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Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Indications for Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2016/10/31

Guest: Michael E. Kwiatt, MD From the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Take Steps walk in Philadelphia, host Rhondell Domilici talks with Dr. Michael Kwiatt, a surgeon at Cooper University Health Care, about the indications and benefits of surgery for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

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Reflections of an IBD Patient: Living with...

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2016/10/31

From the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Take Steps Walk in Philadelphia, host Rhondell Domilici talks with Jonathan Hoffman, Board Member of Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's Philadelphia Chapter, about his experience living with IBD.

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Autism's Gut/Brain Connection: Can the Microbiome...

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2014/12/15

Host: Paul Rokuskie Associations between autism and gastrointestinal health are being actively investigated in medical research. Two major projects, each spanning three years, are focusing in particular on intestinal bacteria, ie the microbiome, and constipation, respectively. Leading the charge on these investigations are Drs. Pat Levitt and James Versalovic. Dr. Levitt is Chair of Developmental Neurogenetics at Children's Hospital - Los Angeles (CHLA), while Dr. Versalovic is Chief

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Managing GERD, Barrett's Esophagus, and Esophageal...

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2014/04/15

Host: Prathima Setty, MD According to the American Gastroenterological Association, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common gastrointestinal diagnosis recorded on outpatient physician visits in the United States, which is remarkable considering the vagaries of the diagnosis. What are the symptoms and updated treatments for this common ailment, and how do physicians monitor for signs of progression to more serious disease states like Barrett's esophagus and esophageal

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Addressing and Managing Constipation in Clinical...

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2013/02/19

Guest: Anthony J. Lembo, MD Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Constipation is one of the most common problems encountered in general practice, and yet is all too often overlooked by physicians when patients are uncomfortable to mention it. How can clinicians best address this issue with reluctant patients, and what are the emerging therapies for chronic sufferers? Host Dr. Brian McDonough is joined by Dr. Anthony Lembo, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School

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Conference Coverage from 2011 Digestive Disease Week

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2011/05/25

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD ReachMD, in cooperation with HealthDay, Presents Conference Coverage of Digestive Disease Week 2011, held from May 7 to 10 in Chicago. This year's meeting attracted approximately 15,000 participants from around the world, including researchers and academics in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal surgery. The conference featured approximately 5,000 abstracts and hundreds of lectures, highlighting recent advances in

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When to Consider Liver Transplantation for Patients...

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2011/03/22

Guest: Paul Kwo, MD Host: Aaron Carroll, MD Approximately three million people in the US have hepatitis C. In some cases, hepatitis C can be completely cured. However, many with the condition may be asymptomatic for decades and thus are not diagnosed until the disease has progressed into later stages. This is problematic, because when hepatitis C advances, it may cause scarring of the liver. When should liver transplant be considered for these patients? And what is the rate of

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What Family NPs Need to Know About Treating GI Patients

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2011/02/17

Guest: Julia Pallentino, MSN, JD, ARNP-BC Host: Mimi Secor, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP Family nurse practitioners frequently see patients withgastrointestinal complaints. When can the family NP treat the patient, and when does the patient need to be referred to a GI specialist? Julia Pallentino, board certified nurse practitioner at GI Associates of Tallahassee in Tallahassee, Florida, discusses with host Mimi Secor common gastroenterological problems and their diagnostics and management

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American College of Gastroenterology's 75th Annual...

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2010/10/28

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Listen for highlights from the American College of Gastroenterology's 75th Annual Scientific Meeting, October 15 - 20 in San Antonio, Texas. The meetingattracted approximately 4,000 participants from around the world. The meeting focused on advances in the management of patients with gastrointestinal disorders, focusing on cancer, esophageal and bowel disorders, liver disease, and pancreatic and biliary conditions.

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An Update on Common Esophageal Disorders

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2010/07/26

Guest: Gary Falk, MD Host: Lee Freedman, MD Millions of Americans have esophageal disorders, ranging in severity from gastroesophogeal reflux (or GERD) to eosinophilic esophagitis toesophageal cancer. A diet rich in acidic or fatty foods can be to blame, but there are a number of other factors that may contribute to the development of GI disorders. When can physicians rely on empirical use of proton pump inhibitors, and when is endoscopy warranted?Dr. Gary Falk, professor of

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The Advantages and Future of Capsule Endoscopy

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2010/06/16

Host: Lee Freedman, MD Guest: Nuzhat Ahmad, MD Although capsule endoscopy has been used since the start of the new millennium, the technology is still evolving and improving. Capsule endoscopy can help gastroenterologists visualize abnormalities in the small bowel, and offers many advantages over a traditional endoscopy, including less arduous preparation time. What are the common indications for capsule endoscopy, other than for obscure GI bleeding? Dr. Nuzhat Ahmad, assistant

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The Beef on Red Meat: Unhealthy on Many Levels

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2009/06/04

Guest: Barry Popkin, PhD Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD Certain foods and beverages seem to go in and out of style as new research emerges to support or refute their health benefits. Yet when it comes to eating red meat, despite the long-standing advice from nutrition experts, our taste buds never seem to tire of the all-American burger or the juicy tenderloin steak. New research provides us with what is billed as definitive evidence that our penchant for red meat shortens our

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Treating Obesity: Vagal Blocking Therapy

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2008/08/29

Guest: Michael Camilleri, MD Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD In the past, bilateral truncal vagotomy had been used to treat patients with peptic ulcer disease. Astute clinicians noted these patients had loss of appetite following the procedure. How did this eventually led to the development of a new treatment for obesity? Dr. Michael Camilleri, a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine and physiology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, describes to host Dr. Leslie Lundt the

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Newer Thoughts on Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2007/10/24

Guest: William Chey, MD Host: Lee Freedman, MD Dr. Chey discusses newer thinking on the etiology, pathophysiology and treatment of this common and difficult condition.

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Other Uses of Probioitcs

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2007/07/14

Guest: Lynne McFarland, PhD Host: Lee Freedman, MD Dr. McFarland discusses the data on the use of probiotics for conditions other than diarrhea.

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Probiotics for Diarrhea

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2007/07/14

Guest: Lynne McFarland, PhD Host: Lee Freedman, MD Dr. McFarland discusses the data on the use of probiotics for various types of diarrhea.

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Probiotics--What are they?

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2007/07/14

Guest: Lynne McFarland, PhD Host: Lee Freedman, MD Dr. McFarland discusses what probiotics are and how to evaluate their effectiveness, safety and purity.

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Treatments For Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2007/07/13

Guest: Marc Rothenberg, MD Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD In this segment, Dr. Rothenberg discusses the many different therapy options available for sufferers of eosinophilic esophagitis. He talks about when and why to start treatment and considers the morbidity of not treating the disease.

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Diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2007/07/13

Guest: Marc Rothenberg, MD Host: Bill Rutenberg, MD In this segment, Dr. Marc Rothenberg discusses the causes and symptoms of Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

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Manual-Based Treatment

Gastroenterology and Hepatology ·

2007/06/12

Guest: G. Terence Wilson, PhD Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD Dr. G. Terence Wilson discusses the controversy about manual-based psychological treatments as a model for research and practice.

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