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For people with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic immunologic disease, eating and diet aren’t always a piece of cake. In response to an allergen — usually one or more food groups — the lining of the esophagus can become so inflamed and constricted that food can’t move smoothly through it.
Medications for EoE include proton pump inhibitors, topical steroids taken orally, and an injectable biologic drug. But there’s another way to improve symptoms: Identify food triggers through an EoE elimination diet and then avoid those foods.
This approach can be long and challenging. It involves multiple steps, frequent endoscopies, and a good deal of time. “We do not have a test we can give to somebody in an easy manner to figure out what food groups they’re allergic to,” says Bryan Sauer, MD, an associate professor of gastroenterology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. “It has to be a trial-and-error process.”
Dr. Neeral Shah, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, has been honored with the 2025 Award for Excellence in Teaching by
the Jefferson Scholars Foundation. Established in 2012, this award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate exceptional teaching and a deep commitment to student development. Dr. Shah’s dedication to education aligns with the Foundation’s mission to uphold the highest standards of teaching at the University of Virginia.
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Dr. Neeral Shah has been featured in media outlets across Virginia and on national TV stations discussing the connection between alcohol consumption and cancer. Alcohol is a carcinogen that can increase cancer risk by directly damaging liver cells.
For the last decade or so, more and more Americans have taken part in a new New Year’s tradition: dry January. You probably know somebody doing it right now– maybe it’s you!
Neeral Shah walks us through the benefits of taking a month off of alcohol.
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Dr. Andrew Wang talks with HCPLive about perioperative guidance for endoscopies for patients taking weight loss medications. Previous ASA guidance recommended holding GLP-1 RAs in the perioperative period, but new 2024 multisociety guidance suggests a risk-based approach.
The recent rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) has been nothing short of revolutionary for the field of medicine, with no other class of medications matching their profound impact across multiple disciplines.
How Did We Get Here? A Look at the Rise of GLP-1 RAs
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Health professionals generally view Dry January as positive but with some caveats. In an interview with UVAToday, Dr. Neeral Shah said, “Taking this month off from drinking can absolutely make a big difference in your health – physically and mentally. Overall, I think with the increase in alcohol use, this concept is more important than ever.”
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