The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology is an authoritative forum for key opinion leaders across medicine, government, and health systems to influence clinical practice, explore global policy, and inform constructive, positive change worldwide. The journal publishes original research, expert review, opinion, and news covering international issues, providing a clear, independent perspective about the clinical advances and practice-changing research shaping these specialties globally.The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology publishes papers that reflect the rich variety of ongoing clinical research in these fields, especially in the areas of inflammatory bowel diseases, NAFLD and NASH, functional gastrointestinal disorders, digestive cancers, and viral hepatitis.