Deciphering Dysphagia in Clinical Practice: A Case-Based Review

Dysphagia, the sensation of difficulty swallowing, may be experienced by up to 1 in 6 adults in the United States, ...

JULY 3, 2025

Reflux Symptom Reporting, Zastaprazan For EE, PPIs and CV Outcomes

Three interesting esophageal papers were published in the February issue of the American Journal of ...

MAY 13, 2025

For Achalasia, Short Myotomy Is Found Equivalent to Long

Short myotomy was equivalent to long myotomy for the treatment of type I and type II achalasia in a new study.

OCTOBER 24, 2024

FDA Expands Indication to BE for Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Device

The FDA has expanded the indication for the magnetic sphincter augmentation device LINX to encompass patients with ...

AUGUST 19, 2024

FDA Approves Vonoprazan for NERD

The FDA has approved vonoprazan (Voquezna, Phathom) 10-mg tablets for use in patients with nonerosive reflux ...

JULY 19, 2024

Transnasal Endoscopy: EvoEndo Ultra-Slim, Single-Use Gastroscope, Part 1: Use in Adults

Now, for the first time, we have a commercially available, single-use, super-slim–caliber gastroscope that ...

MAY 9, 2024

AI Health Chats, Vacuum Therapy and Heartburn Costs

In this month’s “Sharma’s Endoscopy Insights,” I review studies on ChatGPT use in the ...

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

AFS Classification Characterizes EGJ Integrity in GERD

A working group from the American Foregut Society reviewed and expanded the Hill grade classification for ...

APRIL 27, 2023

Sleeve Gastrectomy Associated With Increased Risk for Reflux Disorders

The risk for developing esophagitis and Barrett’s esophagus may be higher after sleeve gastrectomy, according ...

APRIL 25, 2023

Optimizing Long-Term PPI Therapy for GERD

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Recent guidelines recommend that patients receiving high-intensity, long-term proton pump ...

DECEMBER 16, 2022

GERD Roundtable: Applying the Guidelines to Clinical Practice

The American College of Gastroenterology recently released new guidelines on the management of gastroesophageal ...

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Potential for Reflux on HREMI as GERD Marker in Selected Patients

The number of swallows with reflux on high-resolution esophageal manometry with impedance had strong specificity ...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022