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In this issue of Gastroenterology and in an upcoming issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, an important behind-the-scenes change is occurring. Specifically, both journals will continue to publish important and timely reviews and commentaries, but the formulation and design of some of these articles will now be driven by a new committee. The newly formed American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Clinical Practice Updates Committee (CPUC) is charged with providing authoritative and balanced articles for the two journals that have the greatest impact on the clinical practice of gastroenterology and hepatology. Potential subjects for these articles will derive from several sources in coordination with the AGA Institute Clinical Guidelines Committee.

First, important topics that are proposed initially for an AGA guideline but do not meet rigid criteria for guideline grading will be sent to the CPUC for review and consideration. Second, ideas for topics will also be generated by the CPUC members and journal editors, as well as by other AGA committees and AGA members themselves. Third, summaries of important symposia such as the yearly Freston Conference will be included. Topics can be presented in the form of a comprehensive, narrative review or, for particularly timely issues in gastroenterology, hepatology, and health care in general, as a rapid commentary.

We believe that the vetting process of these articles is important. All prospective topics and selected authors will be approved by the CPUC with guidance from the AGA Institute Governing Board. At least 2 authors who are recognized authorities will be invited to write an article and will be chosen from different institutions. It is anticipated that the authors will often have differing opinions, to help ensure balance and achieve consensus. A member of the CPUC with expertise in the field will guide the writing to ensure the highest quality and greatest balance in the final product. Once an article is written, it will be submitted for evaluation by the Editors of Gastroenterology and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, who will decide whether to accept the paper or send it for further review before acceptance.

With seasoned and motivated authors and the guidance of the CPUC, we expect outstanding reviews that will be published in a timely manner and provide AGA members and readers of the journals the most up-to-date and scholarly information across the spectrum of gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. We are excited about this new process as a means to enhance our already outstanding journals, which are dedicated to publishing the best research and practice information in our field. Because this is a new process, we welcome feedback and suggestions for improvement and look forward to providing content that helps your research and clinical practice.

Dr. Katzka is at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.; Dr. Friedman is at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Mass.; Dr. Inadomi is at University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle; Dr. Kalloo is at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore; Dr. Kim is at South Denver Gastroenterology, P.C., Littleton, Colo.; Dr. Koch is at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle; Dr. Lieberman is at Oregon Health and Science University, Portland; Dr. Lichtenstein is at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Merion Station, Penn.: Dr. Lim is at Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn.; Dr. Pandolfino is at Northwestern University, Chicago; Dr. Shin is at Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis; and Dr. Siedler is Committee Liaison, American Gastroenterological Association.

In this issue of Gastroenterology and in an upcoming issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, an important behind-the-scenes change is occurring. Specifically, both journals will continue to publish important and timely reviews and commentaries, but the formulation and design of some of these articles will now be driven by a new committee. The newly formed American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Clinical Practice Updates Committee (CPUC) is charged with providing authoritative and balanced articles for the two journals that have the greatest impact on the clinical practice of gastroenterology and hepatology. Potential subjects for these articles will derive from several sources in coordination with the AGA Institute Clinical Guidelines Committee.

First, important topics that are proposed initially for an AGA guideline but do not meet rigid criteria for guideline grading will be sent to the CPUC for review and consideration. Second, ideas for topics will also be generated by the CPUC members and journal editors, as well as by other AGA committees and AGA members themselves. Third, summaries of important symposia such as the yearly Freston Conference will be included. Topics can be presented in the form of a comprehensive, narrative review or, for particularly timely issues in gastroenterology, hepatology, and health care in general, as a rapid commentary.

We believe that the vetting process of these articles is important. All prospective topics and selected authors will be approved by the CPUC with guidance from the AGA Institute Governing Board. At least 2 authors who are recognized authorities will be invited to write an article and will be chosen from different institutions. It is anticipated that the authors will often have differing opinions, to help ensure balance and achieve consensus. A member of the CPUC with expertise in the field will guide the writing to ensure the highest quality and greatest balance in the final product. Once an article is written, it will be submitted for evaluation by the Editors of Gastroenterology and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, who will decide whether to accept the paper or send it for further review before acceptance.

With seasoned and motivated authors and the guidance of the CPUC, we expect outstanding reviews that will be published in a timely manner and provide AGA members and readers of the journals the most up-to-date and scholarly information across the spectrum of gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. We are excited about this new process as a means to enhance our already outstanding journals, which are dedicated to publishing the best research and practice information in our field. Because this is a new process, we welcome feedback and suggestions for improvement and look forward to providing content that helps your research and clinical practice.

Dr. Katzka is at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.; Dr. Friedman is at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Mass.; Dr. Inadomi is at University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle; Dr. Kalloo is at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore; Dr. Kim is at South Denver Gastroenterology, P.C., Littleton, Colo.; Dr. Koch is at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle; Dr. Lieberman is at Oregon Health and Science University, Portland; Dr. Lichtenstein is at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Merion Station, Penn.: Dr. Lim is at Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn.; Dr. Pandolfino is at Northwestern University, Chicago; Dr. Shin is at Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis; and Dr. Siedler is Committee Liaison, American Gastroenterological Association.

In this issue of Gastroenterology and in an upcoming issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, an important behind-the-scenes change is occurring. Specifically, both journals will continue to publish important and timely reviews and commentaries, but the formulation and design of some of these articles will now be driven by a new committee. The newly formed American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Clinical Practice Updates Committee (CPUC) is charged with providing authoritative and balanced articles for the two journals that have the greatest impact on the clinical practice of gastroenterology and hepatology. Potential subjects for these articles will derive from several sources in coordination with the AGA Institute Clinical Guidelines Committee.

First, important topics that are proposed initially for an AGA guideline but do not meet rigid criteria for guideline grading will be sent to the CPUC for review and consideration. Second, ideas for topics will also be generated by the CPUC members and journal editors, as well as by other AGA committees and AGA members themselves. Third, summaries of important symposia such as the yearly Freston Conference will be included. Topics can be presented in the form of a comprehensive, narrative review or, for particularly timely issues in gastroenterology, hepatology, and health care in general, as a rapid commentary.

We believe that the vetting process of these articles is important. All prospective topics and selected authors will be approved by the CPUC with guidance from the AGA Institute Governing Board. At least 2 authors who are recognized authorities will be invited to write an article and will be chosen from different institutions. It is anticipated that the authors will often have differing opinions, to help ensure balance and achieve consensus. A member of the CPUC with expertise in the field will guide the writing to ensure the highest quality and greatest balance in the final product. Once an article is written, it will be submitted for evaluation by the Editors of Gastroenterology and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, who will decide whether to accept the paper or send it for further review before acceptance.

With seasoned and motivated authors and the guidance of the CPUC, we expect outstanding reviews that will be published in a timely manner and provide AGA members and readers of the journals the most up-to-date and scholarly information across the spectrum of gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. We are excited about this new process as a means to enhance our already outstanding journals, which are dedicated to publishing the best research and practice information in our field. Because this is a new process, we welcome feedback and suggestions for improvement and look forward to providing content that helps your research and clinical practice.

Dr. Katzka is at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.; Dr. Friedman is at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Mass.; Dr. Inadomi is at University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle; Dr. Kalloo is at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore; Dr. Kim is at South Denver Gastroenterology, P.C., Littleton, Colo.; Dr. Koch is at Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle; Dr. Lieberman is at Oregon Health and Science University, Portland; Dr. Lichtenstein is at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Merion Station, Penn.: Dr. Lim is at Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn.; Dr. Pandolfino is at Northwestern University, Chicago; Dr. Shin is at Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis; and Dr. Siedler is Committee Liaison, American Gastroenterological Association.