Lefika Bathobakae, M.D., M.P.H., C.P.H.

I am pleased to share that 11/12 (first-authored) abstracts have been accepted to #ACG2025. Grateful to my team, patients, and mentors. #ACG2025 @AmCollegeGastro

Calling all gastroenterologists and trainees in Europe - please consider filling this survey on AI platforms such as ChatGPT for my colleagues who are hoping to make our lives easier in this area 🙏 surveymonkey.com/r/EuropeanGI-AI

-I am pleased to share our case on EUS-guided drainage of a peri-splenic abscess. -This is a promising minimally invasive option when PCD or surgery are not feasible. #GI #endoscopy @ACGCRJ

My dad was in a car accident almost a year ago. He spent three weeks in a coma. During that time, the only things he could hear, if he heard anything at all, were my little brother whispering, “Fight, Dad,” and the Braveheart score playing softly from my phone. My mom never…

Finally - much needed guidance on GI manifestations in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, covering MCAS and POTS via @AmerGastroAssn 🆕🔢 1️⃣ The guideline 📄 2️⃣ Beighton score for hypermobility🫸 3️⃣ MCAS diagnosis 🩺 4️⃣ Management 💊 📸: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Yet another study showing high discontinuation rate of both semaglutide and tirzepatide up to 50% at 1 year in the real world. Top discontinuation reasons included: • Side effects (36%) • Logistical challenges (24%) • Cost (23%) • Shortages (11%) • Inadequate weight loss…

Hot 🔥 off the press... Check out the first comprehensive review 📝summarizing various aspects of post-ERCP cholecystitis ☢️ @drsridhars @drpreetamnath @GIscope_updates Link: wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full…

⭐️Thrilled to share our latest publication! We found that GLP-1 receptor agonists, commonly used for diabetes and weight loss, are associated with the development of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and intestinal methanogen overgrowth🦠 #GITwitter journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/26…

First systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of fecal elastase for PEI, as defined by current European clinical guidelines. @UEGJournal It is a sensitive but not specific test for PEI. Beware of false positive results! @my_ueg @EurPancClub

Management at Admission (12-72 hours)" for Acute Pancreatitis, differentiating between "Mild AP" and "Moderate/Severe AP" based on severity criteria and outlining distinct management approaches for each category in the 12-24 hours and 24-72 hours post-arrival periods.

Bariatric surgery volume is down 33% in 24 months. What other procedures are being done less due to GLP-1’s?

Bridging the intersection of sports (my first love) and health (my current vocation) in my NEW SHOW by @ThePlayersTV!!! It’s called “Health is Wealth.” Please check it out when you have a moment…going to be epic!

It would take guts to wear this 😅

When it comes to securing a residency or fellowship position, a strong Letter of Recommendation (LOR) can truly make a difference. Program Directors (PDs) rely on these letters for a holistic view of an applicant, often seeking specific insights that transcend test scores and…

Big news! Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have been ranked #1 and #2 globally for research impact among healthcare institutions by the 2024 @NatureIndex. Proud to be part of a pathology department at the forefront of discovery! 🧪🔬 #PathTwitter

Real world data presented by @krchhabra group at #ASMBS2025 Weight loss after 2 years: ✴️ Gastric bypass: 26% ✴️ Sleeve gastrectomy: 23% ✴️ Tirzepatide: 8% ✴️ Semaglutide: 5%

This is what happens when you give everyone an equal chance, when you don’t look at equality as something to be feared, or as something that takes away. It builds strength in places we thought were already strong. Equality is not the chisel that chips away, it is the hand that…

An argument for reduced dosing frequency of GLP-1s 💉 to maintain long-term weight loss ⚖️, based on mathematical modeling 📊: ➡️ Switching semaglutide from 1x/week to 1x/2 weeks = 50% fewer doses but 72% of weight loss retained ✅ ➡️ 1x/month may preserve ~50% of weight loss 🗓️…

I am pleased to share our recent publication on Clostridioides difficile enteritis. 💩 Our targeted review consolidates 30 years of data on CDE, a rare, often fatal form of CDI affecting the small bowel. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…