Johnson on Gastroenterology

GI Side Effects, Anesthesia Risks With GLP-1 Agonists Dr David Johnson highlights new preoperative recommendations to protect against consequences of some diabetes and weight loss drugs that delay gastric emptying.
Medscape Gastroenterology, August 4, 2023
A Little Training Goes a Long Way in Improving Colonoscopy Dr David Johnson highlights a new study showing that the use of a 30-minute online training program boosts adenoma detection rates considerably during colonoscopy.
Medscape Gastroenterology, July 24, 2023
11 More Highlights From Digestive Disease Week 2023 Dr David Johnson offers yet more practice-changing observations from this year's meeting, which featured an abundance of data on novel treatments and new revelations about established interventions.
Medscape Gastroenterology, May 25, 2023
9 Highlights From Digestive Disease Week 2023 In the first part of this overview, Dr David Johnson notes studies that touched on hot topics like AI for colonoscopy and emerging therapeutic classes, such as potassium-competitive acid blockers.
Medscape Gastroenterology, May 25, 2023
New Guidance on Alpha-Gal Syndrome’s GI Implications: What to Know Knowing more about this allergy triggered by a tick bite will help physicians both in the United States and globally with their differential diagnoses, according to Dr David Johnson.
Medscape Gastroenterology, April 14, 2023

GI Common Concerns

'One and Done' BE Screening Approach May Not Be Enough New data indicate that our surveillance of Barrett esophagus may need to be modified for certain at-risk patients, according to Dr David Johnson.
Medscape Gastroenterology, August 3, 2023
The Humble Stethoscope Has Much to Offer Gastroenterologists Dr David Johnson on a new publication highlighting the simple stethoscope exams that can help in the diagnosis of GI and hepatic disorders.
Medscape Gastroenterology, April 26, 2023
A Guide to Managing Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia Most patients won't develop adenocarcinoma or require continued surveillance, but identifying those who might requires a bit more effort, says Dr David Johnson.
Medscape Gastroenterology, January 19, 2023
Rethinking Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis Dr David Johnson comments on a new study that has upended our notions of how best to treat acute pancreatitis.
Medscape Gastroenterology, October 7, 2022
Forget Fad Diets, Here's the One You Need Dietary advice is everywhere, but there is one diet that can be routinely recommended to patients for promoting health and minimizing disease.
Medscape Gastroenterology, July 22, 2022

4 New Studies Shed Light on Microscopic Colitis Dr David Johnson comments on new data linking the inflammatory colon disease to pancreatitis, cardiovascular events, and dairy intake, as well as strategies for treating it.
Medscape Gastroenterology, July 18, 2023
New Colorectal Cancer Data Reveal Troubling Trends Updated statistics from the American Cancer Society provide yet more evidence that the profile of who gets CRC is rapidly changing, says Dr David Johnson.
Medscape Gastroenterology, April 10, 2023
2022's Top 10 Gastroenterology Publications This year's finest offerings were headlined by key practice guidelines from ACG and AGA, according to Dr David Johnson.
Medscape Gastroenterology, December 20, 2022
In Treating Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Begin by Removing Milk Diets eliminating multiple foods are unpopular with clinicians and patients. Focusing on milk alone may offer a better approach, says Dr David Johnson.
Medscape Gastroenterology, October 10, 2022
13 Tips for Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance It can be mystifying sorting through various guidelines on pancreatic cysts and cystic neoplasms. A new review article provides clarity.
Medscape Gastroenterology, July 20, 2022