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Challenging Cases in Capsule Endoscopy

Jonathan Leighton, MD, FASGE, talks to DDW TV and outlines what those challenges are — including an inability to control the capsule’s speed, the risk of retention, among others.

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Advice to Avoid Legal Issues in GI Endoscopy

DDW TV talks to Rajesh N. Keswani, MD, about the range of legal issues in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Dr. Keswani gives a lot of practical advice — and emphasizes the importance of communication — with...

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We Need to Get to Zero Device-Associated Infections

DDW TV talks to Michael L. Kochman, MD, AGAF, FASGE, about the work being done to prevent device-associated infections.

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Hear What Dr. Vargo Coins the “Don’t-Miss” ASGE Session

ASGE’s Secretary – John J. Vargo II, MD, MPH, FASGE – talks to DDW TV about the highlights of this year’s ASGE 2016 program – including the Annual Postgraduate Course and the Presidential Plenary.

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Last Chance to Save on Your DDW Registration

Don’t miss your opportunity to save at least $75 on your DDW 2016 registration by registering on or before April 6. If you are a member trainee or a postdoctoral fellow, you still have a chance to...

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DDW 2016 Abstract Submission Now Open

Abstract submission for DDW 2016 is now open. Here is everything you need to know to submit successfully. The Submission Process All abstracts must be submitted online at ddw2016.abstractcentral.com....

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2015 Attendees: You Have Complimentary Access to DDW On Demand

With DDW 2015 registration, online access to DDW On Demand was included. You can watch your favorite sessions from the meeting or those that you missed anytime, anywhere. DDW On Demand is an...

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The Future of Advanced Endoscopic Imaging

Prateek Sharma, MD, talks to DDW TV about the importance of HD imaging, the important advances people can look forward to in the next one to five years, as well as how these advances will impact...

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Peak Inside the ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course

It’s one of the highlights of every DDW – hundreds of people packed into Hall D of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center at DDW 2015 to learn the latest developments in gastrointestinal endoscopy...

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Experts to review endoscopic surgery advances

Continuing professional development in endoscopy is a growing need among GI surgeons and general surgeons. Monday’s SSAT Continuing Education Panel Advances in Endoscopic Surgical Interventions is...

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Clinical symposia highlight latest endoscopic science

Five clinical symposia are among the ASGE program highlights on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, kicking off with an ASGE/AGA/SSAT Combined Clinical Symposium titled Multidisciplinary Treatment of...

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DDW® 2015 Program Highlights: Witness Innovation First-Hand

As we move closer towards DDW® 2015, now is a great time to reflect upon how new technologies introduced at DDW that have had a major influence on the GI field. Take for instance the innovative...

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MyDDW Mobile App Now Available

The new DDW® 2015 mobile app has launched! MyDDW places the meeting in an easy to navigate, centralized location. Our official mobile app is a resource to help attendees navigate the meeting’s science,...

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Comprehensive ASGE program offers something for everyone

At first glance, the comprehensive ASGE program at DDW® 2015 may seem overwhelming, but Program Director Kenneth R. McQuaid, MD, FASGE, said careful planning prior to the meeting will allow attendees...

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2015 Sponsoring Society Courses

Discover where medicine meets innovation in Washington, DC. Register for DDW 2015 and you will guarantee your opportunity to explore the top-quality educational sessions presented by the four...

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DDW: A GI Fellow’s Approach

It’s that time of year again! DDW 2015 is fast approaching, bringing along with it over 4,000 abstracts and hundreds of lectures, research symposia, workshops, booths and exhibits. Though exciting, a...

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Six Essential Themes for 2015

Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2015 offers the most novel data and advances that cross a variety of disciplines in gastroenterology and hepatology. Boasting more than 4,000 accepted abstracts and over...

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2014 DDW on Demand

Missed a session or were unable to attend this year?  Access it online with DDW on Demand. Watch complete presenters’ slides and fully-synchronized audio, you can watch DDW presentations — and earn CME...

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DDW 2014 Daily News — Post-Show Issue

Thank you for attending DDW 2014. More than 14,000 GI professionals gathered in Chicago, IL, for Digestive Disease Week® (DDW®) 2014. Chances are you missed something at the meeting since DDW featured...

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Monitor Lean Patients with NAFLD

W​ith nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), clinicians need to monitor patients who are overweight or obese for complications related to the disease. According to new research, health-care...

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