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Sonali Paul, MD MS, FACG (she/her) @spaulliver.bsky.social · Apr 14

In 2022, we lost our son, Avi. ❤️

We established The Avi Ethan Lazatin Award for Compassion and Excellence in L&D Nursing at the University of Chicago in his honor. We are so proud of Avi and his legacy.
giving.uchicago.edu/goto/Avi_Love

You also can read about our courageous boy and our journey 👇

UChicago Hope & Healing Network

The Avi Ethan Lazatin Award for Compassion and Excellence in Nursing

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Sonali Paul, MD MS, FACG (she/her) @spaulliver.bsky.social · Apr 4

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Rainbows in Gastro Health Equity Travel Awards! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We are offering three $1,000 Health Equity Travel Awards to attend DDDW 2025 in San Diego.

Apply today! 👇 Deadline April 18, 2025.

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#liversky #gastrosky

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American College of Gastroenterology @amcollegegastro.bsky.social · Mar 29

Congratulations to the 2025 ACG Summer Scholars! These promising med students will undertake a 7-10 week summer research experience in GI w/ their mentors.

Scholar/Mentor:
Sunita Brimmer/Dr. Eric Shah
Benedicte Deshommes/Dr. Natalee Campbell
Kiana Nowlin/Dr. Kajali Mishra

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Anand V Kulkarni @anandvkulkarni.bsky.social · Mar 13

After five decades, steroid dosing in AAH is revisited: Tapered prednisolone proves superior in reducing infections.
#STASH trial @jasmohanbajaj.bsky.social @juanpabloarab.bsky.social @ebtapper.bsky.social @tonybreu.bsky.social
@blaneymd.medsky.social
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Infections in Standard or Tapered Dose of Prednisolone for... : Official journal of the American College of Gastroenterology | ACG

mary objective was to assess the incidence of infection by day 90. The key secondary objectives were the incidence of mortality, acute kidney injury (AKI), readmissions rate and adverse events. Metho...

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American College of Gastroenterology @amcollegegastro.bsky.social · Mar 12

#WomensHistoryMonth Spotlight: Baharak Moshiree, MD, MSc, FACG

Dr. Moshiree is recognized for seamlessly blending scientific discovery, clinical excellence, and a steadfast commitment to mentorship.

➡️ bit.ly/acg-womens-hx-2025
#WomeninGI @spaulliver.bsky.social

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American College of Gastroenterology @amcollegegastro.bsky.social · Mar 2

In March, ACG celebrates #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth, but EVERY day ACG members are committed to:

🟦#ColorectalCancerPrevention
🟦#Colonoscopy Quality
🟦Advancing Digestive Health
🟦Improving Patient Outcomes

ACG Events & Patient Education Resources
bit.ly/ACG-March-CRC-25

#GastroSky #MedSky

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - American College of Gastroenterology

Explore Resources & Inspiration from ACG Reezwana Chowdhury, MD, FACG; Chair, ACG Public Relations Committee The College observes March Colorectal…

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American College of Gastroenterology @amcollegegastro.bsky.social · Feb 21

Get to know the new Co-Editors-in-Chief of #EBGI!

Joseph C. Anderson, MD, FACG, and Paul Y. Kwo, MD, FACG, lead the EBGI Editorial Board as of January 2025. Read about each co-EIC!

➡️ bit.ly/3Xe24bc

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American College of Gastroenterology @amcollegegastro.bsky.social · Feb 22

#BlackHistoryMonth Spotlight:
Marie L. Borum MD, EdD, MPH, FACG

Dr. Borum is recognized as a trailblazer in gastroenterology who has dedicated her career to medical education and addressing health equity.

➡️ bit.ly/acg-black-hx-25

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Sonali Paul, MD MS, FACG (she/her) @spaulliver.bsky.social · Feb 21

So excited to see this coming to fruition with our new website! This work is as important as ever and we remain united in our fight for health equity. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ rainbowsingastro.org @amcollegegastro.bsky.social @amergastroassn.bsky.social @asgeendo.bsky.social #AASLD #Gastrosky #Liversky

Rainbows in Gastro – Overcoming Challenges and Mitigating Disparities in Our LGBTQI+ Patients

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American College of Gastroenterology @amcollegegastro.bsky.social · Feb 19

#BlackHistoryMonth Spotlight:
Julius Wilder, MD, PhD

Dr. Wilder is recognized as an exemplary leader, accomplished researcher, excellent mentor, and expert in health disparities, health equity, and social drivers of health in GI and hepatology.

➡️ bit.ly/acg-black-hx-25
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Yourqueerprof @drcompton.bsky.social · Feb 17

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American College of Gastroenterology @amcollegegastro.bsky.social · Feb 11

#BlackHistoryMonth Spotlight:
GastroCares
gastrocares.org

GastroCares is recognized for:
💵Free community health screenings
🍎Patient education initiatives
🤝🏽Culturally informed care models
👩🏽‍🎓Mentoring future medical trainees

On the ACG Blog ➡️ bit.ly/acg-black-hx-25
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American College of Gastroenterology @amcollegegastro.bsky.social · Dec 16

New #EBGI Issue!

Explore this month’s reviews and podcasts on: dupilumab for eosinophilic esophagitis, high-risk esophageal varices, cold vs. hot snare resection of large polyps, and anti-TL1A monoclonal antibodies for ulcerative colitis.

➡️gi.org/ebgi

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Julie Hallet, MD MSc @halletjulie.bsky.social · Dec 13

📢Attention HPB friends and liver lovers!

Yes, the liver emoji has finally arrived (thanks apple intelligence) 🎉🥳

Now, the real challenge: figuring out how to share it & not be a sticker outside of iMessage - any help welcome!
🤔

#MedSky #SurgSky #LiverSky #HPBSky

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Steven Bollipo @stevenbollipo.bsky.social · Nov 30

Great to see ASGE here! #gastrosky @asgeendo.bsky.social

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American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) @amergastroassn.bsky.social · Nov 22

Hi #GIsky! 👋 The #AGAGastroSquad is on #bsky and we're excited to connect with so many of you on a new platform! Come say hi and let your friends know we're here!

#GastroSky #LiverSky #IBDSky

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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · Nov 20

The answer to all of my problems is in this bag.

Trader Joe’s dark chocolate covered mini pretzels

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Grapie Deltaco @grapiedeltaco.bsky.social · Nov 19

“What radicalized you?” Bro I was told to treat people the way I would want to be treated in kindergarten and it made sense idk what else there is to say

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Adam Mikolajczyk @amikolajczyk.bsky.social · Nov 16

🔥🔥🔥 The Best of Liver Fellow Network Session at the Liver Meeting! The future of #liversky is bright! 🌟🌟🌟 @blaneymd.bsky.social

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Hanna Blaney, MD, MPH @blaneymd.medsky.social · Nov 16

ALD and MASLD are a lot alike. How do we tell them apart on pathology?

Cindy Behling walks us through in this fantastic talk. 👏

#TLM24 #Liversky @juanpabloarab.bsky.social
#pathologysky

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Elliot Tapper @ebtapper.bsky.social · Nov 15

We are on our second starter pack for GI / Hepatology
Part 1: go.bsky.app/8Pho2tp
Part 2: go.bsky.app/VGyLKjR

#medsky #GIsky #LiverSky

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Rob Brierley @robbrierley.bsky.social · Nov 19

Phil Newsome presents the much-anticipated ph 3 ESSENCE trial of semaglutide in MASH—data shown are for the week 72 interim analysis, involving 800 participants #TLM24 #LiverSky

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Sonali Paul, MD MS, FACG (she/her) @spaulliver.bsky.social · Nov 19

Are you a GI fellow? Please fill this *very short* survey on interventional GI fellowship! Should take less than 3 minutes to complete.

#GastroSky #Liversky @amcollegegastro.bsky.social @uzmasiddiquimd.bsky.social @ericmontminymd.bsky.social

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Gastroenterology Fellows' Interest in Advanced Endoscopy

Thank you for participating in this study that evaluates the factors and barriers influencing general GI fellows’ decision to go into advanced endoscopy fellowship. By completing this survey, you cons...

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Sonali Paul, MD MS, FACG (she/her) @spaulliver.bsky.social · Nov 17

Let’s go 🦬🏈🦬🏈🦬🏈
#billsmafia

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