Evidence-Based GI: An ACG Publication and Podcast

Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Elie S. Al Kazzi, MD, MPH discuss “Subcutaneous Infliximab (CT-P13 SC) as Maintenance Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Two Randomized Phase 3 Trials (LIBERTY),” Gastroenterology. 2024;167:919–933.

Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Christopher Velez, MD discuss “Randomised clinical trial: Efficacy and safety of on-demand vonoprazan versus placebo for non-erosive reflux disease,” by Fass R, Vaezi M, Sharma P, et al. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2023 Nov;58(10):1016-1027.

Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Margaret Zhou, MD, MS discuss “Colonoscopy quality measures and adherence to follow-up guidelines among endoscopists participating in a U.S. endoscopy registry,” by Shapiro JA, Holub JL, Dominitz JA R, et al. Gastrointest Endosc. 2024 Aug 5:S0016-5107(24)03404-7.

Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Jacqueline Gaulin discuss “Efficacy and Findings of a Blinded Randomized Reintroduction Phase for the Low FODMAP Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome,” by Van den Houte K, Colomier E, Routhiaux K, et al. Gastroenterology. 2024; 167: 333-42.

Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Douglas K. Rex, MD discuss “Quality Indicators for Colonoscopy,” by Rex DK, Anderson JC, Butterly LF, et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 2024;119:1754-80.

Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Nicole Rich, MD, MSCS discuss “Impact of longitudinal alcohol use patterns on long-term risk of cirrhosis among US veterans with steatotic liver disease,” by Wong RJ, Yang Z, Cheung R, et al. Gastroenterology. 2024; 166(6):1156-1165.

Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Philip Okafor, MD, MPH discuss “Stress ulcer prophylaxis during invasive mechanical ventilation,” by Cook D, Deane A, Lauzier F, et al. NEJM. 2024 July 4; 391(1):9-20.

Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Timothy Yen, MD discuss “Measuring size of colorectal polyps using a virtual scale endoscope or visual assessment: A randomized controlled trial,” by Taghiakbari M, Djinbachian R, Haumesser C, et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 2024 Jul 1;119(7):1309-1317.

Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Colin Howden, MD discuss “ACG Clinical Guideline: Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection,” by Chey W, Howden C, Moss S, et al. Am J Gastroenterol. 2024;119:1730-53.

Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Rahul Dalal, MD, MPH discuss “Risankizumab for Ulcerative Colitis: Two Randomized Clinical Trials,” by Louis E, Schreiber S, Panaccione R, Bossuyt P, et al for the INSPIRE and COMMAND Study Group. JAMA. 2024 Jul 22:e2412414