Guidance for the gastrointestinal evaluation and management of iron deficiency in Sub-Saharan Africa by W M Simmonds, Y Awuku, C Barrett, M Brand, K Davidson, D Epstein, E Fredericks, S Gabriel, S Grobler, C Gounden, L Katsidzira, V J Louw, V Naidoo, C Noel, E Ogutu, N Ramonate, N Seabi, M Setshedi, J Van Zyl, G Watermeyer, C Kassianides

“…As iron deficiency (ID) anaemia in men and post-menopausal women is mostly caused by gastrointestinal blood loss or malabsorption, the initial evaluation of a patient with ID anaemia involves referral to a gastroenterologist. The current drive towards patient blood management in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)prescribes that we regulate not only the use of blood transfusion but also the management of patients in whom the cause of iron loss or inadequate iron absorption is sought. …”
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Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome: Clinical, Endoscopic, and Radiological Findings by Emanuele Sinagra, Dario Raimondo, Domenico Albano, Valentina Guarnotta, Melania Blasco, Sergio Testai, Marta Marasà, Vincenzo Mastrella, Valerio Alaimo, Valentina Bova, Giovanni Albano, Dario Sorrentino, Giovanni Tomasello, Francesco Cappello, Angelo Leone, Francesca Rossi, Massimo Galia, Roberto Lagalla, Federico Midiri, Gaetano Cristian Morreale, Georgios Amvrosiadis, Guido Martorana, Marcello Giuseppe Spampinato, Vittorio Virgilio, Massimo Midiri

“…A contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) scan was performed to confirm the diagnosis. After, a gastroenterologist and a nutritionist personalized the therapy. …”
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Multiple large language models versus experienced physicians in diagnosing challenging cases with gastrointestinal symptoms by Xintian Yang, Tongxin Li, Han Wang, Rongchun Zhang, Zhi Ni, Na Liu, Huihong Zhai, Jianghai Zhao, Fandong Meng, Zhongyin Zhou, Shanhong Tang, Limei Wang, Xiangping Wang, Hui Luo, Gui Ren, Linhui Zhang, Xiaoyu Kang, Jun Wang, Ning Bo, Xiaoning Yang, Weijie Xue, Xiaoyin Zhang, Ning Chen, Rui Guo, Baiwen Li, Yajun Li, Yaling Liu, Tiantian Zhang, Shuhui Liang, Yong Lv, Yongzhan Nie, Daiming Fan, Lina Zhao, Yanglin Pan

“…An offline dataset of 67 challenging cases with primary gastrointestinal symptoms was used to solicit possible diagnoses from seven LLMs and 22 gastroenterologists. The diagnoses by Claude 3.5 Sonnet covered the highest proportion (95% confidence interval [CI]) of instructive diagnoses (76.1%, [70.6%–80.9%]), significantly surpassing all the gastroenterologists (p < 0.05 for all). …”
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Diagnostics and evaluation of biliary deposit at ultrasound investigation by Z. A. Lemeshko, M. A. Tatarkina, S. V. Nasonova, A. V. Okhlobystin

“…National college of gastroenterologists, hepatologists…”
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Radiology in gastroenterology by Z. A. Lemeshko

“…To review the recent publications and reports devoted to application of radiological methods in gastroenterology and to acquaint gastroenterologists, radiological experts and doctors of other specialties with modern potential of these methods. …”
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Digital Recording and Documentation of Endoscopic Procedures: Do Patients and Doctors Think Alike? by Nadav Willner, Maya Peled-Raz, Dan Shteinberg, Michal Shteinberg, Dean Keren, Tova Rainis

“…Conducting a survey study of a large number of patients and gastroenterologists aimed at identifying relevant predictors of interest in digital recording and documentation (DRD) of endoscopic procedures. …”
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Colonic Polyps in Children and Adolescents by Carol A Durno

“…The challenge for adult and pediatric gastroenterologists is determining the precise risk of colorectal cancer in patients with juvenile polyposis syndrome. …”
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Phenotypes of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Different Regions of the Russian Federation, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach in Clinical Practice by V. T. Ivashkin, M. S. Zharkova, N. V. Korochanskaya, I. B. Khlynov, Yu. P. Uspensky

“…Aim: to present data on the prevalence of various phenotypes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the features of its diagnosis and treatment in various regions of the Russian Federation following a meeting of chief gastroenterologists.Key points. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) holds the leading position among non-infectious liver diseases in the Russian Federation, its prevalence is 37.3 % and does not tend to decrease.To get information on various aspects of NAFLD diagnosis and treatment, opinion of 18 chief external regional gastroenterologists and leading specialists in the field of liver diseases was studied by analyzing the responses to questions specially formulated for them. …”
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Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Varies Widely: A Need for Further Education by Vivian Wai-Mei Huang, Hsiu-Ju Chang, Karen Ivy Kroeker, Karen Jean Goodman, Kathleen M. Hegadoren, Levinus Albert Dieleman, Richard Neil Fedorak

“…Results. 183 practicing physicians completed the questionnaire: 97/183 (53.0%) gastroenterologists; 75/183 (41.0%) general practitioners; and 11/183 (6.0%) other physicians. …”
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Management of Hepatitis B: A Longitudinal National Survey – Impact of the Canadian Hepatitis B Consensus Guidelines by Paul Marotta, Kurt Lucas

“…These guidelines were published in The Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology in June 2007 and distributed to all Canadian gastroenterologists and hepatologists.…”
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Helicobacter pylori: From Infection to Cure by ABR Thomson

“…H pylori eradication for nonulcer dyspepsia is not widely recommended, and the patient with a DU given effective H pylori eradication who presents with dyspepsia likely has erosive esophagitis rather than recurrent DU or H pylori. Gastroenterologists are at increased risk of H pylori infection, particularly older gastroenterologists who are very busy endoscopists.…”
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Toward Enteral Nutrition in the Treatment of Pediatric Crohn Disease in Canada: A Workshop to Identify Barriers and Enablers by Johan Van Limbergen, Jennifer Haskett, Anne M Griffiths, Jeff Critch, Hien Huynh, Najma Ahmed, Jennifer C deBruyn, Robert Issenman, Wael El-Matary, Thomas D Walters, Cheryl Kluthe, Marie-Eve Roy, Elizabeth Sheppard, Wallace V Crandall, Stan Cohen, Frank M Ruemmele, Arie Levine, Anthony R Otley

“…To chart and address enablers and barriers of use of EEN in Canada, a workshop was held in September 2014 in Toronto (Ontario), inviting pediatric gastroenterologists, nurses and dietitians from most Canadian pediatric IBD centres as well as international faculty from the United States and Europe with particular research and clinical expertise in the dietary management of pediatric CD. …”
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Dermatological insight as the key to diagnosing intestinal Behçet’s disease misdiagnosed as Crohn’s: a case report by Caterina Mariarosaria Giorgio, Eugenia Veronica Di Brizzi, Gaetano Licata, Carmine Fiorentino, Giuseppe Argenziano, Luca Damiani

“…This report presents the case of a 22-year-old male with recurrent genital ulcers, oral aphthae, and gastrointestinal ulcerations initially diagnosed as Crohn’s disease by gastroenterologists. Despite overlapping clinical and histological features between Crohn’s disease and intestinal Behçet’s disease, a dermatological consultation raised suspicion for Behçet’s, leading to a revised diagnosis. …”
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Practice affairs committee by Dan Sadowski

“…The Practice Affairs Committee has had a productive year representing the interests of gastroenterologists involved in clinical care. The principle mandate of the committee is to address all issues relevant to the practice of gastroenterology, such as participation in the development of clinical practice guidelines and education programs, and the facilitation of clinical research. …”
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Prevalence, Diagnostics and Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in the Clinical Practice in Southern Federal District of the Russian Federation by N. V. Korochanskaya, I. L. Kliaritskaya, S. N. Serikova, A. V. Tkachev, M. V. Koroleva, M. A. Basenko

“…A survey of chief gastroenterologists of the Southern Federal District has demonstrated that there is no accurate data on the prevalence of SIBO in the Southern Federal District. …”
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The Spiraling Case of a Yellow Chef: Isolated Hyperbilirubinemia by Karen Jiang, Ahmad Najdat Bazarbashi, Sami Dahdal, Adina Voiculescu, Natalia Khalaf

“…As mortality increases with more extensive hepatic involvement, gastroenterologists should be aware of the constellation of gastrointestinal symptoms related to leptospirosis, as it can occur in the absence of classic exposure history.…”
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Say Goodbye and Say Hello: The Transition from Pediatric to Adult Gastroenterology by Jorge L Pinzon, Kevan Jacobson, John Reiss

“…Pediatric and adult gastroenterologists have identified an important issue to be addressed which entails the process of transition of care for youth affected by chronic gastrointestinal disorders. …”
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The Centenary of the Birth of Professor Georgy I. Dorofeev by A. V. Gordienko

“…The article is devoted to one of the leaders of the Leningrad school of gastroenterologists of the second half of the last century. …”
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HIV Infection and the Esophagus by Linda Rabeneck

“…It is important for gastroenterologists to be aware of the clinical features of these lesions and to be ready to carry out endoscopy to diagnose these lesions correctly.…”
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Disutility Study for Adult Patients with Moderate to Severe Crohn’s Disease by Melany Worbes-Cerezo, Beenish Nafees, Andrew Lloyd, Katy Gallop, Imran Ladha, Cicely Kerr

“…**Methods:** Health states were developed by literature review and interviews with CD patients (n=6) and gastroenterologists (n=3). Draft health states were validated in cognitive debrief interviews with patients (n=4) and gastroenterologists (n=2). …”
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