82% of Patients Keep Sharing Wearable Data After 3 Months
Wearables have long promised to transform healthcare. Our new study of 843 patients who connected devices to our EHR found 82% were still actively sharing data 3mo later. A decade after the Apple Watch launch, we may finally be seeing some traction. https://t.co/TLbIpSlJni
Immersive Tech Transforms Learning, Yet Risks Simplicity
At @DDWMeeting learning inside a giant digital esophagus. 20+ years ago it was simple informational conversations at booths. Now it’s immersive, high-tech, everywhere. The science is advancing, and so is how we learn it. What are we gaining, and what...
VR Trial Targets IBS Symptoms Through Mind‑Body Pathways
At DDW, the world’s largest GI meeting. Our team is presenting a randomized trial using VR to help manage #IBS symptoms via mind-body pathways. Looking forward to sharing more this week. #DDW26 #Gastroenterology #IBS #DigitalHealth @DDWMeeting https://t.co/2Pgu4R9a99
Monday Mornings: Energizing Chaos at the Clinic
People often talk about the “Monday morning blues.” On Monday mornings, I go to my clinic—and it’s the opposite feeling. Clinic is dynamic. Demanding. Energizing. I never know what I’m going to see or hear. Let’s see what today brings. https://t.co/cWtxm3bq1m
Doctors Won't Be Replaced: Embrace Blended Intelligence
“Will AI replace doctors?” I hear this question a lot, but I think the answer is no. AI is amazing at pattern recognition. But medicine is also about judgment, context, human connection. That’s on us. The future is "Blended Intelligence,"...
VR Therapy Shows Promise for IBS Treatment
Most people think of VR as gaming. In clinic, we’re using it to help patients manage IBS—alongside meds and diet. We’re looking forward to presenting results from our first IBS randomized controlled trial at #DDW26 in Chicago Non-drug therapies are having a moment. @DDWMeeting...
Cancer Care’s Hidden Burden: 54 Days of Time Toxicity
At Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Khrystyna Levytska reveals underrecognized issue in cancer care: time toxicity Patients spend median of 54 d/yr interacting w/ healthcare As people live longer, we have to improve how they spend that time Solutions: bundle care, expand home-based services https://t.co/4c23jVbBYO
GERD Often Appears without Heartburn—Recognize Hidden Symptoms
GERD isn’t always heartburn. Acid reflux can show up as regurgitation, gas, nausea, trouble swallowing—even cough or ear symptoms. If it keeps happening, don’t ignore it. There are simple ways to evaluate and treat it. More in vid: https://t.co/QpOXR3cVEw
Move More: Strengthen Core to Combat Sedentary Harm
We weren’t built to sit all day. Sedentary life weakens the core, changes how gravity acts on the body, and can contribute to pain, bloating, and gut issues. Movement + core strength + better nutrition go a long way. More in the video...
Women Leading the Way at GI Conference
In a field long defined by gender imbalance, it’s refreshing to be in the minority in this picture. Grateful to be part of this moment at the @AmerGastroAssn Women in GI Conference today in Atlanta, where leaders are shaping what comes...
Women-Led Panels Needed: The Rise of “Femanel”
For years, we’ve had “manels” (all-male panels) at medical conferences. Today at the @AmerGastroAssn Women in GI Conference: a full panel of women on leadership and career advancement. Turns out there’s a name for this: “femanel.” Whatever we call it, we need more...
Our Innate Need for Nature Clashes with Daily Confinement
“Biophilia” = our innate need for nature 🌿 But most days it’s garage → car → office → screen. No wonder we can feel off. More in the video below as I spend another day contained by walls 👇 https://t.co/HcgmVHTfYv
Women Still Underrepresented in GI, Impacting Patient Care
Half of U.S. med students are women. But some specialties still haven’t caught up. Heading to the Women in GI Conference in Atlanta where I’ll serve on the faculty. Honored to be in the minority. Representation isn’t just about fairness. It’s about better...
Hospitals Must Ask: Will Clinicians Actually Use AI?
What should hospitals consider before adopting a new AI tool? Start simple: will people actually use it? That’s a key takeaway from our panel at #vMed26: “Translating AI Findings into Real-World Clinical Impact.” https://t.co/dTZgscHIOM
NIH‑funded VR Trial Improves IBS Symptoms
Really excited to share new VR research for IBS symptom support. Our NIH-funded randomized trial is showing notable benefits, and we’re presenting it today at #vMed26.