https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-rss/?title=May%202024%20Newsletter%20Issue&orgId=109155&keywordId=1759 A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Digestive Diseases en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:39:56 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/search-affordable-treatment-option-liver-disease/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/search-affordable-treatment-option-liver-disease/ Until very recently, no treatment options were available for metabolic-associated steatolic liver disease (MASLD) (previously called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). The Food and Drug Administration recently approved resmetirom, the first therapy for the more severe form of MASLD, but there remains a need for a generic, affordable treatment option for patients. Bubu Banini, MD, PhD, was recently awarded a $3.05 million R01 grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a five-year research project to investigate the feasibility of oral digoxin as a treatment option for these patients. Thu, 09 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/ronald-vender-retiring/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/ronald-vender-retiring/ Anyone who has worked with Ronald Vender, MD, singles him out for his outstanding ability to connect with people and invest in their wellbeing. Vender, MD ’77, professor of medicine (digestive diseases), who will retire in June, served as the chief medical officer of Yale Medicine and associate dean for clinical affairs at Yale School of Medicine for over 12 years. Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/yale-experts-benefits-of-exercise/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/yale-experts-benefits-of-exercise/ Most of us know that regular physical activity can strengthen muscles, burn fat, and lower our risk of heart disease. But many advantages of exercise go beyond physical fitness and cardiovascular health, according to Yale School of Medicine experts. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:02:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/five-things-to-know-about-colon-cancer-prevention-and-screening/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/five-things-to-know-about-colon-cancer-prevention-and-screening/ Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, and more than 150,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year. For Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Xavier Llor, MD, PhD, professor of medicine (digestive diseases) and director of the Gastrointestinal (GI) and Pancreatic Cancer Prevention Program, shared some things everyone should know about colorectal cancer. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/priya-jamidar-yale-asge-master-endoscopist-award/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/priya-jamidar-yale-asge-master-endoscopist-award/ Priya Jamidar, MBChB, FACG, FASGE, professor of medicine (digestive diseases) and former director of Endoscopy at Yale School of Medicine, was selected for the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Master Endoscopist Award. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:30:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/meet-yale-internal-medicine-romina-fiorotto/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/meet-yale-internal-medicine-romina-fiorotto/ As a part of our “Meet Yale Internal Medicine” series, today’s feature is on Romina Fiorotto, PhD, assistant professor (digestive diseases and pathology). Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/yale-residents-fellows-awarded-achievements-clinical-teaching/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/yale-residents-fellows-awarded-achievements-clinical-teaching/ The 2024 Dr. Peggy Bia Award for Outstanding Clinical Teaching was announced at Medical Grand Rounds on January 11, 2024, for which residents and fellows were nominated by current medical students at the end of their clerkship rotations. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/aasld-liver-cancer-management/ https://medicine.yale.edu/internal-medicine/digestivediseases/news-article/aasld-liver-cancer-management/ Yale researchers have collaborated with other experts in the field of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or liver cancer, to develop the most recent American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) practice guidance for liver cancer. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:00:00 Z