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https://www.medicinaeinformazione.com/ / medicinaeinformazione / einformazione Gastrointestinal diseases are extremely widespread. Gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticula affect many Italians of all ages. Without forgetting colorectal cancer which is still a big killer for both men and women. In recent years, there have been numerous technological advances and advances in the diagnostic and therapeutic fields and to take stock of the most interesting innovations, the conference “Gastroenterology 2022: the highlights” was held in Milan with sessions dedicated to chronic inflammatory intestinal diseases, latest-generation endoscopic techniques, and eosinophilic esophagitis, a particular form of esophagitis that is difficult to identify and whose symptoms and therapeutic innovations we will learn more about today. During the Conference we met: Maurizio Vecchi, Fondazione IRCCS CA' GRANDA, Milan Roberto Penagini, University of Milan Among the topics: What are the gastrointestinal diseases that Italians suffer most from? The main innovations in diagnosis and treatment A new organ in recent years has been and is at the center of research and treatment, the intestinal microbiota. What is eosinophilic esophagitis, what are the symptoms and tests for a correct diagnosis. What are the therapeutic innovations with a topical cortisone. Prevention is also possible for gastrointestinal diseases, how?