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The Editors of Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology travel regularly to conferences to meet with the research community and keep up to date on the latest research and key trends in the field. Come and say hello!
Liver fibrosis is a substantial risk factor for liver cancer development. In this issue, we focus on molecular and cellular mechanisms of hepatic fibrogenesis and discuss therapeutic implications.
The health-care sector produces significant amounts of waste and greenhouse gas emissions. In turn, environmental damage can have a negative effect on health, including gastrointestinal health. Two articles in this month’s issue prompt us to reflect upon the connections between gastrointestinal health, the health-care sector and the environment.
In science as in life, the language we choose to use is of great importance and power. This is particularly true in discussion of medical conditions. More care is needed to sensitively discuss diseases and patient care.
Having a sense of the history of research and clinical practice is valuable. With that in mind, we now publish Journal Club articles that focus on historical papers that are of particular significance, a link from past to present.
Scientists and clinicians are increasingly using social media in a professional capacity. More guidance is needed to provide a framework for the professional use of social media in academic and clinical settings.
Pancreatic cancer is a notoriously lethal condition characterised by aggressive malignancy and dismal outcomes. However, translational advances are showing us that hope is on the horizon.
The repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic go far beyond the disease itself, and cannot be overlooked. The gastroenterology and hepatology community has adapted quickly, but resilience and collaboration will be key to address future uncertainty.
Scientific literature is ever-expanding. The need for a filter to keep up-to-date with the key information from this onslaught of data is increasingly important.
