, 2013<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/05072013_ACG_Press_Release_Food_and_GI_Disorders_Issue_AJG.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Evidence on Role of Food in Gastrointestinal Disorders</a><br /> May Issue of <em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em> Features IBS, Celiac Disease, Fatty Liver</p> <p>March 22, 2013<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03212013_ACG_Press_Release_SCREEN_Act_Introduction.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SCREEN Act Introduced in House and Senate for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month</a><br /> Legislation Proposed to Ensure Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening under Medicare</p> <p>March 5, 2013<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/03052013_ACG_Press_Release_New_GERD_Guideline.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Treatment Guidelines on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Published by The American College of Gastroenterology</a></p> <p>February 25, 2013<br /> <a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Joint_Cost_Sharing_Release_Final_022013.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Colonoscopy Cost Sharing Eliminated for Privately Insured Patients</a><br /> Societies Advocate Same Change for Patients with Medicare</p> <h3>Press Releases from ACG 78th Annual Meeting</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-releases-for-acg-annual-scientific-meeting/press-briefings-and-release/">American College of Gastroenterology Announces Press Briefing Schedule and Press Release Highlights from Upcoming Annual Scientific Meeting</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-releases-for-acg-annual-scientific-meeting/dr-harry-sarles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Harry Sarles Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-releases-for-acg-annual-scientific-meeting/esophageal-cancer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Physical Activity May Reduce the Risk of Esophageal Cancer</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-releases-for-acg-annual-scientific-meeting/app-colonoscopy-prep/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Smartphone App Helps Coach Patients in Colonoscopy Preparation</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-releases-for-acg-annual-scientific-meeting/childhood-c-difficile/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Childhood Factors May Predispose Adults to <i>Clostridium difficile</i> Infection</a><br /> <em>Breast feeding and reduced exposure to antibiotics during infancy are protective factors</em></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-releases-for-acg-annual-scientific-meeting/two-ibd-studies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Two IBD Studies: National Survey Finds Inadequate Access to Health Care for IBD Patients and IBD Does Not Affect Academic Performance of Children</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-releases-for-acg-annual-scientific-meeting/liver-four-case-reports/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Herbal and Weight Loss Supplements, Energy Drink Associated with Liver Damage and Liver Failure: Four Case Reports</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-releases-for-acg-annual-scientific-meeting/vegf-pancreatic-cancer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Biomarker in Bile VEGF Can Correctly Identify Pancreatic Cancer with High Sensitivity</a><br /> <em>Markers in bile could identify cancer earlier than measuring some markers in blood</em></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-releases-for-acg-annual-scientific-meeting/fmt-ibd-ibs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Evidence Reveals Impact of Fecal Transplantation upon Gut Flora and Digestive Health Among Immune Compromised Patients and Those with Chronic GI Disorders: IBD, IBS</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-releases-for-acg-annual-scientific-meeting/ibs-psychological-factors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Novel Research Suggests Efficacy of Diagnostic Blood Test for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS); Psychological Factors Like Anxiety, Depression May be Central Drivers of IBS Rather than Inflammation</a>.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-releases-for-acg-annual-scientific-meeting/hepatitis-c-treatments/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Effectiveness of New Hepatitis C Treatments Featured at ACG Annual Scientific Meeting</a><br /> <em>Rapid Evolution of Medical Research Advancing Hepatitis C Treatment</em></p> <h3>Annual Meeting Media Advisories</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-releases-for-acg-annual-scientific-meeting/president-plenary-sessions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Media Availability on Highlights of ACG’s President Plenary Sessions</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-releases-for-acg-annual-scientific-meeting/advisoryajglecture/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Media Availability on The American Journal of Gastroenterology Lecture</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://gi.org/media/press-releases-for-acg-annual-scientific-meeting/press-briefing-hepatitis-c/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Press Briefing on New Developments in Hepatitis C Treatment</a></p> </div> <h2 class="toggle-item toggle-target-next toggle-is-toggled"><a class="text-600" href="#">2012</a></h2> <div class="hideshowtext toggled-item m-b-md"> <h3>Press Releases</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="http://giquic.gi.org/docs/10112012_ReleaseColonoscopyQualityRegistrySurpasses100000.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GIQuIC Colonoscopy Quality Registry Surpasses 100,000 Cases</a><br /> Milestone Underscores Value of Clinical Benchmarking Tool for Gastroenterology Practices</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012_US_Multisociety_Task_Force_Colonoscopy_Surveillance_Guidelines_corrected.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GI Societies Issue New Colonoscopy Surveillance Guidelines</a><br /> Guidelines Support Previous Recommendations, Address Murky Areas of Cancer Screening</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/HCV_CDC_Age-based_Screening_Release_08162012.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CDC Calls for Hepatitis C Screening for 1945 to 1965 “Boomer” Generation</a><br /> Gastroenterologists Who Treat Hepatitis C Say This Action Could Halt Fatal Progression of Liver Virus</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/AJG-Impact-Factor-Increases-July-2012-Media-Statement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em> “Impact Factor” Increases to 7.28</a><br /> Ranked as One of the Top Clinical GI Journals</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ACG_WGO_WDHD_Common_GI_Symptoms052412.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gut Symptoms in the Global Spotlight for “World Digestive Health Day” on May 29</a><br /> New Resource Center from the American College of Gastroenterology Addresses Common Digestive Troubles</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ACGandCampaigntoEndObesityColonCancerRelease03152012.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Obesity Increases the Risk for Colorectal Cancer and Polyps</a><br /> American College of Gastroenterology & Campaign to End Obesity Team Up to Urge Screening</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ColonoscopyNEJMRadiologyStatement02232012.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Studies Point to Colonoscopy as Key to Reducing Colorectal Cancer Deaths</a><br /> American College of Gastroenterology’s Preferred Strategy for Detection and Prevention</p> <h3>Press Releases from ACG 77th Annual Meeting</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ACG2012-Annual-Scientific-Meeting-Roundup-Release-6.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Innovative Technologies and Endoscopic Techniques to Treat Gastrointestinal Disorders; New Insight on Esophageal and Colorectal Cancers; Trends in <em>C. difficile</em>, GI Bleeding Mortality Among Featured Topics Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 77th Annual Meeting</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012ACGRelease-Esophageal-Cancer-Risks-Statins_2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Risks of Esophagus Cancer Studied: Statins May Protect Against Esophageal Cancer While Osteoporosis Treatments Do Not Add to Risk</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012ACGRelease-GI-bleeding-mortality-HemosprayTM.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Death from GI Bleeding Decreased in United States in Past Two Decades,<br /> Experimental Treatment in Pediatric Patient Resolves Life-Threatening GI Bleeding Crisis</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012ACGRelease-Constipation-and-Colorectal-Cancer.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chronic Constipation Linked to Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer<br /> Study Demonstrates Association, Not Causation, Researchers Say</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012ACGRelease-CRC-Risk-Factors.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increased Colorectal Cancer Risk for Extended Family Members, Younger Endometrial Cancer Patients<br /> New Studies Also Highlight Impact of Gender, Race and Obesity on CRC, Adenoma Detection Rates</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012ACGRelease-Marijuana-and-cyclic-vomiting.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marijuana Use May Cause Severe Cyclic Nausea, Vomiting, A Little-Known, But Costly Effect<br /> Researchers Suggest is Serious Burden to Health Care System, Urge Public, Provider Awareness</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012ACGRelease-New-Technologies-Advance-Treatment-of-GI-Disorders.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Technologies and Endoscopic Techniques Emerge to Address Gastrointestinal Disorders<br /> From visualizing the gut lining in IBS to new techniques to treat achalasia, GI docs use new tools</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012ACGRelease-Electrical-stimulation-acupressure-gastroparesis.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chronic Electrical Stimulation at Acupressure Points May Relieve Stomach Woes for Diabetics<br /> Study Suggests Home-based, Non-invasive Therapy is Effective in Treating Gastroparesis Symptoms</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012ACGRelease-Diabetes-and-Barretts-Esophagus.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Type 2 Diabetes May Increase the Risk of Barrett’s Esophagus<br /> Study Suggests Diabetic Men at Highest Risk Independent of Obesity, Smoking, and Alcohol Use</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012ACGRelease-IBD-IBS-Overlap-3.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Studies Suggest Possible Overlap of IBS Symptoms and Inflammatory Bowel Disease<br /> Antidepressants May Help IBS Symptoms in IBD; Mesalamine May Provide Relief for Those with IBS</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012ACGRelease-Racial-dispartaties-in-IBD.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Studies Explore Racial Disparities in IBD Symptoms and Therapy<br /> Provide New Insights on Infliximab Use, Disease Characteristics, Fistulizing Crohn’s Disease</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012ACGRelease-Trends-in-C-difficile-diarrhea-both-pediatric-and-elderly-patients.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Research Highlights Changing Epidemiology of <em>Clostridium difficile</em>,<br /> Explores Health Impact of the Diarrheal Infection in Hospitalized Children<br /> Report Suggests Fecal Microbiota Therapy May Help Pediatric Patients with Recurrent <em>C. diff.</em> Diarrhea</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012ACGRelease-Gastric-bypass-nutrient-deficiency-selenium.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Selenium Deficiency May Cause Cardiomyopathy Post-Gastric Bypass<br /> Case Reports Highlight Importance of Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation after Bariatric Surgery</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/2012ACGRelease-Electrical-Stimulation-of-LES-for-GERD-2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Electrical Stimulation of the Esophagus Promising Treatment for Unresolved Reflux Symptoms</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ACG2012-Ronald-J-Vender-MD-FACG-Elected-ACG-President-2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Ronald J. Vender Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology</a></p> <h3>Annual Meeting Media Advisories</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ACG2012-Media-Advisory-New-Techologies-2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Press Briefing – New Technologies Advance Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ACG2012-Media-Advisory-GI-Cancers-Risk-Factors.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Press Briefing – Assessing Risks for Gastrointestinal Malignancies</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ACG2012-Media-Advisory-Lawrence-Brandt-AJG-Lecture-Fecal-Transplant.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Media Advisory – Fecal Transplantation for Persistent <em>C. difficile</em> Infection<br /> Lawrence J. Brandt, MD, MACG presents the <em>American Journal of Gastroenterology</em> Lecture</a></p> </div> <h2 class="toggle-item toggle-target-next toggle-is-toggled"><a class="text-600" href="#">2011</a></h2> <div class="hideshowtext toggled-item m-b-md"> <h3>Press Releases</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ACGPressRelease090611.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Increased Incidence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms Among 9/11 World Trade Center Survivors Worsened Their Health-Related Quality of Life</a><br /> Health Care Providers Urged to Recognize Links Between GERD and Psychological, Respiratory Conditions and Consult Guidelines for Coordinating Physical, Mental Health Care</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Foodborne_Illness_060311.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tips and Resources on Foodborne Illness from the American College of Gastroenterology</a><br /> European Outbreak of <em>E. coli</em> Points to Importance of Safe Food Handling</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-WDHD_Diarrheal_Diseases_052611.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Diarrheal Disease Prevention and Management is Focus for World Digestive Health Day</a><br /> Tips and Resources for Consumers from the American College of Gastroenterology</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-ACG_IBD_Systematic_Review_04072011.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Digestive Experts Grade Treatment Options for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Causes of IBD Explored Including “Hygiene Hypothesis”</a><br /> New systematic review of medical management of IBD developed by expert ACG IBD Task Force published by <em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em> as supplement to April 2011 special journal issue devoted to IBD.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-CRC_PSA_Podcast_031111.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American College of Gastroenterology Announces New Colorectal Cancer Awareness Public Service Campaign, Podcasts on Risk Factors, Special Concerns for African Americans and Screening Options</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Gary_Williams_Colon_Cancer_PSA_030711.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Terrapins’ Coach Gary Williams Teams Up To Fight Colon Cancer</a><br /> New Public Service Campaign Targets Men to Get Important Screening Tests</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-March_CRC_Month_030211.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lifesaving Potential of Colorectal Cancer Screening Unrealized for Many Medicare Beneficiaries</a><br /> Medicare patients who should be screened for colorectal cancer as part of covered preventive benefits are not getting recommended tests, a cause for concern among the nation’s digestive health specialists. At a time when the trends in CRC deaths are declining, CMS estimates that only 50 percent of Medicare beneficiaries have received some sort of colorectal screening.</p> <h3>Press Releases from ACG 76th Annual Scientific Meeting</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2011acg_Roundup_Release-FINAL_1027D.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Groundbreaking Treatments, Innovative Prevention Strategies and New Insights on Impact of Lifestyle Factors on Digestive Health Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 76th Annual Meeting</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011acg_cdiff-hospital__FINAL-Oct-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Antibiotics May Not Be Only Cause of Community-Acquired <em>Clostridium difficile</em> Infection<br /> Nursing Home Residence May Allow for “On-Admission” Prediction Model of Disease Severity</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011acg_Celiac-Cosmetics__FINAL-OCct-26.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celiac Patients Face Potential Hazard As Information on Cosmetic Ingredients Difficult to Find<br /> Products Used on Lips and Face Can Result in Unexpected Exposure to Gluten</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011acg_smoking__FINAL-OCT-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cigarette Smoking’s Impact Lingers after Quitting: Current, Former Smokers May Face Impaired Pancreatic Duct Cell Function, Elevated Colorectal Cancer Risk that Persists Longer for Women</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2011acg_fecal-transplant-cdiff_FINAL_1025.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fecal Microbiota Transplants Effective Treatment for C. difficile, Inflammatory Bowel Disease<br /> Long-Term Follow-Up of Potentially Life-Saving Procedure Provides Further Evidence of Efficacy</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011acg_nail_salon_hepc_FINAL-Oct-26.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hepatitis Transmission Risk Needs to Be Studied in Nail Salons, Barbershops<br /> New Analysis Questions Adequacy of Disinfection Regulations</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011acg_Alcohol_and_SIBO-FINAL-oct-26.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Moderate Alcohol Consumption is Associated with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth<br /> Just One Drink per Day May Be Cause of GI Woes Like Bloating, Gas, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011acg_probiotics__FINAL-Oct-26.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Probiotics Effective in Combating Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea; “Good Bugs” Look Promising as Anti-Inflammatory Agent for Patients with Ulcerative Colitis, Psoriasis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-ACG-Hepatitis-C-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Research on Improved Treatment Options and Screening Strategies for Hepatitis C</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011acg_ibs-trauma__FINAL-Oct-27.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Psychological Traumas Experienced Over Lifetime Linked to Adult Irritable Bowel Syndrome<br /> Stress Associated with Grief, Natural Disasters, and Emotional Abuse Plays Ongoing Role in IBS</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-ACG-Hepatitis-C-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Screening Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C during a Routine Colon Cancer Screening</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/2011acg_mozart-effect__FINAL-OCT-30.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Physicians Who Play Mozart While Performing Colonoscopy May Improve Adenoma Detection Rate<br /> New Study Highlights Importance of Adenoma Detection Rate as Quality Indicator for Colonoscopy</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011acg_Social-Media__FINAL-Oct-26.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Social Media Has Role in Delivery of Healthcare but Patients Should Proceed With Caution<br /> Esophageal Cancer Survivors Benefit From Facebook Group, IBD Patients at Risk of Misinformation on YouTube</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011-ACG-Vitamin-D-IBD-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Research Confirms Latitude Variation in Incidence of Chronic Digestive Diseases<br /> Investigators Explore Potential Role of UV Light Exposure and Vitamin D in Crohn’s Therapy</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2011ACG-CRC-Quality-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Research Highlights Training to Improve Colorectal Cancer Detection and Assesses Impact of Pre-Cancerous Changes in the Far Reaches of the Colon</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ACG-2011-Lawrence-R.-Schiller-Elected-ACG-President-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Lawrence R. Schiller Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology</a></p> <h3>Annual Meeting Media Advisories</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/MediaAdvisory_Hep-C-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Press Briefing – Hepatitis C: Improving Sustained Viral Response & Screening Strategies for a Silent Epidemic</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/MediaAdvisory_Gut-Bugs-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Press Briefing – Good, Bad and Ugly Bugs: Mother Nature as a Treatment for Better Health in the GI Tract</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/MediaAdvisory-FDA-IBD-Workshop-Oct-2011.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Media Advisory – Feasibility of Mucosal Healing as a Clinically Significant Endpoint in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Trials</a><br /> American College of Gastroenterology and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration Joint Workshop</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Media_Advisory_Gibson-AJG-Lecture-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Media Advisory – Food as a Key Management Strategy for Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms?</a><br /> Peter Gibson, MD presents the <em>American Journal of Gastroenterology</em> Lecture</p> </div> <h2 class="toggle-item toggle-target-next toggle-is-toggled"><a class="text-600" href="#">2010</a></h2> <div class="hideshowtext toggled-item m-b-md"> <h3>Press Releases</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-ACG_ACC_AHA_PPI_Antiplatelet_Drugs_110810.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Proton Pump Inhibitors and Antiplatelet Drugs Can Be Used Together Following Careful Consideration of the Risks and Benefits</a><br /> Using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and antiplatelet drugs (thienopyridines) together is an appropriate way of treating patients with cardiovascular (CV) disease who are at high risk of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeds, despite recent concerns about an adverse interaction between these two types of drugs, according to an Expert Consensus Document released jointly by the American College of Cardiology Foundation, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Heart Association.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-AJG_Features_080310.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hormone Replacement Therapy Linked to Lower Risk of Certain Colon Cancers; Antibiotic Therapy Promising for Ulcerative Colitis; and Alcoholic Liver Disease Mortality Featured in August Issue of <em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em><br /> </a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-AJG_Features_062210.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Guide for Vaccinating the IBD Patient and Findings on the Impact of Gluten-Free Diet in Adult Celiac Patients Featured in June Issue of <em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em></a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-IBD_Podcasts_052710.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American College of Gastroenterology Unveils New Podcast Series on IBD</a><br /> ACG Experts Provide Insight on New IBD Therapies, Pregnancy and Pediatric Patient Concerns</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-WDHD_IBD_051910.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American College of Gastroenterology Supports Global IBD Awareness Efforts</a><br /> ACG Marks World IBD Day, World Digestive Health Day 2010 with Emphasis on Living Well</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Rome_Algorithms_040610.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rome Foundation Introduces New Clinical Tool for Diagnosis of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in <em>The American Journal of Gastroenterology</em></a> | <a class="text-600" href="/media/releases/RomeAlgorithm.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sample Algorithm</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-African_Americans_and_CRC_032310.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Awareness, Earlier Screening Key to Reducing Colorectal Cancer Deaths, Disparities for African Americans – Not All Doctors, Patients Aware Screening for African Americans Should Begin at 45 – Not 50<br /> </a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-ACG_March_CRC_Month_030210.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Right Colorectal Cancer Test for the Right Patient, Physician Experts Available to Explain Screening Options for March Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-ACG_ACCME_Accreditation_010510.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American College of Gastroenterology Earns Highest Accreditation from ACCME</a><br /> Accreditation with Commendation Cites ACG as a “Change Agent”</p> <h3>Press Releases from ACG 75th Annual Scientific Meeting</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_Roundup_Release.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Innovative Technologies, Insights, Prevention and Treatment Strategies in Gastroenterology Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 75th Annual Meeting</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_Statins_and_Colon_Cancer.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Meta-Analysis Looks at Role of Statins in Reducing Colon Cancer Risk</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_C_diff.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Attack on <em>C. difficile</em>: New Studies Explore Strategies to Combat High Rates of Hospital Infections and Treat Patients through Fecal Transplants, Tumeric</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_Fructose_Intolerance_Kids.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fructose Intolerance Common in Children with Chronic Abdominal Pain</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_Gut_Hormones_and_Function_Obesity.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Understanding of Gut Hormones and Gut Function Sheds Light on Obesity</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_VitaminD_and_IBD.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vitamin D Deficiency Puts Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients at Greater Risk of Osteoporosis, Osteopenia and an Overall Higher Rate of Abnormal Bone Density</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_Gerd_and_Sleep.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Acid Reflux, Functional Dyspepsia Have Significant Impact on Disordered Sleep</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_CRC.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Racial Disparities in Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer Could Impact Medical Guidelines for Screening and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_Fatty_Liver_Pentoxifyline.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Encouraging Findings Suggest New Avenues for Treating Liver Disease in Overweight Americans</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_CRC_Screening_Program.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Investment in Colorectal Cancer Screening Programs that Target Pre-Medicare Population Needed to Reduce Treatment Costs in the Medicare Population</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_Obesity.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Studies Highlight Obesity’s Impact on Gastrointestinal Health: From Increased Severity of Crohn’s Disease to Higher Cancer Risks and Coronary Artery Disease</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_CRC_Sessile_Polyps_and_Retroflexion.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Colon Cancer Screening Specialists Target Unusual Polyps, Test Effective Techniques to Improve Detection</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_IBD_Tests_Avoid_Radiation_Exposure.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Diagnostic Techniques Help IBD Patients Avoid Ionizing Radiation Exposure</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_Chumley_Elected_President.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Delbert L. Chumley Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology</a></p> <h3>Annual Meeting Media Advisories</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_Media_Advisory_Drossman_AJG_Lecture.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Abuse, Trauma and GI Symptoms: Is there a Link?</a><br /> Douglas A. Drossman, MD, FACG Presents the <em>American Journal of Gastroenterology</em> Lecture</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_Media_Advisory_Cdiff.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Press Briefing – Attack on <em>C. difficile</em>: A GI Perspective – How We Can Combat this Serious Health Issue</a><br /> Researchers explore strategies to combat high-rates of hospital infections and treat patients</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-10ACG_Media_Advisory_Obesity.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Press Briefing – Obesity: GI Risks and Clinical Implications</a><br /> Researchers explore obesity’s impact on GI health and the efficacy of treatments for overweight and obese GI patients</p> <h3>Media Statements</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-GIQuIC_Statement_022310.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The New Name for Quality Measures in GI Endoscopy is “GIQuIC”</a><br /> Announcing the Quality Improvement Registry for Endoscopy</p> </div> <h2 class="toggle-item toggle-target-next toggle-is-toggled"><a class="text-600" href="#">2009</a></h2> <div class="hideshowtext toggled-item m-b-md"> <h3>Press Releases</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Task_Force_Report_GI_Training_110409.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gastroenterology/Hepatology Societies Release Report Evaluating Fellowship Training Curriculum</a></p> <h3>Press Releases from ACG 74th Annual Scientific Meeting</h3> <p><strong>Effects of World Trade Center Cleanup Still Being Felt </strong><br /> In a six year study of World Trade Center workers, researchers probed the connection between the high frequencies of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and mental health disorders (MHD) reported among exposed workers during the post 9/11 cleanup. Their findings suggest that mental health disorders play an important role in the genesis and persistence of GERD among these workers and therefore treatment of the underlying mental health disorder may be necessary to resolve the physical manifestation of GERD.</p> <p><strong>Chronic GI Problems After Infectious Gastroenteritis for Military Personnel</strong><br /> Researchers from the United States Navy examining functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGD) within the active military population and their connection to of infectious gastroenteritis (IGE) found not only a significant association between IGE and FGD, but also that almost 3 out of 10 military personnel studied still received FGD related-care two years after their initial diagnosis.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-09ACG_Stressful_Occupations_GI_Disorders.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gut Check: Studies Explore Connection between High Stress and High Exposure Jobs and GI Disorders</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-09ACG_Pro_Athletes_Metabolic_Risks.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">For Bigger Athletes: Potential Future Health Risks</a><br /> New primary research comparing the signs of metabolic syndrome in professional baseball and football players, reveals that the larger professional athletes – football linemen – may encounter future health problems despite their rigorous exercise routines. These findings may have implications for younger athletes, and the general public facing rising obesity rates, as well.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-09ACG_Military_Dogs.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">In Combat Zone, Gastroenterologists’ Skills Put to Test</a><br /> Gastroenterologists working in Joint Base Balad, Iraq, present special cases that put their endoscopic skills to test while on deployment to diagnose and treat military dogs that provide vital protective roles in security and munitions detection.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-09ACG_IBD_Tx_and_Skin_Cancer.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Possible Link Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment And Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer</a><br /> Findings from a new retrospective cohort study indicate that patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), especially those receiving the thiopurine class of medications to treat IBD, may be at risk for developing non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). In light of these findings, the American College of Gastroenterology is encouraging physicians treating patients with IBD to provide appropriate counseling and monitoring for NMSC.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-09ACG_Colonoscopy_Technologies.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Technologies to Advance Diagnosis by Colonoscopy</a><br /> Several studies on new colonoscopic technologies reveal some imaging modalities fare better than others at improving detection of potentially pre-cancerous growths in the colon known as adenomas. Research on a retrograde viewing device for the colonoscope, high definition colonoscopy (HD), and HD “chromocolonoscopy” looks at which imaging modalities are most effective at giving physicians a clearer diagnostic picture.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-09ACG_LOAD_Therapy_HPylori.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Combination Therapy Looks Promising Against Ulcer Bacteria</a><br /> Results of a new study reveal that LOAD therapy is superior to LAC at eliminating the bacterium in patients with gastritis and peptic ulcers. Helicobater pylori, a bacteria implicated in peptic ulcers and gastritis, was eradicated in 95 percent patients who took a 7-day course of combination therapy with levofloxacin, omeprazole, nitazoxanide (Alinia®) and doxycycline (LOAD) compared to eradication in only 80.9 percent of patients on lansoprazole, amoxicillin and clarithromycin (LAC) for seven days.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-09ACG_Capsule_Endoscopy_Cardiac_Devices.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Capsule Endoscopy Safe for Patients with Implantable Cardiac Devices</a><br /> A study of 91 patients with implantable cardiac devices such as pacemakers, implantable defibrillators or left ventricular assist devices found that performing capsule endoscopy in these patients is safe and that the devices in general do not interfere with images captured by the capsule. Capsule endoscopy is most often performed for occult GI bleeding, a condition not uncommon among elderly patients, who also have the most number of implantable cardiac devices.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-09ACG_Bowel_Preps.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Researchers Find New Importance of Preparation in Determining Colonoscopy Follow-up Interval and Evaluate New Bowel Preparation Formulations</a></p> <p><strong>Bowel Preparation Impacts Follow-up Timetable for Colonoscopy</strong><br /> After studying records on some 788 patients, researchers concluded that inadequate bowel preparation by the patient before colonoscopy resulted in a recommended follow-up colonoscopy 17.1 months earlier than average. By comparison, finding an adenoma during the procedure resulted in a recommended follow-up examination 17.2 months earlier than average.</p> <p><strong>Researchers Evaluate New Bowel Prep Approaches</strong><br /> In December 2008, a popular OTC bowel preparation for colonoscopy, which contained phosphosoda, was recalled from the market. ACG researchers presented papers evaluating new bowel preparation formulations and approaches. In a pilot study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Polyethelne Glycol (PEG) plus ascorbic acid (Moviprep) compared to magnesium citrate for bowel preparation before colonoscopy, researchers found that overall colon preparation was excellent or good for the vast majority of those receiving either solution. The study also showed a significant improvement in the quality of bowel preparation when using split dosing with either preparation. Researchers also evaluated a new oral sulfate solution (SUPREP®) compared to a large volume polyethylene glycol (PEG) and electrolytes solution (NuLYTELY®) in the ability to cleanse the proximal, or right colon, which has received increased attention as an important site of missed adenomas. In each case, the oral sulfate solution outperformed the PEG and electrolytes solution.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-09ACG_Racial_Gender_Disparities_GI_Cancers.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">For African Americans, Women and Latinos, Higher Risk of GI Diseases May Mean More Vigilance, Earlier Screenings</a></p> <p><strong>Largest Cohort Study to-Date Examines Barrett’s Esophagus Prevalence Among Latinos</strong><br /> In the largest cohort study to-date, researchers studying the prevalence of Barrett’s Esophagus (BE) in the Latino population found that the prevalence of BE among Latino males was on par with non-Latino White males, the segment of the population in which BE has historically been most prevalent.</p> <p><strong>Racial and Gender Disparities in Colon Cancer</strong><br /> Two new retrospective and cohort studies explore disparities in race and gender in the incidence and epidemiology of colorectal cancer. Female patients, in particular female Hispanic patients, are being diagnosed with more right-side, or proximal, colon cancers compared to the population in general. In addition, African American patients, in particular African American males, are reported to have the greatest proportion of advanced colon cancers compared to all groups. A related study shows that African American patients are more likely than other ethnic groups to have multiple polyps, as well as polyps located on the proximal side of the colon.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-09ACG_Philip_Katz_Elected_President.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACG Elects Dr. Philip O. Katz President</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-09ACG_GI_Circle_Launch_Within3.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACG to Revolutionize Scientific Exchange on Within3</a></p> <h3>Media Statements</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Obama_Speech_091009.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Obama Speech Heralds Prevention Power of Screening Tests Like Colonoscopy</a><br /> Gastroenterologists Applaud President’s Call for Coverage</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-ACG_WDHD_IBS_052909.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Media Advisory for World Digestive Health Day Friday May 29, 2009 Virtual Press Conference</a><br /> New Interactive Tools from ACG Aim to Bring Hope to Millions of IBS Patients Searching for Relief</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-ACG_Kennedy_Hutchinson_Intro_032609.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gastroenterologists Applaud Kennedy-Hutchinson Bill’s Renewal of War on Cancer</a><br /> Strategies to Address Rare GI Cancers and Colorectal Screening Among Key Provisions</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-09ACG_Colon_Cancer_Guideline.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American College of Gastroenterology Issues Updated Colorectal Cancer Guidelines Colonoscopy Every Ten Years is Preferred Screening Strategy According to Experts</a><br /> Click <a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-09ACG_CRC_Guideline.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to access PDF of guideline.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Annals_Family_Med_Colonoscopy_011309.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Colonoscopy Quality Critical Factor to Thorough Exam and Best Colon Cancer Detection Flawed Analysis Misleading on Key Quality Indicators</a><br /> ACG statement on study by Wilkins et al.,”Screening Colonoscopies by Primary Care Physicians: A Meta-Analysis” Annals of Family Medicine – January 2009</p> </div> <h2 class="toggle-item toggle-target-next toggle-is-toggled"><a class="text-600" href="#">2008</a></h2> <div class="hideshowtext toggled-item m-b-md"> <h3>Press Releases</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-ACC_ACG_AHA_Clopidogrel_PPIs_2008.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)/American Heart Association (AHA) Joint comment on Studies Regarding Possible Interaction of Clopidogrel and Proton Pump Inhibitors</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-ACC_ACG_AHA_Antiplatelets_NSAIDS_100608.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACCF/ACG/AHA 2008 Expert Consensus Document on Reducing the Gastrointestinal Risks of Antiplatelet Therapy and NSAID Use</a><br /> ACG joined the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association in developing consensus guidelines outlining a stepwise approach for reducing the risk of ulcers and gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding among patients using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) along with antiplatelet agents. The new guidelines were published in AmJGastroenterol concurrently with the ACC and AHA journals.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-CT_Colonography_091808.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Despite Advances in the Accuracy of CT Colonography in Detecting Polyps, Digestive Health Experts Urge Patients to Consider Risks and Realities</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Obesity_Health_Concerns_081908.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Obesity Raises Risks of Serious Digestive Health Concerns</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Barretts_Esopagus_Guideline_032508.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Updated Treatment Guidelines for Barrett’s Esophagus Offer Important New Recommendations for Challenging Clinical Controversies</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-CRC_Guideline_030508.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">March 5, 2008 – New Guidelines Update Recommendations on Colorectal Cancer Screening</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Cancer_Deaths_021908.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">U.S. Cancer Deaths Down but Far Too Few Americans Screened for Colon Cancer</a></p> <h3>Press Releases from ACG 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-08ACG_Air_Pollution.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Air Pollution May Increase Risk of Appendicitis</a><br /> Exposure to air pollutants, particularly ozone, was associated with a modest increased risk of developing appendicitis. Notably, the effect of air pollution was strongest during the summer months, when people were more likely to be outside.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-08ACG_Metabolic_Syndrome.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Metabolic Syndrome Ups Colorectal Cancer Risk</a><br /> In a large population-based study, metabolic syndrome patients had a 75 percent higher risk of colorectal cancer compared to those without metabolic syndrome.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-08ACG_Parents_Misperception.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Parents Foster Significant Misperceptions of Children’s Weight and Often Misjudge Risk for Obesity in Adulthood</a><br /> Results of a survey revealed most parents do not perceive their children as overweight or at risk for adulthood obesity. Even though all the children had elevated BMI, less than 13 percent of the parents reported their child as currently overweight. Fewer than one-third perceived that their child’s risk for adult obesity was above average or very high</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-08ACG_Federal_Health_Savings.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Screening for Colorectal Cancer Before Medicare Age Could Save Millions in Federal Health Care Dollars</a><br /> A new study suggests a screening program for colon cancer in patients starting ten years prior to Medicare eligibility, at age 55 instead of Medicare’s 65, would save at least two dollars for every dollar spent.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-08ACG_Probiotics.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Studies Examine the Effectiveness of Probiotics in IBS</a><br /> Several studies highlight the safety and efficacy of probioitcs in improving symptoms and normalizing bowel movement frequency in patients suffering from constipation or diarrhea related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-08ACG_Eosinophilic_Esophagitis.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Study Finds Summer is Peak Season for Diagnosis of Esophagus Disorder</a><br /> Two new studies examined eosinophilic esophagitis, a condition that can mimic symptoms of GERD, in a small proportion of people. The first study found that the diagnosis of EoE peaked during the summer months. The second analysis reviewed a case series of heartburn patients who underwent surgery to treat GERD, but who were found later actually to suffer from EoE.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-08ACG_Smoking_Link.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Women Require Less Tobacco Exposure than Men to Increase Colon Cancer Risk</a><br /> While smoking poses a health threat to both men and women, women require less tobacco exposure than men to have a significant increased risk for colorectal neoplasia. In a separate analysis, researchers found smoking may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer precursor lesions, particularly in patients with a strong family history of the disease.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-08ACG_New_Therapeutic_Tx_Esophageal_Cancer.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Colorectal Cancer Screening Technologies Improve Detection of Polyps During Colonoscopy</a><br /> Two studies highlight new technologies with the potential to improve the detection of colorectal polyps and flat lesions during colonoscopy.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-08ACG_Vitamin_D_Deficiency.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vitamin D Deficiency Common in Patients with IBD</a><br /> Chronic Liver Disease Patients with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic liver disease are at increased risk of developing Vitamin D deficiencies. Two separate studies highlight the importance of regular Vitamin D checkups in the evaluation of patients with certain digestive diseases.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-08ACG_Endoscopic_Tx_Esophagus.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Endoscopic Therapy May Offer an Alternative to Surgery for Patients with Barrett’s Esophagus, Early Stage Esophageal Cancer</a><br /> Two separate studies suggest endoscopic mucosal resection, or EMR, is an effective treatment alternative to surgery and generally yields positive long-term results for patients with Barrett’s esophagus or early stage esophageal cancer.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-08ACG_New_Therapeutic_Tx_Esophageal_Cancer.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Therapeutic Treatment Approach Improves Survival in Esophageal Cancer Patients</a><br /> A new therapeutic treatment, when delivered endoscopically and used in combination with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, improved survival rates in patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-08ACG_Good_Bowel_Prep.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Studies Highlight the Importance of Bowel Prep and Effectiveness of Colonoscopy in Detecting Potentially Dangerous Polyps</a><br /> New research emphasizes the importance of adequate bowel preparation prior to colonoscopy, and highlights the remarkable effectiveness of colonoscopy in detecting and removing pre-cancerous polyps, particularly tiny, flat, potentially pre-cancerous growths in the colon known as “sessile serrated adenomas,” that may go undetected or unreported by other colorectal cancer screening methods.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-08ACG_Eamonn_Quigley.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eamonn M.M. Quigley, MD, FACG Elected ACG President</a></p> <h3>Media Statements</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Review_Management_IBS_121808.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACG Releases Evidence-Based Systematic Review on Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome</a> – December 17, 2008</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Quality_Colonoscopy_121608.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Quality Colonoscopy Exam Remains Best Strategy for Detection of Polyps and Cancers</a> – December 16, 2008</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-African_American_CRC_Survival_Gap_121508.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Report on Racial ‘Survival Gap’ for Colorectal Cancer Supports American College of Gastroenterology Call for African Americans to Begin Screening at Age 45 – Five Years Earlier Than Current Recommendations</a> – December 15, 2008</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-WSJ_CTC_Response_102808.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACG Responds to Wall Street Journal Article on Virtual Colonoscopy</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Vegas_HCV_022808.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. Foxx-Orenstein’s Response to Las Vegas Hepatitis C Infections</a> – Feb. 28, 2008</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Obesity_Efforts_051608.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Digestive Health Specialists Applaud CEO’s Efforts to Fight Obesity & Overweight</a></p> </div> <h2 class="toggle-item toggle-target-next toggle-is-toggled"><a class="text-600" href="#">2007</a></h2> <div class="hideshowtext toggled-item m-b-md"> <h3>Press Releases</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Pregnancy_Heartburn_Relief_120707.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American College of Gastroenterology Offers Tips to Ease the Heartburn of Pregnancy</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Clinical_Guidance_Pregnant_Patients_120707.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American College of Gastroenterology Offers Updated Clinical Guidance for Managing Pregnant Patients</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-CRC_Screening_African_Americans_Oprah_102807.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oprah and Dr. Oz Highlight Lifesaving Potential of Colon Cancer Screening</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-NEJM_CT_Colonography_10042007.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Despite Advances in the Accuracy of CT Colonography in Detecting Polyps, Digestive Health Experts Urge Patients to Consider Risks and Realities</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-FAQ_Colorectal_Screening.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Frequently Asked Questions When Considering a Colorectal Cancer Screening Test</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-ASCs_071707.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medicare Agency Jeopardizes Access to Cost-Effective Care, Potentially Threatens Health of U.S. Seniors by Limiting Life-Saving Colorectal Cancer Screening</a><br /> Gastroenterologists Predict CMS “Death Blow” to Ambulatory Surgery Centers</p> <h3>Press Releases from ACG 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-07ACG_Obesity_and_CRC_Risk_among_Women.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Obesity Strongest Risk Factor for Colorectal Cancer Among Women</a><br /> A study of women’s risk of colorectal cancer found obesity is the strongest risk factor for colorectal neoplasia, an even stronger association than smoking. Of the patients who had colorectal neoplasia, 20 percent were obese and 14 percent were smokers.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-07ACG_Sushi_Risk_on_the_Gut.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Consumption of Raw Fish Raises Potential Health Concerns for Consumers</a> Two case studies from Japan point to a potential health problem as more Americans consume raw fish in the form of sushi. Anisakiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the consumption of raw or undercooked seafood containing Anisakis larvae. The ingested larvae can lead to cramping, diarrhea, vomiting and small bowel obstruction warranting a trip to the emergency room.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-07ACG_Work_Productivity_in_Functional_GI_Diseases.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Impairment from Chronic Digestive Problems Amounts to One Lost Day Per Week</a><br /> Those who suffer from common functional gastrointestinal disorders face work productivity losses and impairments in daily activity that amount to the loss of at least one day of work in a 40-hr workweek.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-07ACG_GERD_and_Sleep.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nighttime Acid Reflux Can Impact Sleep</a><br /> Nighttime acid reflux, along with some of the less typical manifestations or symptoms of GERD, is associated with significant sleep impairment.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-07ACG_Gastric_Bypass_Post-op_Nutrition_Issues.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gastric Bypass Surgery May Cause Post-Op Nutrient Deficiencies</a><br /> Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth can emerge after gastric bypass surgery, which can impact the absorption of vitamins, minerals and micronutrients, such as calcium and zinc, causing potentially serious complications.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-07ACG_NSAIDs_Risks_and_Cost_Benefits.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Use of Common, But Potentially Dangerous, Pain Medicines Underreported</a><br /> New studies highlight the risks and significant health care costs of GI injury and bleeding from the use of NSAIDs. According to a survey conducted at Eastern Virginia Medical School, 22 percent of respondents did not think NSAIDs were important to mention to their doctor, revealing a common misperception about these over-the-counter remedies.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-07ACG_Colorectal_Cancer_Risk_in_IBD.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mesalamine Linked to Cancer Protection for High Risk IBD Patients</a><br /> Mesalamine use among patients with inflammatory bowel disease was associated with a decrease in incidence of colorectal cancer when comparing cases and controls. Patients with IBD are at significantly higher than average risk for colorectal cancer and should be screened more frequently, but another study revealed many don’t get recommended tests.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-07ACG_GERD_and_Chest_Pain.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GERD Can Masquerade as Persistent Cough or even Severe Chest Pain</a><br /> Acid reflux into the esophagus can present as other symptoms such as chronic cough or chest pain. Two new studies highlight the little known connection between acid reflux and seemingly unrelated problems.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-07ACG_Minorities_and_CRC_Screening.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Racial & Ethnic Differences in CRC Incidence Emphasize Importance of Screening</a><br /> Minorities are at increased risk for colorectal cancer than Caucasians, but less likely to undergo life-saving screening tests. More African Americans had proximal advanced polyps than Caucasians, and when compared to Latin Americans, both shared similar colonoscopy findings.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-07ACG_Colonoscopy_in_Elderly.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Colorectal Cancer Screening Remains Essential for Elderly Adults</a><br /> Two new studies support continued colorectal cancer screening among elderly Americans. While colorectal adenomas were detected more frequently in adults 80 and older, screening colonoscopy improved survival in the elderly by detecting colon cancer at earlier stages.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-07ACG_First_Screening_Colonoscopy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">First Colonoscopy with Removal of Polyps Linked to Reduction in Colon Cancer Death</a><br /> Using a model from the National Polyp Study data, researchers found a dramatic reduction in expected colorectal cancer deaths with screening colonoscopy that cleared the colon of pre-cancerous polyps-whether or not there were follow-up exams-suggesting the initial screening with “polypectomy” may account for mortality reduction.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-07ACG_Amy_Foxx-Orenstein_President.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amy E. Foxx-Orenstein, DO, FACG Elected ACG President</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-07ACG_PG_Gift_101507.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACG Announces Generous Gift by Procter & Gamble</a></p> </div> <h2 class="toggle-item toggle-target-next toggle-is-toggled"><a class="text-600" href="#">2006</a></h2> <div class="hideshowtext toggled-item m-b-md"> <h3>Press Releases from ACG 71st Annual Scientific Meeting</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-06ACG_Maternal_IBS_Child_GI_Symptoms.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gender and Family Size Influences IBS Symptoms in Children</a><br /> Illness behavior, specifically complaints of recurrent abdominal pain, in girls with mothers who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) may be intensified in smaller families, where children have more one-on-one contact with their mothers. (link to maternal IBS on Child Gastrointestinal symptoms)</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-06ACG_Colonoscopy_5_Year_Follow-up.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Re-Screening for Colorectal Cancer after Initial “All Clear”</a><br /> Patients run a very low risk of having colon cancer five years after a screening colonoscopy that detected no precancerous growths or polyps. The study supports current ten-year screening interval for colonoscopy recommendations from the American College of Gastroenterology.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-06ACG_IBD_Medication_Compliance.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medical Compliance in IBD Patients Advances Cost-Savings</a><br /> Patients who consistently take medications for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) incur 50 percent lower total health care costs than those who fail to refill prescriptions or follow physician instructions<br /> to switch drugs.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-06ACG_Cannabinoids_and_Stomach_Pain.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cannabis Chemicals May Alleviate Post-Eating Stomach Cramps</a><br /> A chemical component extracted from the cannabis, or marijuana, plant may relax the colon and reduce stomach cramping after eating.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-06ACG_Colorectal_Screening.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">14-Year Decline in Colon Cancer Due to Increased Screening</a><br /> Increased colorectal screening has reduced the incidence of colorectal cancer according to a new study. The decline in colorectal cancer cases from 1988 to 2002 coincides with improvements in, and the increased use of, tests such as the fecal occult blood test, the flexible sigmoidoscopy and the colonoscopy.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-06ACG_Capsule_Colonoscopy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tiny Video Capsule Shows Promise in Colonoscopy Screening</a><br /> Capsule colonoscopy, in which patients swallow a small video capsule that then examines the colon for polyps, could be a promising new tool for colon cancer screening.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-06ACG_Education_Initiative_Increases_Colonoscopy_Rates.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Education Triples Colon Cancer Screening Rates Among Latinos</a><br /> Community education, including physician referrals and attention to cultural settings, tripled the number of colonoscopies performed among a predominantly Latino inner-city population.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-06ACG_Halitosis_and_GERD.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Study Links Bad Breath to Heartburn, GERD</a><br /> Study links bad breath or halitosis to GERD, bacterial overgrowth could be a culprit.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-06ACG_IBD_and_Womens_Work_Performance.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Impact of IBD on Women’s Personal, Professional Lives</a><br /> Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has a negative impact upon patients’ educational, professional, and personal lives. IBD causes long-term inflammation of the intestines and affects more than 600,000 Americans each year. Common forms of IBD include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-06ACG_Drug_Induced_Liver_Injury.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Some Prescriptions Can Lead to Chronic Drug-Induced Liver Injury</a><br /> A new consortium study found higher rates of chronic drug-induced liver injury (DILI) resulting from the common prescription medications known as antimicrobials and anticonvulsants. A surprising 23 percent of patients showed evidence of a chronic condition six months after their enrollment in a new study measuring DILI.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-06ACG_Hepatitis_C_and_College_Kids.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">75% of College Students Report Risk Factors for Hepatitis C</a><br /> College undergraduates in the United States do not recognize the magnitude of their risk behaviors for contracting Hepatitis C, a chronic viral liver disease, according to a survey conducted at a large midwestern university. Researchers found that 75 percent of undergraduates in this study had a potential Hepatitis C risk factor, from tattoos to sharing body jewelry.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-06ACG_Resveratrol.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New study: Drinking Red Wine Cuts Risk of Colorectal Cancer</a><br /> The consumption of more than three glasses of red wine a week reduced the risk for significant colorectal neoplasia (SCRN), or colon cancer. Researchers suspect the high content of the compound resveratrol in red wine plays a key role. Resveratrol is an anti-fungal chemical that occurs naturally under the skin of red wine grapes.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-06ACG_Transoral_Gastroplasty_for_Morbid_Obesity.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New, Minimally-Invasive Surgery for the Morbidly Obese</a><br /> New studies demonstrated that transoral endoscopic surgical techniques – entering the abdomen through oral cavities such as the nose and mouth – can be successful in both bovine and human patients. Further, patients who underwent endoscopic-guided transoral gastroplasty for morbid obesity showed signs of initial weight loss.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-06ACG_David_Johnson_President.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dr. David A. Johnson Elected ACG President</a></p> </div> <h2 class="toggle-item toggle-target-next toggle-is-toggled"><a class="text-600" href="#">2005</a></h2> <div class="hideshowtext toggled-item m-b-md"> <h3>Press Releases</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Nighttime_Heartburn_Workplace_Productivity_083105.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nighttime Heartburn’s Impact on Workplace Productivity Costs the Nation More Than $1.9 Billion Each Week</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Junior_Faculty_Development_Grant_Award_Recipient_081605.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American College of Gastroenterology Announces 2005 Junior Faculty Development Grant Award Recipient</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-New_Recommendations_CRC_Screening_AA_032105.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Recommendations by the American College of Gastroenterology Call for Changes in Colorectal Cancer Screening of African Americans</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Corporate_Support_Grows_031705.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Corporate Support Grows for ACG’s Advancing Excellence Campaign</a></p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-Fraudulent_Medical_Procedures_031405.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">American College of Gastroenterology Fears Fraudulent Medical Procedures in California Could Create Troubling Questions for Patients with Legitimate Need for Screening Tests</a></p> <h3>Press Releases from ACG 70th Annual Scientific Meeting</h3> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-05ACG_Stomach_Lie_Detector.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Stomach, a Better Lie Detector?</a><br /> A new study suggests that changes in gastric physiology perform better than standard polygraph methods in distinguishing between lying and telling the truth.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-05ACG_Race_Age_CRC.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Impact of Race and Age in Colorectal Cancer Risk</a><br /> Two new studies show that young African Americans are at a much higher risk for colon cancer than other races. One study found that African Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer at a younger age than whites, while the other found younger blacks are more likely to have pre-cancerous polyps that younger whites or Hispanics.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-05ACG_Probiotics_in_IBS.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Probiotics in Irritable Bowel Syndrome</a><br /> A new study of the probiotic strain B. infantis 35624 shows promising results in normalizing frequency of bowel movements in patients suffering from constipation or diarrhea – the two ends of the spectrum in Irritable<br /> Bowel Syndrome (IBS).</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-05ACG_OTC_NSAIDs.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Possible Dangers of Over-The-Counter Pain Medicines</a><br /> Patients who combine the common over-the counter pain medications ibuprofen and naproxen with aspirin have a risk of gastrointestinal complications including ulcers, perforations and bleeding that is two to three times greater than patients who take these medications but do not combine them with aspirin.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-05ACG_Oral_Rehydration_Gastroenteritis_in_Kids.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pedialyte® vs. Gatorade® in Kids with “Stomach Flu”</a><br /> In a trial of oral rehydration solutions, Gatorade® proved as effective as Pedialyte® in correcting dehydration and improving bowel symptoms for children with diarrhea and vomiting related to acute viral gastroenteritis.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-05ACG_Nighttime_GERD.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nighttime Heartburn’s Role in Sleep Problems</a><br /> New research on acid reflux shows: 1. Patients with sleep complaints but no heartburn symptoms suffered episodes of nighttime acid reflux; 2. Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux are common and frequently severe in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-05ACG_IBS_Patient_Knowledge_Attitudes.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Study of Patient Knowledge, Attitudes in IBS</a><br /> Significant misconceptions about the causes of their condition and mistaken beliefs about its potential progression into other diseases, including cancer, marks the knowledge of a sample of patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-05ACG_Gender_Tobacco_Age_CRC.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Women More Vulnerable to Risk of Colorectal Cancer from Tobacco</a><br /> A new study of gender and risk factors for colorectal cancer reveals that while both tobacco and alcohol increase risk for colorectal cancer, women who smoke are at higher risk.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-05ACG_Diabetes_Risk_for_CRC.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Diabetes & Risk of Colorectal Cancer</a><br /> A new study released at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology confirms that patients with diabetes are significantly more likely to have colon cancer than individuals without diabetes.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-05ACG_Maternal_IBS_Solicitousness.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Affect of Birth Order on Parental Solicitousness in Moms with IBS</a><br /> New research presented at the 70th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology suggests that birth order impacts child perceptions of maternal solicitousness toward GI symptoms, particularly in families where the mother has Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-05ACG_Presenteeism_Absenteeism_in_IBS.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Improvement in Work Attendance, Productivity With IBS Treatment</a><br /> A new study shows that treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with constipation may have a significant impact on absenteeism from work, as well as improving presenteeism – defined as coming to work but being less productive. IBS is second only to the common cold as the leading cause of work absenteeism.</p> <p><a class="text-600" href="https://acgcdn.gi.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/media-releases-05ACG_Jack_Di_Palma_Presidency.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jack A. DiPalma, M.D., FACG of Mobile, AL Elected ACG President</a><br /> The current 2004-2005 ACG President is John W. 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