American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

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03/01/2026

Happy Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!

Every March, we take time to remind everyone of the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer because screening saves lives.

For most people, screening starts at age 45. So, if your ID says 1981, it’s your year to !

Your screening timeline might vary depending on your family or health history—talk to your health care provider to determine what’s best for your situation. (And if you begin to experience unusual GI symptoms, don’t chalk it up to your coffee—address it immediately!)

CRC screening should be a part of your routine health maintenance. It’s one of the most common cancers among men and women, and sadly, rates continue to rise among young people.

The good news: early detection through screening ➡️ easier treatments = higher survival rates.

Get screened at the right time—not just for yourself, but for your loved ones. Screening now may give you more time to do what you love longer.

Partner with us all month as we share about the importance of CRC screening, education, and access. Plus, get more resources about payment, coding, and patient education here: https://ow.ly/3s6y50Ymw7k.

A multidisciplinary panel, led by AGA, has released standardized recommendations for diagnosing, staging, and designing ...
02/28/2026

A multidisciplinary panel, led by AGA, has released standardized recommendations for diagnosing, staging, and designing clinical trials for α-1 antitrypsin deficiency–associated liver disease.

Although AATD is widely known for lung involvement, liver disease, particularly in adults with the PiZZ genotype, is often underrecognized.

Highlights include:
☑️ Clear disease definition (PiZZ adults with elevated liver enzymes and/or ≥F2 fibrosis)
☑️ Noninvasive elastography preferred for staging (≥8 kPa indicates clinically significant fibrosis)
☑️ Phase 3 trials should enroll F2–F4 patients
☑️ Primary endpoint: ≥1-stage fibrosis improvement

Read more here: https://ow.ly/S1om50Yn4HP

02/27/2026

Have you heard? Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is almost here! The key to saving lives is early detection: get screened for CRC starting at age 45. Join us as we spread the word. Let’s save lives together.

MASH often progresses silently, without symptoms, until it reaches an advanced stage of disease. Giving primary care pro...
02/17/2026

MASH often progresses silently, without symptoms, until it reaches an advanced stage of disease. Giving primary care providers a critical role in identifying risk early and guiding appropriate care. Our new podcast series, "MASH: The Role of Primary Care Providers in the Growing Epidemic,” is here to support you in that crucial role. Tune in for insights on:
�Noninvasive diagnostic tools
�Risk stratification
�Practical management strategies

This series is designed with guideline-aligned, practical care to improve outcomes for patients living with MASH.

Learn more and get started today: https://ow.ly/Yqr050YfnoH

02/16/2026

Ready to discover what’s next for GI and hepatology? Come to to explore the latest breakthroughs, then stay to network and learn with your at AGA Central!

Digestive Disease Week® (DDW®) is the only place you can access both.

AGA members have access to early bird pricing to through Feb. 25. Plus, there’s free registration for AGA member postdocs, trainees, and students through the early bird deadline.

Fewer than two weeks remaining to secure early bird registration ➡️ https://ow.ly/GgAH50Yfp9q.

What basic science discoveries published in AGA’s journals captured the most attention in gastroenterology and hepatolog...
02/12/2026

What basic science discoveries published in AGA’s journals captured the most attention in gastroenterology and hepatology last year?

Our top 15 most-read research articles of 2025 explore major advances in gut-brain interaction, intestinal regeneration, immune signaling, organoid technology, and cancer biology. These studies are helping shape the future of care and innovation.

Read more: https://ow.ly/CGpa50Ye5At

Hospitalization remains common for adults with medically refractory IBD, yet inpatient care continues to be challenging ...
02/07/2026

Hospitalization remains common for adults with medically refractory IBD, yet inpatient care continues to be challenging — often marked by complications, delays in surgery, and high readmission rates.

We’ve released a new clinical practice update featuring 13 best-practice tips for evaluating and managing hospitalized adults with IBD, including when to consider immediate hospitalization and how to approach supportive care and complication assessment.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/UNmu50Y8sca

You’ve heard of constipation, but what is refractory constipation?Many people aren’t familiar with the lesser-known cond...
01/30/2026

You’ve heard of constipation, but what is refractory constipation?

Many people aren’t familiar with the lesser-known condition.

While constipation is infrequent or hard-to-pass bowel movements, refractory, or hard-to-treat constipation, is ongoing trouble with bowel movements, even after trying lifestyle changes, diet, medications, and other therapies.

Treating refractory constipation requires more than a standard laxative. The good news is there are tests and treatment courses outlined in our newest clinical practice update that health care providers can use, including:

1️⃣ Anorectal manometry with balloon expulsion test
2️⃣ Colonic transit testing

Learn more about refractory constipation, tests, and treatment options. Get started: https://ow.ly/kwLk50Y27Vp.

📢 AGA is seeking its next Editor-in-Chief for Gastroenterology! Lead the premier GI journal and shape the future of rese...
01/26/2026

📢 AGA is seeking its next Editor-in-Chief for Gastroenterology! Lead the premier GI journal and shape the future of research. Submit your letters of intent by Mar 6 ➡️ https://ow.ly/GSoR50XXpN9

is rolling right along!Swipe ➡️ for highlights so far — from the exhibit hall to hands-on learning, receptions, and mo...
01/23/2026

is rolling right along!

Swipe ➡️ for highlights so far — from the exhibit hall to hands-on learning, receptions, and more.

Don’t forget to check out the poster hall. See you there!

Today kicks off Crohn’s & Colitis Congress® in Las Vegas, and the research lineup is packed. 🔬✨ Highlights being shared ...
01/22/2026

Today kicks off Crohn’s & Colitis Congress® in Las Vegas, and the research lineup is packed. 🔬✨

Highlights being shared include:
☑️ Real-world studies linking GLP-1 therapies to improved IBD outcomes
☑️ A next-generation engineered biotherapeutic designed to thrive in the inflamed colon for ulcerative colitis
☑️Real-world data showing durable remission with upadacitinib in ulcerative colitis care

We’re excited for the conversations, clinical insights, and breakthrough science being shared throughout the meeting.
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