HCP Connect Clinical Author
Dr. Sanjay Iyer
Gastroenterology
Specialty
Gastroenterology
Clinical Updates
11
Experience
10 Years
Author Biography
About Dr. Sanjay Iyer
Dr. Sanjay Iyer is a gastroenterologist with a decade of clinical experience. He holds a DM in Gastroenterology after an MD in General Medicine and is trained in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. His special interests are inflammatory bowel disease and hepatology. He writes to help physicians apply the latest luminal and liver guidelines with confidence.
Published Work
Recent Clinical Updates
11 articles
Gastroenterology
FDA Approves bulevirtide for chronic HDV: 48% combined response at Week 48
bulevirtide hepatitis delta virus: FDA approves Hepcludex for chronic HDV on 5/22/2026 after MYR301 showed 48% combined response at Week 48.
Gastroenterology
AGA Updates Ulcerative Colitis Guidelines: Recommends Multiple Therapies
AGA living guideline (Dec 2024): recommendations for infliximab, golimumab, vedolizumab, upadacitinib, mirikizumab and other advanced therapies in moderate-to-severe ulcerative col...
Gastroenterology
Resmetirom (REZDIFFRA) Approved for Adults with Noncirrhotic MASH (F2–F3) After Month 12 Histology Gains
Resmetirom (REZDIFFRA) approved for adults with noncirrhotic MASH (F2–F3); Month 12 histology showed resolution and fibrosis improvement. resmetirom metabolic dysfunction-associate...
Gastroenterology
FDA Requires Boxed Warning for Upadacitinib (Rinvoq): Heart Events, Cancer, Clots, Death
upadacitinib ulcerative colitis: FDA requires Boxed Warning updates for JAK inhibitors listing heart events, cancer, blood clots, and death; dosing per label included.
Gastroenterology
FDA Approves Linerixibat for PBC Pruritus: -0.72 WI-NRS in GLISTEN
Linerixibat (Lynavoy) approved for PBC pruritus after GLISTEN showed adjusted WI-NRS difference -0.72 vs placebo; diarrhea and LFT changes were notable adverse events.
Healthcare Business
AI Prior Auth: 30% Reimbursement Risk for 6 States
New Medicare pilot program introduces AI-powered prior authorization, potentially reducing reimbursement for certain medical procedures in 6 states, sparking concerns among healthc...
Medical Research
Uncover Lipid Metabolism Secrets to Diagnose MASLD
Discover how lipid droplets in hepatocytes contribute to hepatic steatosis in MASLD, a key to accurate diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
Digital Health
Clear Digital Leadership: Boost NHS Transformation
Discover how clear digital leadership can accelerate NHS transformation and reduce duplication, improving healthcare outcomes and efficiency.
Medical Research
COVID-19 Shot Guidance: What to Expect
Get the latest on potential changes to COVID-19, hepatitis B, and chickenpox vaccine recommendations and their impact on your practice.
Health Information
Cut Vaping Costs with Longer-Lasting Devices
Discover how high-puff vapes can reduce overhead costs and provide better value for patients who vape, with devices delivering up to 60,000 puffs.
Medical Research
Cut PMADs by 20% with Proper Screenings
Improve maternal mental health outcomes by identifying gaps in perinatal mood and anxiety disorder screenings and support systems for new mothers.