Achalasia is the subject of a mini-review article in the August issue of Gastroenterology.  Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. David Katzka of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN about factors including pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.  We also begin a new feature this month highlighting important stories and topics from the August issue of GI and Hepatology News, the AGA's official newspaper.