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ASGE at ESGE DAYS 2025: Highlights and Connections in Barcelona

April 4, 2025

Experience ASGE at ESGE Days 2025 through photos capturing memorable moments, global connections, and the vibrant energy of the event in Barcelona.

Education Corner March 2025

March 19, 2025

Mark your calendars for education designed for trainees at every stage of fellowship hosted at the ASGE Institute for Training and Technology facility in Downers Grove, IL and/or participate virtually.

Incorporating an Innovation and Device Development Curriculum during Gastroenterology Training

March 19, 2025

Gastroenterology, and particularly gastrointestinal endoscopy, is a field shaped by physician innovators.

Can’t-Miss Events at DDW 2025

March 19, 2025

Get ready for DDW 2025 with our guide to the can't-miss events that highlight groundbreaking research, hands-on learning opportunities, and essential networking moments for the GI community.

Prophylaxis and Management of Acute Pancreatitis: Recent Research

March 19, 2025

luid Resuscitation in Acute PancreatitisA multicenter randomized controlled trial conducted by Enrique de-Madaria et al. evaluated the effects of aggressive versus moderate fluid resuscitation on the risk of developing moderate to severe pancreatitis.

United in Blue

March 13, 2025

Our community is united in the fight against colorectal cancer, to amplify our collective voice at the national, state and local levels to raise awareness that colorectal cancer is a preventable and treatable disease when detected in time.

ASGE Answers Your Coding Questions

March 11, 2025

If a balloon sweep during an ERCP removes only sludge without stones, can we report Code 43264, or can we only report Code 43260 for the base ERCP?

Ways to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Endoscopy Procedures

March 11, 2025

To significantly reduce the environmental impact of endoscopy procedures by minimizing waste generation and implement practices that lower carbon footprint in endoscopy.

Case 27: Liver Function Test Abnormalities in a Patient With Inflammatory Bowel Disorder

March 11, 2025

N.O. is a 29-year-old male presenting with six weeks of generalized pruritus. He initially attributed the generalized pruritus to dry skin; however, over the past two weeks, the pruritus has intensified and become persistent.

Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: A Growing Concern for GI Physicians

March 11, 2025

Colorectal cancer is no longer a condition that predominantly affects older adults. There has been a marked increase among younger individuals.

ASGE Answers Your Coding Questions

February 7, 2025

We are reviewing the new 2025 telehealth codes (CPT 98000-98016). Will Medicare cover these codes?

Improving Preventative Fall Measures

February 7, 2025

Patient falls can be devastating and are a preventable complication of hospital care, particularly in the elderly population. It is estimated that 700,000 to 1 million patient falls occur in U.S. hospitals.

Case 26: Colonic Ischemia

February 7, 2025

A 56-year-old male with a history of cardiovascular disease s/p coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) developed new-onset left lower quadrant abdominal cramping on postoperative day 2.

Building Bridges: How Clinical Trials Can Strengthen the Physician-Patient Relationship

February 7, 2025

As a gastroenterologist, I have seen firsthand how two central pillars, trust and communication, can unlock potential opportunities for patients to better manage their conditions.

Mastering ERCP in Cairo: A Journey of Innovation, Collaboration, and Skill

January 17, 2025

As one of the recipients of the 2024 Endoscopic Training Award, I had the privilege of attending an Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) training fellowship course.