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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Ahmad Abu-Heija, MBBS discuss “Standardised training for endoscopic mucosal resection of large non-pedunculated colorectal polyps to reduce recurrence (*STAR-LNPCP study): a multicentre cluster randomised trial,” by Meulen LWT, Bogie RMM, Siersema PD, et al. Gut. 2024 Apr 5;73(5):741-750