Category: News
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USPSTF U.S. Preventive Services Task Force May 2021 Recommendations Support CRC Screening Starting at Age 45
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / News / USPSTF U.S. Preventive Services Task Force May 2021 Recommendations Support CRC Screening Starting at Age 45The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on May 18, 2021 published new guidelines recommending colorectal cancer screening start at age 45 (*B grade recommendation).
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COVID-19 Vaccine in Adolescents
On May 12, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice recommended the use of Pfizer-BoNTech vaccine in adolescents 12 and older after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended emergency use authorization down to age 12.
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A Statement by the Board of Trustees of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / News / A Statement by the Board of Trustees of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)The ACG Board of Trustees stands strongly and definitely in solidarity with our Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander patients and colleagues and all those impacted by racism.
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5 Questions with Brian Jacobson, MD, MPH, the New Editor-in-Chief of Clinical & Translational Gastroenterology
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / News / 5 Questions with Brian Jacobson, MD, MPH, the New Editor-in-Chief of Clinical & Translational GastroenterologyThe American College of Gastroenterology welcomes Brian Jacobson, MD, MPH, as the new Editor-in-Chief of Clinical & Translational Gastroenterology. Dr.…
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Past SCOPY Winners to Inspire Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / Events / Past SCOPY Winners to Inspire Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthOver the years, many Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month activities have included community events, health fairs, and other in-person gatherings. Many…
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National Women Physicians Day 2021
Celebrating National Women Physicians Day 2021 February 3rd is National Women Physicians Day – the 200th birthday of a woman…
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What GI Clinicians Can Do to Help End the COVID-19 Pandemic
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / News / What GI Clinicians Can Do to Help End the COVID-19 PandemicGI clinicians should become COVID-19 vaccine advocates by personally receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and sharing their experience with their staff, patients, and family members.
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ACG Summer Scholars Program: Apply to Be a Research Mentor
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / News / ACG Summer Scholars Program: Apply to Be a Research MentorACG Summer Scholars Program Be a Research Mentor. Apply Today! The eight- to 10-week program aims to engage medical students…
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GI and Liver Patients: Will You Fight Flu?
The use of vaccines is particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic for patients with gastrointestinal conditions and chronic liver diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease and liver transplantation.
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ACG Honors Winners of 2020 SCOPY Awards
EMBARGOED All news about the 2020 SCOPY Awards is strictly embargoed until Monday, October 26, 2020, 8:00 am EDT. 2020…