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Gut TalkVirtual Reality in GI with Brennan Spiegel, MDIn this podcast episode, Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS, discusses virtual and augmented reality in gastroenterology from both a clinical and research perspective, as well as his thoughts on the future of the field. Intro :02 The interview :22 How did you decide to be a doctor? :23 What are your main takeaways from serving as editor of AJG over the last 6 years? 2:46 What was your journey that led to what you’re focusing on now? 5:47 Can you give us a sense of what these words mean when you say “virtual reality” and “augmented reality”? 7:29 As a professor of medicine, a gastroenterologist, a public h...2021-06-2847 min
CEimpact PodcastWhat's the Scoop on the Poop? | GameChangersIrritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder that exacts a significant toll on quality of life. For the first time, the American College of Gastroenterology has published guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment for this disorder.This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact( https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist ) and claim your CE today!Reference: Lacy, Brian E. PhD, MD, FACG1; Pimentel, Mark MD, FACG2; Brenner, Darren M. MD, FACG3; Chey, William D. MD, FACG4; Keefer, Laurie A. PhD5; Long, Millie D. MDMPH, FACG (GRADE Methodologist)6; Moshiree, Baha MD, MSc, FACG7 ACG Clinical Guideline: Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome...2021-02-0928 min
Pharmacy Podcast Show's tracksWhat's the Scoop on the Poop? | GameChangersIrritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder that exacts a significant toll on quality of life. For the first time, the American College of Gastroenterology has published guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment for this disorder.This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact( https://www.ceimpact.com/pharmacist ) and claim your CE today!Reference: Lacy, Brian E. PhD, MD, FACG1; Pimentel, Mark MD, FACG2; Brenner, Darren M. MD, FACG3; Chey, William D. MD, FACG4; Keefer, Laurie A. PhD5; Long, Millie D. MDMPH, FACG (GRADE Methodologist)6; Moshiree, Baha MD, MSc, FACG7 ACG Clinical...2021-02-0928 min
GameChangers | CEimpactWhat's the Scoop on the Poop? | GameChangersIrritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder that exacts a significant toll on quality of life. For the first time, the American College of Gastroenterology has published guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment for this disorder.
This episode is accredited for CPE. Subscribe at CEimpact
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Reference: Lacy, Brian E. PhD, MD, FACG1; Pimentel, Mark MD, FACG2; Brenner, Darren M. MD, FACG3; Chey, William D. MD, FACG4; Keefer, Laurie A. PhD5; Long, Millie D. MDMPH, FACG (GRADE Methodologist)6; Moshiree, Baha MD, MSc, FACG7 ACG Clinical Guideline: Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome...2021-02-0928 min
American Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsFood: The Main Course to Wellness and Illness in Patients with IBSWilliam D. Chey, MD, FACG, presenter of the 2015 David Sun Lecture and author of a recently published review of the same topic, speaks with AJG co-Editor-in-Chief Dr. Brennan Spiegel about the evolution of food from sustenance and medicine to entertainment and enjoyment and the gradual shift back toward food as medicine and therapy for disease. Learn more about the complex interplay between food and GI symptoms and the FODMAP diet as a promising treatment approach. The emerging academic focus on diet and nutrition in GI care and the essential role of dietitians in the lives of IBS patients are also...2016-02-2425 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsThe Clinical Impact of Immediate On-Site Cytopathology Evaluation During EUS-FNA of Pancreatic MassesSachin Wani MD, co-author of a recent article about on-site cytopathology evaluation during EUS-FNA for pancreatic masses, talks with AJG Co-Editor Dr. William Chey about why EUS has been come such an important part of evaluation for pancreatic masses and cancer, the benefits and limitations of on-site cytopathology, an presents advice on cost-minimization and quality indicator adherence. (18:21)2015-10-1918 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsShould Chromoendoscopy Become the Standard of Care in IBD Surveillance?Peter Higgins, MD, PhD, co-author of a recent editorial regarding the use of chromoendoscopy surveillance in IBD and ulcerative colitis, talks with AJG Co-Editor Dr. William Chey about the relationship between chronic ulcerative colitis and dysplasia, the real rate of dysplasia development in these patients, and how frequently surveillance colonoscopy should be performed. Dr. Higgins also summarizes recent research on the use of chromoendoscopy for surveillance and weighs the costs and benefits of applying this procedure to IBD patients in clinical practice. (21:08)2015-07-2021 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsConstipation and Fecal Incontinence During and After PregnancyRon Schey, MD, FACG, co-author of a recent article reviewing common bowel changes for women during pregnancy and in the postpartum period, talks with AJG Co-Editor Dr. William Chey about the temporary and possibly permanent changes to pelvic floor anatomy and physiology during pregnancy and how preexisting functional GI disorders may change during and after pregnancy. The prevalence and risk factors constipation and fecal incontinence are discussed, as well as the safety and effectiveness of various treatments for both conditions. (21:34)2015-04-2921 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsGluten Avoidance in Non-Celiac PatientsJoseph A. Murray, MD, co-author of a recent article on the racial/ethnic trends in celiac disease and gluten-free diets, talks with AJG Co-Editor Dr. William Chey about the racial differences in the prevalence of celiac disease, the startling increase in this prevalence over the last 20 years, and how physicians should consider celiac disease in the context of related disorders for at-risk populations. Dr. Murray also discusses the puzzling recent trend of non-celiac patients adhering to a gluten-free diet for “health” reasons not supported by science. (24:57)2015-04-0324 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsListen to Dr. Philip Schoenfeld Explain New Quality Indicators for Colonoscopy and What They Mean for Your Practice in This Month’s AJG PodcastPhilip Schoenfeld, MD, co-author of new Quality Indicators for Colonoscopy published on behalf of the ACG and ASGE, talks with AJG Co-Editor Dr. William D. Chey about the transition of screening colonoscopy practice from a fee-for-service model to a quality-based model. Dr. Schoenfeld explains pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedural quality indicators, performance targets for meeting those indicators, and impact of performance data on reimbursement rates from both CMS and third-party payers. Compliance dates and reporting systems such as GIQuIC are also discussed in this essential podcast for any practicing gastroenterologist. (30:11)2015-01-1530 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsDr. Adil Bharucha Sheds Light on the Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Treatment of Fecal Incontinence in This Month’s AJG PodcastAdil Bharucha, MBBS, MD, co-author of the NIDDK state of the science summary on fecal incontience, talks with AJG Co-Editor Dr. William D. Chey about the highly common but often taboo topic of fecal incontinence. Dr. Bharucha discusses the personal and economic costs of a disorder affecting up to 15% of community-dwelling adults, as well as some key risk factors, diagnostic tests, and treatments. Clinicians will hear valuable advice on how to broach this topic with patients and how to provide meaningful care for a condition with significant emotional consequences. (26:35)2015-01-1526 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsWhat Level of Bowel Prep Quality Requires Early Repeat Colonoscopy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Preparation Quality on ADRDr. Loren Laine, MD, co-author of a new systematic review of the impact of bowel prep quality on early repeat colonoscopy and adenoma detection rate (ADR), talks with AJG Co-Editor Dr. William D. Chey about the real-world differences in ADR during colonoscopies with high, intermediate, and poor quality bowel preps. Meta-analysis of high-quality studies found no significant difference in ADR between high and intermediate quality preps, suggesting that intermediate preps might be “good enough.” Dr. Laine also discusses the impact of withdrawal time, documentation of prep quality, and recommendations for repeat colonoscopies after intermediate or poor quality preps. (20:55)2014-11-1020 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Monograph on the Management of IBS and Chronic Idiopathic Constipation-A Podcast with Eamonn M.M. Quigley, MD, FACG and Paul Moayyedi, BSc, MB ChB, PhD, MPH, FACGDrs. Eamonn Quigley and Paul Moayyedi, co-authors of the new ACG Monograph on the management of IBS and CIC, talk with AJG Co-Editor Dr. William D. Chey about the rapidly changing field of IBS and CIC treatments, the new relevance of products such as probiotics and antibiotics in altering the microbiome in IBS patients, recommendations for PEG and newer prosecretory agents in IBS-C and CIC, and the use of drugs such as alosetron and ondansetron for severe IBS-D. (22:44)2014-10-2924 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: The Diagnosis and Management of Focal Liver Lesions - A Podcast with Joseph Ahn, MD, FACGJoseph Ahn, MD, FACG, co-author of the new ACG Clinical Guideline on management of focal liver lesions talks with AJG Co-Editor Dr. William D. Chey about the epidemiology of focal liver lesions, use of imaging modalities and blood tests as diagnostic tools for this disorder, and treatment recommendations for different types of focal liver lesions, including hepatocellular carcinoma and adenoma, cholangiocarcinoma, hemangioma, nodular regenerative hyperplasia, and cystic liver lesions. (22:44)2014-09-1022 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: The Diagnosis and Management of Idiosyncratic Drug-Induced Liver Injury - A Podcast with Naga P. Chalasani, MD, FACG, and Herbert L.
Bonkovsky, MD, FACGNaga P. Chalasani, MD, FACG, and Herbert L. Bonkovsky, MD, FACG, co-authors of the new ACG Clinical Guideline on drug-induced liver injury (DILI) talks with AJG Co-Editor Dr. William D. Chey about the definition of DILI and its different subtypes, risk factors for the disorder, the drug classes that pose the greatest risk of liver injury, and the essentials of clinical work-up for DILI patients, including when to perform a liver biopsy. Special note is paid to herbal and dietary supplements, which are largely unregulated and have caused increasing harm to patients over the past few years. (32:17)2014-07-1632 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsNovel Role of the Serine Protease Inhibitor Elafin in Gluten-Related Disorders - A Podcast with Elena F. Verdu, MD, PhDElena F. Verdu, MD, PhD, co-author of new research on the role of the serine protease inhibitor elafin in celiac disease published in the May 2014 issue of AJG, talks with AJG Co-Editor Dr. William D. Chey about the pathophysiology of celiac disease, the role of various serine proteases, including elafin, in the inflammatory processes of celiac disease, and the potential diagnostic and treatment implications of the study findings. (15:37)2014-05-0815 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsComparing Trends in Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Incidence and Lifestyle Factors Between the United States, Spain, and The Netherlands - A Podcast with Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPHNicholas J. Shaheen, MD, MPH , author of an editorial on a recent article on esophageal adenocarcinoma trends across three nations published in the March 2014 issue of AJG, talks with AJG Co-Editor Dr. William Chey about the rising incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma, the most important and interesting conclusions drawn from this ecological study, and the role that GERD, Barrett's esophagus, tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption, and obesity all play in the pathogenesis of this disease.2014-03-0422 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsDifferential Effects of FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-Saccharides and Polyols) on Small and Large Intestinal Contents in Healthy Subjects Shown by MRI-A Podcast with Robin C. Spiller, MD, FRCPRobin C. Spiller, MD, FRCP, co-author of new research on the effect of FODMAPs such as fructose and fructans on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms published in January 2014 issue of AJG, talks with AJG co-Editor Dr. William D. Chey about the dietary substances included in the FODMAP classification, the MRI imaging techniques used to measure FODMAP impact on colonic distention and gas production in this study, and how clinicians might consider FODMAPs along with gluten and lactose when recommending dietary interventions for IBS patients.2014-01-1521 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsPatient Assessments and Online Ratings of Quality Care: A "Wake-Up Call" for Providers-A Podcast with David A. Johnson, MD, FACGDavid A. Johnson, MD, FACG, co-author of new research on the emerging impact of online patient evaluation websites (PEWs) published in the Red Section of the November issue of AJG, talks with AJG co-Editor William D. Chey, MD, FACG, about the rating metrics used by these websites, the characteristics of typical users, and the potential ways in which physicians can interact with these sites to improve doctor-patient communication and manage their online reputation.2013-11-0718 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsNew Practice Guidelines on Acute Pancreatitis-A Podcast with Scott Tenner, MD, MPH, FACGScott Tenner, MD, MPH, FACG, co-author of the American College of Gastroenterology's new Clinical Guideline on the Management of Acute Pancreatitis, published in the September issue of AJG, talks with co-Editor Dr. William Chey about the increasing prevalence of acute pancreatitis; the appropriateness of CT, MR, ERCP, and genetic testing in diagnosis of the disease; and the role of antibiotics, re-feeding, surgical debridement, and lactated ringer's solution versus normal saline in the management of acute pancreatitis.2013-09-0424 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsThe Acid Pocket: A Target for Treatment in Reflux Disease?-A Podcast with Peter J. Kahrilas, MD, FACGPeter J. Kahrilas, MD, FACG, co-author of new research published in the July issue of AJG about the "acid pocket", an area of unbuffered gastric acid that accumulates in the proximal stomach after meals, talks with AJG co-Editor William D. Chey, MD, FACG, about the definition and genesis of the acid pocket concept; the relationship between this phenomenon and hiatal hernia, erosive esophagistis, and Barrett's esophagus; as well as evolving methods to identify and target the acid pocket for the treatment of GERD.2013-07-2521 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsNew Practice Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Celiac Disease-A Podcast with Joseph A. Murray, MD, FACG, and Ciarán P. Kelly, MD, FACGJoseph A. Murray, MD, FACG, and Ciarán P. Kelly, MD, FACG, co-authors of the American College of Gastroenterology's new Clinical Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Celiac Disease, talk with AJG Co-editor William D. Chey, MD, FACG, about the key components of the guidelines, including the working definition of celiac disease, screening techniques such as small bowel biopsy and genetic testing, best practices for gluten challenge, as well as routine celiac patient monitoring and emerging treatments.2013-05-1635 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsNew Practice Guidelines on Clostridium difficile Infections-A Podcast with Christina M. Surawicz, MD, MACGChristina M. Surawicz, MD, MACG, co-author of the American College of Gastroenterology's new Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Clostridium difficile Infections, talks with AJG Co-editor William D. Chey, MD, FACG, about the key components of the guidelines, including the epidemiology of the disease, the criteria for diagnosis of severe C. difficile infection, and appropriate treatment regimens for both mild-to-moderate and severe disease, including fecal transplantation.2013-04-1714 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsThe Role of Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) in Treating C. difficileThe Role of Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) in Treating C. difficile-A Podcast with Lawrence J. Brandt, MD, MACG The American Journal of Gastroenterology (AJG) co-editor William D. Chey, M.D., FACG, talks with Lawrence J. Brandt, MD, MACG, on the efficacy of this potentially lifesaving procedure and how the FDA's recent classification of stool as a "drug" could impact physicians who want to use FMT as treatment option for their patients. A leading pioneer in the use of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in treating C. difficile infection, Dr. Brandt gave the 2012 AJG lecture that was also published in the February...2013-02-2533 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsNon-Celiac Wheat Sensitivity: Distinct Clinical Condition?Recent research by Antonio Carroccio, MD that suggests the existence of non-celiac wheat sensitivity as a distinct clinical condition is the topic of discussion between AJG co-editor William D. Chey, MD, FACG and Joseph A. Murray, MD, who is lead author of an upcoming clinical management guideline for celiac disease to be published in the Red Journal. Dr. Murray helps define non-celiac gluten sensitivity, explores why gluten-free diets are unsatisfactory as a diagnostic tool, and explains the need for scientific advancement in this area. Dr. Carroccio’s paper was published in the December issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology.2012-12-2137 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsA 12-week, randomized controlled trial with a 4-week randomized withdrawal period to evaluate the efficacy and safety of linaclotide in irritable bowel syndrome with constipationAJG Journal co-editor Dr. Paul Moayyedi talks with William D. Chey, MD, FACG and Satish Rao, MD, PhD, FACG about to two randomized controlled trials on linaclotide in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) published in the December issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology. The phase 3 trials report that this new therapy significantly reduces constipation and abdominal pain associated with some kinds of IBS.2012-11-2835 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsEvidence Shows Higher Risk of C. diff Infection with PPIs – A Podcast with Yoon K. Loke, MD, MBBEFindings from a new meta-analysis portray a cautionary tale on the use of PPI therapy in patients at significant risk of C. difficile infection. In conversation with AJG Co-Editor, Dr. William D. Chey, MD, Dr. Yoon K. Loke discusses his latest research findings that suggest concurrent use of antibiotics with PPIs increases the risk of CDI; and a lower risk of CDI with use of H2RAs.2012-07-0217 min