New Clinical Advances in Gastroenterology Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 88th Annual Scientific Meeting

Vancouver, BC, Canada (October 22, 2023) – Gastroenterologists and other health care professionals will convene at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, BC, Canada, for the premier clinical gastroenterology event—the American College of Gastroenterology’s 88th Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course (ACG 2023) to review the latest scientific advances in gastrointestinal (GI) research, treatment of digestive diseases and clinical practice management.

More than 70 oral papers and more than 4,200 poster presentations will reveal significant findings on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive and liver diseases and serious GI-related health issues. Clinical investigators will present research on topics such as non-invasive monitoring strategies for inflammatory bowel disease the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated information on medical management of GI diseases, colorectal cancer screening and prevention, the intersection of diet and nutrition in GI and liver disease, as well as irritable bowel syndrome.

• Is hypnotherapy effective in managing irritable bowel syndrome symptoms?
• How does low-dose aspirin affect pregnant individuals with inflammatory bowel disease?
• What are the potential implications of artificial intelligence and digital tools for physicians and patients?
• What do combined oral contraceptives have to do with irritable bowel syndrome?
• Does where you live play a role in your risk for developing early-onset colorectal cancer?
• What noninvasive therapies are available for inflammatory bowel disease monitoring?
• Could plant-based meals be protective against cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy?

These are some of the intriguing clinical questions answered in the Newsworthy Abstracts selected by the ACG Public Relations Committee, with additional perspective on findings and explanation of what the clinical science means for patients provided by authors. Following the links below, reporters can explore these Newsworthy Abstracts and Author Insights and connect with these researchers for media stories.

Please note that all research presented at ACG 2023 is strictly embargoed until Sunday, October 22, 2023, at 12:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time. 

Helpful Links for Media Visit the Press Info ACG Annual Scientific Meeting page of gi.org

Explore ACG’s Press Room logistics, press releases, media advisories and links to author insights, commentary, and perspective on noteworthy clinical findings in gastroenterology and hepatology presented at the ACG 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting. 

ACG 2023 Preliminary Program

Newsworthy Abstracts and Author Insights

Nominated by the ACG Public Relations Committee, this group of abstracts features scientific findings that are innovative, noteworthy for the lay reader, relevant to those who suffer from common GI problems, and which represent a significant advancement in the diagnosis and treatment of GI diseases. The Committee aims to identify novel and thought-provoking abstracts which reinforce key public health messages, such as the importance of CRC screening, particularly for minority and at-risk populations, or which feature common GI problems in a new way.

Featured Lectures

Learn more about the featured lectures by renowned experts which will showcase innovative and challenging issues in clinical gastroenterology at ACG 2023.

Navigating the Abstracts

Conference Platform

Tip: Search all of the abstracts on the ACG 2023 Conference Platform:

• General Search: use the search bar at the top right of the page. This search will pull any and every instance of an entered name or keyword(s).
• On the left sidebar, select “Presentations” and you can search by day, title, presenter, category
• Posters: select the “Accepted Abstract – Posters” button in the middle of the page and in the new window that opens, browse by title, category (organ system), presenter, number, day and session, or award recipients using the left sidebar. Note: the ePoster Hall with final visual posters will open on Sunday, October 22, at 3:00 pm PT.
• Oral Papers: there is a button in dark blue in the middle of the page that says “Accepted Abstracts – Oral Papers”

Media Interview Requests

Press room and video recording facilities will be available on site at the Vancouver Convention Centre. To arrange an interview with any ACG experts or abstract authors, please contact Becky Abel of ACG via email at mediaonly [at] gi.org. From Sunday, October 22, to Wednesday, October 25, in the ACG Press Room (Rooms 205-207 at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, BC, Canada).

About the American College of Gastroenterology

Founded in 1932, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is an organization with an international membership of over 18,000 individuals from 86 countries. The College’s vision is to be the preeminent professional organization that champions the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive disorders, serving as a beacon to guide the delivery of the highest quality, compassionate, and evidence-based patient care. The mission of the College is to enhance the ability of our members to provide world class care to patients with digestive disorders and advance the profession through excellence and innovation based upon the pillars of Patient Care, Education, Scientific Investigation, Advocacy and Practice Management. www.gi.org

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