Big deal to have ENTYVIO(vedolizumab) Takeda subq formulation approved! 108mg subq every 2 weeks after at least 2 IV doses of the medication. My patients in endoscopic remission on Entyvio have a new option now. gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-… content.takeda.com/?contenttype=P…

Why is your EMR so glacially slow ModMed ? Any fix in the works. Many alternative EMRs available.

“Just because someone has a uterus, doesn’t mean she plans to use it. You actually have to ask about her plans!” Quote of the day from Sunanda Kane M.D. when answering a question about use of small molecules in women of child bearing age. 🙌🏼👏 #ACG2023 #IBD

Mahadevan Uma Mahadevan - Very important study: use of low-dose #aspirin in pregnant women with #IBD not associated with increased risk of flares. Safe to use in patients at risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) ACG #ACG2023

We're thrilled to share that 21 of our docs were named #TopDoctors by Washingtonian 🌸! Thank you to each of these physicians for their outstanding care and commitment to our patients. For the full list check out: bit.ly/45JX9jB

Lots of great new options for our #IBD #UC patients with Velsipity (etrasimod) from Pfizer Inc. as well as Omvoh (mirikizumab) from Lilly Gastroenterology FDA approved. Another step closer to the day when every patient can be in remission. investor.lilly.com/news-releases/… pfizer.com/news/press-rel…

In a week of big news for GLP-1 drugs (more coming), tirzepatide approved by U.S. FDA for obesity (to be known as Zepbound) washingtonpost.com/health/2023/11…

Hi Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield ! We were doing so well for a while and then you decided to go directly against the standard of care and deny a pt. for his Wegovy. He has lost more than 20 pounds and his fatty liver improved. Changing your mind against FDA prescribing guidelines is bad medicine!

Many great talks at #AIBD2023 @IBDConference but love this algorithm by Sara Horst MD, MPH, FACG for approach to fatigue in our patients. So many IBD patients with fatigue even after they are in remission.

Women with #IBD . Jill Gaidos, MD Uma Mahadevan ChronicallyJess ,Dr. Dubinsky. @IBDConference #AIBD2023 Higher risk of cervical dysplasia, avoid estrogen birth control if possible, utilize ASA 81mg to reduce pre-eclampsia in pregnant women. Screen for restricted eating.

Capital Digestive Care Capital Digestive Care representing at #AIBD @IBDConference . Staying up to date to take the best care of our #IBD patients. Amy Stewart, NP Jessica Korman MD erica rose cohen

Dear Cigna Healthcare EviCore By Evernorth The New York Times ASGE GI Endoscopy American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) .A denied upper endoscopy by Cigna. This one is an adult patient with hx of a caustic ingestion 10 yrs ago - denial is directly against the standard of care (GIE 2012;76(6):1087. Next is a P2P w/ peds GI. What a joke.

To my #IBD X colleagues and patients, hoping you can support me for Crohn's & Colitis Foundation DC Take Steps Walk on June 1st. Wishing for a day soon where we can cure #crohns and #uc. Any amount helps!! takesteps.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/index.cfm?fuse…

Congratulations to our Bethesda Endoscopy Center team for being named Best Ambulatory Surgery Center for Colonoscopy and Endoscopy by US News and World Report! #asc #ambulatorysurgerycenter #gastroenterology #colonoscopy #endoscopy

Capital Digestive Care huge turnout today at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Take Steps walk - walking towards a cure!

Our Bethesda Endoscopy Center has MOVED to a new location! Starting today, we'll be performing procedures at our new address at 6100 Executive Boulevard, Suite 300, North Bethesda, MD 20852. Thank you to our team for their hard work on a successful relocation!