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Evidence-Based GI: An ACG Publication and Podcast
Evidence-Based GI: An ACG Publication and Podcast
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A new monthly publication from the American College of Gastroenterology, Evidence-Based GI (EBGI) uses evidence-based methods to create abstracts and explain study results of new and important articles in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology. Listen as editors of EBGI discuss the articles they review and how the recommendations can be applied to your practice.
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Associate Editor Elie Al Kazzi, MD, MPH and Vasantham Chaudhary, MD discuss "Global Consensus Statement on the Management of Pregnancy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease," by Mahadevan U, Seow CH, Barnes EL, et al. Published in Am J Gastroenterol, August 27, 2025.
Leandro Sierra, MD interviews author Zachary Fricker, MD on "ACG Clinical Guideline: Perioperative risk assessment and management in patients with cirrhosis," by Mahmud N, Fricker ZP, McElroy LM, Qayed E, Wong RJ, Ioannou GN. Published in Am J Gastroenterol, 2025;120:1968-1984.
Christopher Vélez, MD and Noor Syed, MD discuss "The Efficacy and Safety of Tacrolimus in Reducing Inflammation and Need for Dilation," by Kukreja K, Kumar A, Camisa C, Jacobs J, Richter JE. Published in Clin Transl Gastroenterol, 2024 Dec 1;15(12):e00752.
Vasantham Chaudhary, MD and Elie Al Kazzi, MD, MPH discuss "Surveillance in inflammatory bowel disease: white light endoscopy with segmental re-inspection versus dye-based chromoendoscopy – a multi-arm randomised controlled trial (HELIOS)," by Te Groen M, Wijnands AM, den Broeder N, et al. Published in Gut 2025;75:547-556.
Leandro Sierra, MD and Joseph Lim, MD discuss "Early antiviral treatment with tenofovir alafenamide to prevent serious clinical adverse events in adults with chronic hepatitis B and moderate or high viraemia (ATTENTION): interim results from a randomised controlled trial,” by Lim Y. S., Yu M. L., Choi J., et al. Published in Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol 2025; 10(4):295-305.
Rachael Hagen, MD and Joseph C. Anderson, MD, FACG discuss "Optimizing Bowel Preparation Quality for Colonoscopy: Consensus Recommendations by the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer,” by Jacobson BC, Anderson JC, Burke CA, Dominitz JA, Gross SA, May FP, Patel SG, Shaukat A, Robertson DJ. Published in Am J Gastroenterol. 2025: 120(4):738-764.
Ellen Axenfeld, MD and Elie Al Zazzi, MD, MPH discuss "Phase 2 Trial of Anti-TL1A Monoclonal Antibody Tulisokibart for Ulcerative Colitis,” by Sands BE, Feagan BG, Peyrin-Biroulet L, et al and the ARTEMIS-UC Study Group. Published in N Engl J Med. 2024 Sep 26;391(12):1119-1129.
Editor-in-Chief Paul Y. Kwo, MD, FACG and Associate Editor Elie S. Al Kazzi, MD, MPH discuss "Tofacitinib in acute severe ulcerative colitis (TACOS): A randomized controlled trial," by Singh A, Goyal MK, Midha V, et al. Am J Gastroenterol 2024; 119 (7), 1365-1372.
Margaret J. Zhou, MD, MS and Timothy Yen, MD discuss "Impact of margin thermal ablation after endoscopic mucosal resection of large (≥20 mm) non-pedunculated colonic polyps on long-term recurrence," by O'Sullivan T, Mandarino FV, Gauci JL, et al. Gut. 2024 Dec 10;74(1):67-74.
Margaret J. Zhou, MD, MS and Timothy Yen, MD discuss "Germline CDH1 variants and lifetime cancer risk,” by Ryan CE, Fasaye G, Gallanis AF, et al. JAMA. 2024;332(9):722–729.
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Bharati Kochar, MD, MS discuss “Phase 2 Trial of Anti-TL1A Monoclonal Antibody Tulisokibart for Ulcerative Colitis,” by Sands BE, Feagan BG, Biroulet LP, et al. N Engl J Med. 2024; 391: 1119-29.
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Ahmad Abu-Heija, MBBS discuss “Cold Versus Hot Snare Endoscopic Resection of Large Nonpedunculated Colorectal Polyps: Randomized Controlled German CHRONICLE Trial,” by Steinbrück I, Ebigbo A, Kuellmer A, et al. Gastroenterology. 2024 Sep;167(4):764-777
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) discusses “Combination of Carvedilol with Variceal Band Ligation in Prevention of First Variceal Bleed in Child-Turcotte-Pugh B and C Cirrhosis with High-Risk Oesophageal Varices: the ‘CAVARLY’ Trial,” by Tevethia HV, Pande A, Vijayaraghavan R, et al. Gut. 2024; 73: 1844-53.
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Swathi Eluri, MD, MS discuss “Efficacy and safety of dupilumab up to 52 weeks in adults and adolescents with eosinophilic oesophagitis (LIBERTY EoE TREET study): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial,” by Summarizing Rothenber M, Dellon E, Collins M, et al. Lancet Gastroenterol Hep. 2023; 9: 990-1004
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.




