A Crisis in Scope: Recruitment and Retention Challenges Reported by VA Gastroenterology Section Chiefs.

Background: Having a sufficient number of gastroenterologists is important for protecting the digestive health of veterans. However, gastroenterology is among the most difficult medical specialties for recruitment at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Methods: We surveyed VA gastroenterology section chiefs to learn about current barriers to recruitment and retention and to identify opportunities for improvement.

Experience with Tofacitinib in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis: Data from a United States Claims Database.

Background: Tofacitinib is an oral small molecule Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC).

Aims: To evaluate real-world data in US patients with UC receiving tofacitinib.

Methods: Characteristics and outcomes of patients with UC initiating tofacitinib between 2018 and 2019 were assessed using data from the IBM® MarketScan® claims database.