Johannes Weimer, Klaus Dirks, Michael Ludwig, Daniel Merkel, Norbert Börner, Florian Recker, Andreas Weimer, Lukas Müller, Roman Kloeckner, Liv Annebritt Weimer, Leonie Horn, Christoph F Dietrich, Johannes Peter Ruppert, Julia Weinmann-Menke
{"title":"[When Digital Meets Diagnostics: E-Learning Effectiveness in Internal Medicine Sonography Training].","authors":"Johannes Weimer, Klaus Dirks, Michael Ludwig, Daniel Merkel, Norbert Börner, Florian Recker, Andreas Weimer, Lukas Müller, Roman Kloeckner, Liv Annebritt Weimer, Leonie Horn, Christoph F Dietrich, Johannes Peter Ruppert, Julia Weinmann-Menke","doi":"10.1055/a-2802-7950","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2802-7950","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sonography is a key component of internal medicine diagnostics, making the teaching of basic sonographic skills essential. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an abdominal-sonography-specific e-learning intervention.In this prospective controlled study, medical students were assessed before (T1) and after (T2) completion of the e-learning within a blended-learning framework. At T2, competence levels and evaluation outcomes were additionally compared with a reference group of physicians who had used the same module to prepare for a certified abdominal ultrasound course. Objective theoretical competencies were measured via written tests; subjective competencies and acceptance were assessed using 7-point Likert scales. Demographic data and usage behavior were also collected.A total of 191 participants were included (144 students, 47 physicians). Students showed significant improvements in objective and subjective competence domains (each p < 0.001). Physicians rated their competencies higher, whereas test scores did not differ significantly between groups (p = 0.07) at T2. Both groups rated the e-learning highly (mean >6.0 scalepoints). Completion time and number of completed modules were relevant influencing factors.The demonstrated competence gains and high acceptance highlight the potential of integrating digital learning resources more extensively into ultrasound education.</p>","PeriodicalId":23853,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147310748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Markus Reiser, Benita Pawlak, Frank Oehmen, Edin Zahirovic, Klaus J Schmitz
{"title":"Chronic Watery Diarrhea With Colonic Intraepithelial Lymphocytosis Refractory To Budesonide Treatment - A Case Report.","authors":"Markus Reiser, Benita Pawlak, Frank Oehmen, Edin Zahirovic, Klaus J Schmitz","doi":"10.1055/a-2722-1140","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2722-1140","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Intraepithelial lymphocytosis is a hallmark of microscopic colitis commonly presenting with debilitating chronic watery diarrhea. The exact pathophysiology remains unclear but is believed to involve an abnormal immune response to the luminal microenvironment in genetically predisposed individuals. Medications like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, proton pump inhibitors, and antidepressants, as well as alcohol consumption and smoking have been regarded as risk factors for microscopic colitis. Lymphocytic colitis often responds well to anti-inflammatory treatment, with budesonide being a first line therapy. Relapse is common after discontinuing budesonide, often necessitating low-dose maintenance therapy. Advanced therapies including anti-TNF-alpha (e.g. infliximab) or anti-integrin (e.g. vedolizumab) agents as well as JAK inhibitors (e.g. upadacitinib) may be considered in refractory cases. However, confirmation of the diagnosis and ruling out other etiologies are necessary before intensifying treatment. Here, we present the case of a 78-year-old female patient with a twenty month history of chronic refractory diarrhea, repeatedly diagnosed as microscopic lymphocytic colitis. Following further deterioration and the development of hepatosplenomegaly with atypical liver lesions, a review of colonic biopsies and additional work-up led to the correct diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":23853,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie","volume":" ","pages":"179-183"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145935306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jennifer Gill, Lea Pueschel, Marie-Louise Witte, Birgit Terjung, Petra Lynen Jansen, Heiner Wedemeyer, Henrike Lenzen, Miriam Wiestler
{"title":"Chronic Imbalance? Gender Disparities in Gastroenterology Across a Decade of the Visceral Medicine Congress in Germany.","authors":"Jennifer Gill, Lea Pueschel, Marie-Louise Witte, Birgit Terjung, Petra Lynen Jansen, Heiner Wedemeyer, Henrike Lenzen, Miriam Wiestler","doi":"10.1055/a-2701-1372","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2701-1372","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite efforts toward gender equality, disparities persist in medical careers and leadership. This study examines gender representation in gastroenterology at the German Visceral Medicine Congress from 2013 to 2024, focusing on changes over time.Programs from 1,333 sessions were analyzed for gender ratios of speakers and chairs, including plenary, ab-stract, and industry sessions, plus congress presidents and awardees. Trends were assessed via linear regression and Cochran-Armitage tests.Trend analysis revealed a significant increase in female speakers (r²=0.599, p=0.005) and chairpersons (r²=0.747, p<0.001). Female speaker proportions rose significantly in plenary (r²=0.600, p=0.005), abstract (r²=0.445, p=0.025), and industry sessions (r²=0.641, p=0.003), but did not reach parity. Female chairs showed stronger upward trends: plenary (r²=0.807, p<0.001), abstract (r²=0.490, p=0.016), industry (r²=0.729, p<0.001). Congress presidencies remained all male, and 75-93% of awards went to men.Female representation, especially in chair roles, has improved since the 2019 parity resolution but remains insufficient in key areas. Ongoing gender-sensitive planning and support are needed to foster a more inclusive academic environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":23853,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie","volume":" ","pages":"168-178"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13077563/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145245485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Evdokia Alexanidou, André Hörning, Jan de Laffolie, Anjona Schmidt-Choudhury, Jan Däbritz, Ag Ernährung Und Cedata-Studiengruppe
{"title":"[Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED) and partial enteral nutrition (PEN) for remission induction in children and adolescents with Crohn's Disease - Updated statement from the CEDATA and Nutrition/Dietetics/Nutritional Medicine Working Groups of the Society for paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (GPGE)].","authors":"Evdokia Alexanidou, André Hörning, Jan de Laffolie, Anjona Schmidt-Choudhury, Jan Däbritz, Ag Ernährung Und Cedata-Studiengruppe","doi":"10.1055/a-2699-7377","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2699-7377","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nutrition plays a central role in the development of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children and adolescents. Nutritional management of IBD is therefore very important, e. g. the successful treatment approach of exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) in paediatric patients with mild to moderate forms of Crohn's disease. However, the acceptance of EEN by patients and their families is often limited and the effects are not easily sustained. Several nutritional therapies have been developed, of which the Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED) in combination with partial enteral nutrition (PEN) seems to be promising approach.In this review, we summarise the current knowledge and data on CDED plus PEN and its efficacy. We also discuss its implementation in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":23853,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie","volume":"64 2","pages":"184-198"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146228861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluating Long-Term Functional and Symptomatic Outcomes of Pneumatic Dilatation in Achalasia: An Experience from Pakistan.","authors":"Sameen Abbas, Kanza Zahid, Bilal Ashraf, Tayyab Saeed Akhtar, Saima Mushtaq, Abdul Wahid, Amjad Khan","doi":"10.1055/a-2707-1799","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2707-1799","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Achalasia, a rare esophageal motility disorder, is managed with medications, botulinum toxin, pneumatic dilation (PD), or surgery. In resource-limited settings like Pakistan, PD is preferred first-line non-surgical treatment due to its accessibility and cost-effectiveness so we aim to assess remission rates and clinical outcomes of PD.Between 2015 and 2024, 213 achalasia patients were diagnosed via HRM at Center for Liver & Digestive Diseases, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi. 191 patients opted for PD and completed follow-up interviews using Eckardt score and ASQ questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using SPSS.Among 191 patients (107 males, 84 females), 53% underwent one, 30% two, and 17% three PD session. Success rates were 58% for one, 78% for two, and 87.5% for three sessions, with no severe complications. The cumulative re-dilation rate was 20%, with a 76% success rate for repeat dilations. Multiple PDs significantly outperformed single PDs(p=0.01), reducing mean Eckardt score from 6.7 to 1.9. QoL improved with successful dilations but not in failed cases.PD provides sustained symptom relief for up to five years, with repeat sessions enhancing long-term success, reinforcing PD as an effective, durable, and accessible treatment option for achalasia in low-resource settings for evidence-based clinical decision-making.</p>","PeriodicalId":23853,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie","volume":" ","pages":"147-156"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145960425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jagoda Pokryszka, Christian Primas, Michael Stadlmann, Nathalie Gerold, Cornelia Lichtenberger, Sieglinde Reinisch, Gottfried Novacek, Walter Reinisch
{"title":"Post-induction serum vedolizumab levels are not associated with better maintenance outcomes in patients with Crohn's disease.","authors":"Jagoda Pokryszka, Christian Primas, Michael Stadlmann, Nathalie Gerold, Cornelia Lichtenberger, Sieglinde Reinisch, Gottfried Novacek, Walter Reinisch","doi":"10.1055/a-2744-5136","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2744-5136","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Results on exposure-efficacy relationships for vedolizumab in patients with Crohn's disease are contentious. Our study aimed at exploring the relationship between vedolizumab serum concentrations measured during induction and maintenance and treatment outcomes in Crohn's disease patients in a real-world setting.Crohn's disease patients treated with vedolizumab between January 2014 and July 2022 at our tertiary care centre were included. Serum vedolizumab concentrations were measured on at least one of the following time points: week 2, 6, 12, 26, and/or 52. Treatment efficacy was evaluated at weeks 12, 26 and 52 as clinical remission based on patients reported outcomes, faecal calprotectin and C-reactive protein remission.In total, 58 patients (55.2% females) were included. At baseline, active disease, defined either by increased faecal calprotectin, C-reactive protein or patients reported outcomes, was observed in 53 patients (91.4%). Week 12 vedolizumab serum levels were higher in clinical remitters versus non-remitters at weeks 12 and 52 (p <0.05). However, in adjusted multivariate analyses no association between vedolizumab levels and therapy outcomes was observed.In our retrospective study, vedolizumab serum concentrations measured during induction treatment were not associated with clinical and feacal calprotecin remission at weeks 12, 26 and 52.</p>","PeriodicalId":23853,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie","volume":" ","pages":"157-167"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13077553/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145960410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Evdokia Alexanidou, André Hörning, Jan de Laffolie, Anjona Schmidt-Choudhury, Jan Däbritz, Ag Ernährung Und Cedata-Studiengruppe
{"title":"[Correction: Crohn's Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED) and partial enteral nutrition (PEN) for remission induction in children and adolescents with Crohn's Disease - Updated statement from the CEDATA and Nutrition/Dietetics/Nutritional Medicine Working Groups of the Society for paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (GPGE)].","authors":"Evdokia Alexanidou, André Hörning, Jan de Laffolie, Anjona Schmidt-Choudhury, Jan Däbritz, Ag Ernährung Und Cedata-Studiengruppe","doi":"10.1055/a-2832-4619","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2832-4619","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23853,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie","volume":"64 2","pages":"e85"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147460334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[93-year old patient with pain of the right lower abdomen].","authors":"Annekatrin Schwanstecher, Joachim C Arnold","doi":"10.1055/a-2688-8397","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2688-8397","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23853,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie","volume":"64 2","pages":"143-144"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146228844","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lisa Groth, Johannes Weimer, Carlotta Ille, Florian Recker
{"title":"[11 tips for effective university teaching of sonography].","authors":"Lisa Groth, Johannes Weimer, Carlotta Ille, Florian Recker","doi":"10.1055/a-2761-5182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2761-5182","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The integration of sonography into medical studies offers a wide range of opportunities, but also presents teachers with complex challenges. Teaching theoretical and practical sonographic skills requires not only technical expertise, but also sound didactic and communication skills on the part of the teachers. The aim of this study is to provide sonography teachers with sound recommendations for effective teaching based on current evidence.National and international studies on sonography training and didactics were evaluated as part of a systematic literature review. The findings were grouped by topic, structured using a consensus process, and presented in the form of practical guidelines. The analysis was based on the PRISMA criteria and supplemented by a narrative synthesis.Eleven didactically sound recommendations for sonography teaching were formulated, including: optimal group sizes, establishment of peer teaching, early curricular integration, use of modern technologies (e.g., AI, VR), use of appropriate teaching and learning materials and didactic methods, targeted teaching of psychomotor skills, and the inclusion of ethical aspects. All of the recommendations mentioned have been proven to be relevant, practicable, and didactically effective in the literature and were classified and explained in terms of content.The results show that high-quality sonography training is more than just technical training: it requires educational planning and didactic sensitivity. The tips presented here offer guidance and inspiration for reflective, evidence-based, and learner-centered teaching practices. They not only promote the acquisition of skills by students, but also the further development of the teachers themselves-towards sustainable, interprofessionally compatible sonography training.</p>","PeriodicalId":23853,"journal":{"name":"Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145935267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}