December Issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology Publishes Last Articles Under Current Co-Editors-in-Chief

Newswise — The December issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology is the final issue published under the leadership of Co-Editors-in-Chief Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG, and Brennan M.R. Spiegel, MD, MSHS, FACG. This issue includes articles on topics that include functional GI disorders, gender equity, IBD and reproductive health, cystic fibrosis, alcohol-related cirrhosis, endoscopy, and more.

Several articles are highlighted below and access to any articles from this issue, or past issues, is available upon request. The College is also able to connect members of the press with study authors or outside experts who can comment on the articles.

The Need for Allyship in Achieving Gender Equity in Gastroenterology
Bilal, et al.
In this commentary, the authors discuss why increased representation of women is needed in the GI field, and how allies can help to achieve this.

Assisted Reproductive Technology in Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Laube, et al.
In a review article, authors found that assistive reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization are safe and effective in patients with ulcerative colitis and medically managed Crohn’s disease, with pregnancy and live birth rates similar to that of the general population. The authors note that current data suggest that efficacy is lower among patients who have had CD-related surgery.

Diagnostic Evaluation of Gastric Motor and Sensory Disorders
Lacy, et al.
Authors provide updated recommendations for identifying and classifying the most common gastric motor and sensory disorders using currently accepted diagnostic tests and a brief supplemental overview on treatment options in this review. 

Impact of Alcohol Abstinence on the Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients With Alcohol-Related Liver Cirrhosis
Rodriguez, et al.
This study found that alcohol abstinence reduced the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with alcohol-related cirrhosis, but only in those without a history of decompensated disease.

About the American College of Gastroenterology
Founded in 1932, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is an organization with an international membership of over 17,000 individuals from 86 countries. The College’s vision is to be the preeminent professional organization that champions the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive disorders, serving as a beacon to guide the delivery of the highest quality, compassionate, and evidence-based patient care. The mission of the College is to enhance the ability of our members to provide world class care to patients with digestive disorders and advance the profession through excellence and innovation based upon the pillars of Patient Care, Education, Scientific Investigation, Advocacy and Practice Management. www.gi.org 

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