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Women in gastroenterology: Paving the road ahead

July 31, 2026 Advocacy, American Gastroenterological Association's (AGA) Women in GI Regional Workshops, career advancement, Collaboration, connection, Gastroenterology, leadership, mentorship, networking, Women, Women in GI

One of the most rewarding parts of my career has been seeing how meaningful change can begin with something as simple as bringing people together.

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High stakes, thin data: Why cardiovascular research must do better for hemodialysis patients

July 24, 2026 cardiovascular innovation, cardiovascular research, cardiovascular risk, Clinical Trials, hemodialysis, kidney disease

When I prescribe a heart medication or recommend a procedure for a patient receiving hemodialysis (treatment that filters waste and excess fluid from the blood

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New research sheds light on why food allergies develop in children

July 10, 2026 allergenic solids, children, food allergies, global, pediatrics, risk factors

Food allergy is a growing health concern, currently affecting more than 33 million people in the U.S. alone. For years, parents and clinicians have faced

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Why where you live matters for heart health — even in childhood

June 26, 2026 American Indian/Alaska Native, ASCVD, Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, Cardiovascular Health, environmental exposure, heart disease, pediatric cardiologist

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), commonly known as heart disease, is still the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. and the world, despite the

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Navigating menopause with care, clarity and evidence

June 19, 2026 estrogen, hormonal changes, hormone therapy, Menopause, preventive care, Women, Women's Health

For more than 15 years, Dr. Nina Ali, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, has dedicated her career to caring for women through the menopause

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Your hemorrhoid playbook: The AGA’s first expert review

May 22, 2026 American Gastroenterology Association, gastroenterologist, guidelines, hemorrhoids

The American Gastroenterology Association recently requested myself (lead author) and several colleagues to develop the first guideline for how to diagnose and treat hemorrhoids. By

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Beyond the label – Closing the gap in AI medical devices for children

May 15, 2026 AI, artificial intelligence, children, medical devices, Pediatric, pediatric care

Artificial intelligence algorithms that meet the definition of a medical device, including AI-enabled devices and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), are regulated by the

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When families ask, “What’s next?” – and we don’t know

May 1, 2026 behavioral health, major depressive episode, Mental Health, training, transition of care

Confused, frantic, overwhelmed, anxious. These are some of the emotions I have observed in the families of my behavioral health patients. They are also the

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Children survive blood clots, but are we failing them afterward?

April 24, 2026 ASTRO-Kids survey, blood clot, children, pediatrics, post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS)

Recent medical advances allow us to effectively care for more children with medically complex conditions, including premature newborns and children with acute and chronic illnesses.

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Private equity, consolidation and the corporate transformation of medicine: opportunities and challenges for healthcare providers

April 17, 2026 consolidation, ownership, Private equity, state-driven reforms

Hospital consolidation has accelerated dramatically over the past decade, reshaping the environment in which clinicians train and practice. Nearly 2,000 hospital mergers were announced between