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GI InsightsOptimizing Nutrition in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Ashwani K. Singal MD, MS, FACG, FAASLD, AGAF
Sarcopenia and poor nutrition are often silent threats in chronic liver disease, yet they drastically impact outcomes. Joining Dr. Peter Buch to discuss strategies for recognizing and addressing malnutrition early to improve long-term liver health is Dr. Ashwani Singal. Dr. Singal is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.
2025-06-2411 min
Physicians First PodcastSelf-Investment and Resilience: A Talk with Amir Baluch, MDOne of my favorite parts of this show is to connect with doctors who found entrepreneurial success and then translate it back to helping their fellow docs. And today, I'm excited to welcome Dr. Amir Baluch, MD, to the podcast. He’s a wealth strategist, private fund manager, and international best-selling author. As the founder of Baluch Capital Partners and the host of Financial Wellness MD, Dr. Baluch has dedicated his career to helping professionals achieve financial independence through strategic passive investments. With over a decade of experience in private equity, he’s successfully overseen proj...
2025-02-1250 min
Physicians First PodcastAnti-fragility and Determination: Talking with Jimmy TurnerIn this episode of the Physicians First podcast, I had the immense pleasure of interviewing Dr. Jimmy Turner, an anesthesiologist and academic at Wake Forest University, who is also known as “the Physician Philosopher.” I have been looking forward to this conversation for a long time, as I’ve listened to him for years—he's truly been my companion in the car during my commutes, sharing valuable insights that resonate with many of us in the medical field. During our discussion, I highlighted the diverse roles Dr. Turner occupies. He’s not just a practicing physician; he’s also an en...
2025-01-1551 min
Physicians First PodcastLifelong learning and investments are crucialIn my recent conversation with Lydia Essary, MD, founder of Lift Equity Invest, we explored the importance of lifelong learning, especially for those of us in the medical field. As doctors, we often find ourselves engrossed in our practices, yet expanding our horizons beyond medicine is vital. Lydia emphasizes the value of seeking a good mentor who can guide us through the complexities of real estate investing. She also highlighted the benefits of joining local support groups, where like-minded professionals can collaborate and share resources. For those just starting, she suggests considering syndication deals, which can be a less...
2025-01-0138 min
Physicians First PodcastAI and the Physician EntrepreneurI had an incredible experience chatting with Dr. Raj Venkatramani in our latest podcast episode. Dr. Raj, an oncologist and successful real estate investor, shared some fascinating insights on how AI tools can revolutionize both medicine and the real estate business. It was inspiring to hear how he leverages technology to streamline processes and enhance decision-making in his investments. We delved into the intersection of healthcare and real estate, discussing innovative strategies that can benefit entrepreneurs in both fields. The knowledge and expertise he brought to the conversation were truly enlightening. Coming off this conversation , I’m ex...
2024-12-1842 min
Physicians First PodcastFoiling the "FugIts"Fatigue, countless decisions, stress, and self-doubt can lead to what I call a case of the "FugIts," where you slip out of your routine. In this episode, I discuss some of my challenges and share strategies for minimizing those moments so you can keep moving forward. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit physiciansfirst.substack.com
2024-12-0427 min
Physicians First PodcastAlways have a mentor: Lindsey Duguet is on the pod!In this episode of the Physicians First podcast, Jeff sits down with Dr. Lindsey Duguet, an accomplished ER physician, author, and regional director of Geisinger’s Emergency Departments. With a passion for helping others, Dr. Duguet shares her journey from medical school to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the real estate investing space while managing the demands of motherhood and a medical career. Join us as Dr. Duguet discusses her experiences, insights on physician burnout, and her commitment to empowering physicians to practice medicine on their own terms. She highlights her latest book releases, her coaching program Mi...
2024-11-2055 min
Physicians First PodcastBen Reinking is the Developing DoctorIn this episode, I have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Ben Reinking, a board-certified pediatric cardiologist and the founder of The Developing Doctor. We discuss the pressing issue of physician burnout and the vital importance of wellness in our medical practices. Dr. Reinking shares his journey from growing up in a large family to discovering his passion for medicine through various rotations. He talks about how he currently balances patient care, teaching, and his coaching program designed to support medical professionals, from pre-med students to attending physicians. I found our conversation to be enlightening, especially when it comes to...
2024-11-0643 min
Physicians First PodcastInvest in Yourself: Thoughts on Attending PIMDCON 2024Hey everyone,I just got back from the PIMDCon and I have so much to share! It was an incredible experience meeting so many inspiring and accomplished individuals in the medical field. Here are some of the highlights from the event:Reconnecting in person with my colleague and dear friend, Marco Ugas MD. One of the best things about these types of events is being able to share the experience with like-minded connections and be able to chat about your thoughts and impressions of the the topics presented. Your network is your net worth, and...
2024-10-2306 min
Physicians First PodcastScoping Out Solutions: Actionable Steps for GI Clinician WellbeingI was honored to speak at the American College of Gastroenterology’s (ACG) Virtual Ground Rounds about wellbeing and health with friend of the pod, Keith Jones. This talk was moderated by Dr. Jonathan A. Leighton, MD, FACG, President of ACG and a Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona.This was a really great talk and I was honored to talk to so many of my fellow docs about this important topic, and thank you to ACG, Dr. Leighton, and Keith for making this happen and allowing me to share it with you. ...
2024-10-091h 02
Physicians First PodcastTake Action, That's the Key.Today, I sat down with Dustin Brooks, the founder of the new fitness venture Body by Brooks. This venture specializes in driven people who want to make real gains to achieve their goals. Dustin’s program is a personalized, app-driven training that anyone can use, regardless of where you are in the United States, and his personal touch focuses on motivation and guidance. But his story is pretty unique and inspiring, and at first, it seems completely removed from our physician world. He’s a professional martial artist, a world champion Buhurt fighter (MMA meets armor… seriously), and a...
2024-09-251h 04
Physicians First PodcastMission for this week: Discover your IkigaiHey everyone, welcome to the podcast. Today, I want to talk to you about the Japanese principle of Ikigai, which essentially means "a reason for being." It involves finding joy, fulfillment, and balance in the daily routine. I shared how I incorporate this principle into my interactions with patients, and how it connects to their health and well-being. Applying this concept to my profession keeps me inspired and allows me to serve the patient and avoid burnout while being paid to do what I love. But my way of focusing on what I do well to get...
2024-09-1107 min
Physicians First PodcastChecky Boxes - The Evening RoutineI start this episode with a confession. My morning routine hit a rough patch for a bit. After a forensic look into how this good habit went awry, I pinpointed its decline. It all started on a Sunday. In this episode, I discuss how my Sunday mornings and weekday evening routines are crucial to starting my days right. I'll give you some advice and a glimpse into what I’m doing now to ensure my weekdays are as positive and productive as possible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...
2024-08-2811 min
Physicians First PodcastWhat is Your WhyHere’s what you need to know. I knew about Alex and his podcast, “Physicians and Properties,” before our show started. We get his personal story here, but you’re really going to get an excellent overview of real estate investment, creating Residential Assistant Living homes, and weighing risk while pursuing your own path. It’s a great talk, and we take a deep dive into the types of properties you can invest in and how the right partnerships can make all the difference. We even get a special guest toward the end of the episode (almost)! Who is our...
2024-08-141h 04
Physicians First PodcastDr. Una of EntreMDAs I sat down with Dr. Una, I couldn't help but be in awe of her journey from a challenging start in her practice to becoming the driving force behind EntreMD. She shared her experiences and approach to owning a successful business, giving docs the tools they need to start or grow their own businesses, and instilling a strong work ethic in your kids. I was blown away by Dr. Una’s commitment to equipping our fellow docs with the tools they need to thrive. It was indeed an inspiring and humbling conversation.I strongly encourage you to...
2024-07-3149 min
Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease PodcastOptimizing PBC Pruritus Care in the ClinicIn this episode, Stuart C. Gordon, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD; Marlyn J. Mayo, MD; and Brenda Remo discuss strategies for optimizing PBC pruritus care in the clinic setting.Listen to their conversation on how important it is to ask patients about their pruritus, validate their symptoms and feelings, and offer treatment options framed with realistic expectations.Presenters:Stuart C. Gordon, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLDProfessor of MedicineWayne State University School of MedicineDirector, Division of HepatologyHenry Ford Health Detroit, MichiganMarlyn J. Ma...
2024-07-2921 min
Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease PodcastThe Patient Experience With Cholestatic Pruritus in PBCIn this episode, Stuart C. Gordon, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD; Marlyn J. Mayo, MD; and Brenda Remo discuss the patient experience with cholestatic pruritus in PBC.Listen to their conversation on how people describe the experience of cholestatic pruritus, the extent to which pruritus negatively affects quality of life, and the importance of educating healthcare professionals on this important symptom of PBC.Presenters:Stuart C. Gordon, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLDProfessor of MedicineWayne State University School of MedicineDirector, Division of HepatologyHenry Ford Health De...
2024-07-2913 min
Physicians First PodcastExercise, Gratitude, and Not Messing Up Your KidsI met Chris as he came to work at our practice. As a new doctor, his work ethic and commitment to maintaining a healthy balance in life are inspiring. Learn about Dr. Young’s approach to life and work and how preparing for your day can help you work smarter and more effectively. Hopefully, you’ll get something out of this as you work to be a better doctor, partner, and parent. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit physiciansfirst.substack.com
2024-07-1751 min
Physicians First PodcastFinding You 2.0 - A Talk with Keith JonesIn this episode, Jeff sits down with Keith Jones, the Director of the Wellbeing Program at the Mayo Clinic. Keith tells us about how his personal journey caused him to face his shortfalls and assess what was essential to establishing his own peace. Now, he coaches physicians at the Mayo Clinic on how to become their better selves and, ultimately, better docs.This was a great talk, and we hope you enjoy it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...
2024-07-0357 min
Physicians First PodcastBuying Your Own Time - A talk with Dr. Sendhil KrishnanJeff first heard Dr. Sendhil Krishnan discuss his innovative work in Residential Assisted Living and the MD Senior Living program on a podcast. The Doctorpreneur’s story was inspiring. But this talk covers even more than that. Learn about Sendhil’s battle with burnout, juggling family and medicine, and making the investments to purchase the most precious thing you can have: time. Share a laugh with these two docs and learn a thing or two. Don’t forget to check out MD Senior Living Academy. This is a public episode. If you...
2024-06-1959 min
Physicians First PodcastThe Medicinal MorningIf you don’t already have a morning routine, start one. In this early morning release, I discuss Hal Elrod’s The Miracle Morning and how I adapted the steps to work for me. In this “medicinal morning,” I hope you find some use in this. By starting your day in the right mindset, you set the stage for your day. Be well, and we’ll talk to you next time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit physiciansfirst.substack.c
2024-06-0508 min
Physicians First PodcastDo Common Things Uncommonly WellWhen we began to record our podcast, there was only one guest who made the most sense. Dr. Jerry Hevern. With a medical career that spanned five decades, Dr. Hevern’s success is attributed to his motto "Do common things uncommonly well." In this episode, Jerry shares his perspectives on recognizing stressors, setting time for oneself and loved ones, and pursuing knowledge with a fervent passion. Sadly, Dr. Hevern passed before this episode was released, but we believe that his advice and insights will inspire other doctors. Stay Well. This is a public episode. If...
2024-05-2233 min
Physicians First PodcastOur First Episode: Why Physicians First?In the first episode of the show, Jeff LaFond, MS, MD, FACG introduces the concept of Physicians First and details his battle against physician burnout and how it led him to share what he learned with you. Learn a bit more about our host, and then subscribe to hear interviews with experts, and gain insight into financial, fitness, and wellness strategies that will help you prevent or defeat burnout in your life and give you the tools you need to be a better doctor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...
2024-05-0811 min
PeerView Clinical Pharmacology CME/CNE/CPE VideoNirmala Gonsalves, MD, AGAF, FACG - Timing Matters: Expert Insights on When to Use Targeted Biologic Therapy for Patients With Eosinophilic EsophagitisThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/GXN865. CME/MOC/AAPA credit will be available until February 20, 2025.Timing Matters: Expert Insights on When to Use Targeted Biologic Therapy for Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is...
2024-03-1225 min
PeerView Heart, Lung & Blood CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastNirmala Gonsalves, MD, AGAF, FACG - Timing Matters: Expert Insights on When to Use Targeted Biologic Therapy for Patients With Eosinophilic EsophagitisThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/GXN865. CME/MOC/AAPA credit will be available until February 20, 2025.Timing Matters: Expert Insights on When to Use Targeted Biologic Therapy for Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is...
2024-03-1225 min
PeerView Heart, Lung & Blood CME/CNE/CPE Video PodcastNirmala Gonsalves, MD, AGAF, FACG - Timing Matters: Expert Insights on When to Use Targeted Biologic Therapy for Patients With Eosinophilic EsophagitisThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/GXN865. CME/MOC/AAPA credit will be available until February 20, 2025.Timing Matters: Expert Insights on When to Use Targeted Biologic Therapy for Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is...
2024-03-1225 min
PeerView Clinical Pharmacology CME/CNE/CPE Audio PodcastNirmala Gonsalves, MD, AGAF, FACG - Timing Matters: Expert Insights on When to Use Targeted Biologic Therapy for Patients With Eosinophilic EsophagitisThis content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/GXN865. CME/MOC/AAPA credit will be available until February 20, 2025.Timing Matters: Expert Insights on When to Use Targeted Biologic Therapy for Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis In support of improving patient care, PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is...
2024-03-1225 minGI InsightsExploring New Developments in the Treatment of Recurrent C. Difficile
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG, AGAF
C. difficile is a major problem in the United States. On top of that, patients who are diagnosed with this infection have the chance of getting caught in a vicious cycle of recurrence. So how can we provide our patients with the best care and work with them to give them the best treatment option? Learn more with Dr. Peter Buch as he takes a deep dive with Dr. Paul Feuerstadt, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
2024-02-1514 min
Power Women with Victoria SchnepsDr Kayane Hanna-Hindy, MD FACG
Dr Kayane Hanna-Hindy, MD FACG is a Board Certified Gastroenterologist/ Hepatologist and Diplomate of American Board of Obesity Medicine. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She speaks of the people who impacted her early life, her work in gastrointestinal medicine, and what her secrets to success are.
Produced by Eugena Pechenaya & Eric Hercules
2024-01-2415 min
Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease PodcastSelected FXR Agonist PBC Studies: Conference Coverage of AASLDDuring the 2023 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases conference, exciting and important results from many primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) clinical trials were reported, including 3 late-breaking studies on the PPAR-δ agonist seladelpar, the dual PPAR agonist elafibranor, and the combination of the FXR agonist obeticholic acid and a fibrate.In this episode, Kris V. Kowdley MD, FAASLD, FACP, FACG, discusses topline results from several of these studies and more, including: A combination of 3 studies—HEROES, COBALT, and COBALT EC—that evaluated the real-world effectiveness and safety of second-line therapy in PBC where OCA was added to the...
2023-12-1317 min
Decera Clinical Education Medical Specialties PodcastBeing Your Full Self: Pursuing Work–Life BalanceIn this podcast episode, Aline Charabaty, MD, AGAF, FACG, and Christina Tennyson, MD, DipABLM, discuss how women in gastroenterology (GI) can fight burnout and establish a work–life balance that meets their needs. Tune in to learn how to say no, about the importance of saying yes to meaningful things that will advance your career and bring you joy, and get essential tips for well-rounded and ongoing self-care. Presenters:Dr Aline Charabaty is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the Clinical Director of the IBD Centre at Johns Hopkins Sibley Memorial Hospital...
2023-09-2528 min
Decera Clinical Education Medical Specialties PodcastEmbracing Your Value: Tools and Strategies for Optimizing Professional Growth and DevelopmentIn this podcast episode, Anita Afzali, MD, MPH, MHCM, FACG, AGAF, and Aja McCutchen, MD, discuss how women in gastroenterology (GI) can embrace and enhance their value. These inspiring GI medicine experts propose a practical formula that involves ongoing, careful self-reflection and asking yourself how your strengths, core values, and interests can be aligned with professional endeavors. In addition, self-advocacy and self-allyship can serve as harmonious tools to drive action and positive change. Presenters:Dr Anita Afzali is a Professor of Clinical Medicine, Interim Division Director of the Division of Digestive Diseases, Executive Vice Chai...
2023-09-2529 min
Decera Clinical Education Medical Specialties PodcastFinding Your Friendtors: Mentors, Sponsors, and AlliesIn this podcast episode, Aline Charabaty, MD, AGAF, FACG, and Marla Dubinsky, MD, discuss how women in gastroenterology (GI) can find their “friendtors” and build a strong network of mentors, sponsors, and allies. Although there may be many barriers for women in the GI medicine specialty, these experienced leaders have useful tips to help emerging healthcare professionals avoid internalizing these challenges and strategically focus on accomplishing their goals. Presenters: Dr Aline Charabaty is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the Clinical Director of the IBD Centre at Johns Hopkins Sibley Memori...
2023-09-2528 minGI InsightsIdentifying Individualized Treatment Approaches for EOE Patients
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Brooks D. Cash, MD, AGAF, FACG, FACP, FASGE
Assessing eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE) patients’ sensitivity to specific foods is key to creating a personalized diet to help treat this disease. So what role does the six-food elimination diet have in EOE patients? Dive in with Dr. Peter Buch as he speaks with Dr. Brooks Cash, Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston.
2023-06-0113 min
Health Professional Radio - PodcastElevance Health - How Companies Can Practice Health Equity AuthenticallyDr. Darrell Gray, MD, MPH, FACG, Chief Health Equity Officer at Elevance Health discusses how and why health equity should be authentically embedded and reflected across all lines of a company’s business, so that everyone in the healthcare ecosystem benefits, especially patients and their families.
#ElevanceHealth
Darrell M. Gray, II, MD, MPH, FACG serves as chief health equity officer at Elevance Health. He leads efforts to guide and inform Elevance Health’s work advancing health equity and whole health for all its members, associates, and the communities in which they live. His work includes part...
2023-03-2909 minGI InsightsAn Overview of Ogilvie’s Syndrome: Key Diagnostic & Therapeutic Considerations
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Brooks D. Cash, MD, AGAF, FACG, FACP, FASGE
Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, also known as Ogilvie’s syndrome, is a rare form of colonic dilatation that can be serious and life-threatening. To learn more about this disorder, Dr. Peter Buch and Dr. Brooks Cash take a look at risk factors, testing strategies, and treatment options for Ogilvie’s syndrome.
2023-02-2414 minGI InsightsProperly Diagnosing & Treating C. Difficile
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG, AGAF
In the United States, about 80 percent of tests used to diagnose C. difficile are PCR assays. So what are the best options to diagnose and treat patients with this infection? To discuss the evolving treatment and evaluation landscape for C. difficile, Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Paul Feuerstadt, Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale New Haven Hospital.
2022-12-0912 minGI InsightsKey Considerations for Treating Ulcerative Colitis
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Sara Horst, MD, MPH, FACG
Ulcerative colitis (UC) has an evolving treatment landscape, which has made it difficult for clinicians to position treatment options for their patients. What’s currently available? Dr. Peter Buch dives into this rapidly changing treatment landscape with Dr. Sara Horst, an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University.
2022-11-1712 min
Decera Clinical Education APP PodcastStrategies for Individualizing Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Episode 1This podcast is the first in a series of four featuring IBD specialists Drs Anita Afzali, MD, MPH, FACG, AGAF and Nana Bernasko, DNP, CRNP, WHNP-BC. In this episode, the experts discuss the importance early and accurate diagnosis and classification of IBD plays in choosing appropriate and individualized therapies for disease management. Presenters:Anita Afzali, MD, MPH, FACG, AGAFProfessor of Clinical MedicineAbercrombie & Fitch Endowed Chair in Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseMedical Director, OSU Inflammatory Bowel Disease CenterProgram Director, Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease FellowshipDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and N...
2022-05-1624 min
Decera Clinical Education APP PodcastStrategies for Individualizing Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Episode 3This podcast is the third in a series of four featuring IBD specialists Drs Anita Afzali, MD, MPH, FACG, AGAF and Nana Bernasko, DNP, CRNP, WHNP-BC. In this episode, our panel of experts review strategies for individualizing care, medication response challenges, the use of therapeutic drug monitoring, and treatment de-escalation strategies. Presenters:Anita Afzali, MD, MPH, FACG, AGAFProfessor of Clinical MedicineAbercrombie & Fitch Endowed Chair in Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseMedical Director, OSU Inflammatory Bowel Disease CenterProgram Director, Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease FellowshipDivision of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
2022-05-1617 min
Decera Clinical Education APP PodcastStrategies for Individualizing Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Episode 2This podcast is the second in a series of four featuring IBD specialists Drs Anita Afzali, MD, MPH, FACG, AGAF and Nana Bernasko, DNP, CRNP, WHNP-BC. Our moderator for the series is Mr Rick Davis, PA-C. In this episode, our panel of experts review available medication options and their current place in therapy according to recent evidence and guideline recommendations. Presenters:Anita Afzali, MD, MPH, FACG, AGAFProfessor of Clinical MedicineAbercrombie & Fitch Endowed Chair in Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseMedical Director, OSU Inflammatory Bowel Disease CenterProgram Director, Advanced Inflammatory Bowel D...
2022-05-1622 minGI InsightsProgress in Primary Biliary Cholangitis Care: A Look at Management Updates
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Hetal A. Karsan, MD, FACG, FAASLD, FASGE, FACP
Primary biliary cholangitis, which was formerly known as primary biliary cirrhosis, is a chronic disease that progresses over time. Fortunately, much progress has been made in that many patients are being diagnosed and treated much earlier than before. But what exactly has changed when it comes to our detection and treatment of this disease? Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Hetal Karsan, Adjunct Professor of Medicine in the Division of Digestive Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine, to discuss...
2022-04-1210 min
Gut TalkDiversity, Equity and Inclusion in GI with Sophie M. Balzora, MDIn this podcast episode, Sophie M. Balzora, MD, FACG, discusses how she found an interest in gastroenterology, the importance of having a true diversity, equity and inclusion initiative in the health care field and more. Brought to you by Zeposia. Intro :02 The interview :22 Can you tell us a bit about your background? :51 Was your dad educated as an internist in the United States or in Haiti? 2:32 How did you decide to become a gastroenterologist? 3:41 Tell us about what you're doing these days and what's your day-to-day role at NYU? 5:13 Was this a calling? Was it something...
2021-08-0345 min
NYACP's Physician SpotlightGI, AI and Pearls for Interns with Mark Pochapin, MD, FACP, FACGWhat is the most important thing you can do as an intern?Who could run the world?How are the incidents of colon cancer changing?Where do breath detection and AI fit with GI?Join physician, NYACP member, and seasoned radio host Mark Pochapin, MD, FACP, FACG for pearls of wisdom and a journey through Gastroenterology.
2021-07-2118 min
American Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guidelines: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Clostridioides difficileColleen Kelly, MD, FACG joins Co-Editor-in-Chief Brian Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG to discuss the preferred approach to the management of adults with C. difficile infection taken from the ACG Clinical Guideline. (21:48)
2021-07-0721 minGI InsightsInvestigating the Implications of COVID-19 on IBD
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Russell D. Cohen, MD, FACG, AGAF
Are patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at increased risk for COVID-19 infection? And what should we recommend for an IBD patient in remission who tests positive for COVID-19 versus a patient with active disease? These are just some of the questions that have arisen since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the questions Dr. Peter Buch explores with Dr. Russell Cohen, Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center and Co-Director of the Advanced IBD Fellowship Program at the University of Chicago School...
2021-05-2809 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: ACG Clinical Guideline: Upper Gastrointestinal and Ulcer BleedingLoren Laine MD, FACG joins Co-Editor-in-Chief Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS, FACG to discuss the ACG Clinical Guideline "Upper Gastrointestinal and Ulcer Bleeding." Dr. Laine discusses risk assessment in the emergency department in order to identify very-low-risk patients who may be discharged, as well as the recommendation for high-dose PPI therapy after endoscopic hemostatsis. (25:55)
2021-05-1725 min
Virtual Care ConversationsHow Virtual Care Makes It Easier to Include a GI Psychologist in Your PracticeEric Shah, MD, FACG, leads a panel of experts in discussing the role of GI Psychologists in gastroenterology, and how a virtual care model can help your practice adopt a multidisciplinary approach to GI patient care. Joining the conversation is Lin Chang, MD, FACG, Professor of Medicine at UCLA, Darren Brenner, MD, FACG, an Associate Professor of Medicine and Surgery at Northwestern University, and Megan E. Riehl, PsyD, a GI psychologist at the University of Michigan.
2021-04-0644 minGI InsightsCalculating Clostridium Difficile: Diagnostic & Treatment Standards
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG, AGAF
Clostridium difficile impacts many patients around the United States. How can we better diagnose and treat this infection? Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Paul Feuerstadt, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital the discuss the importance of managing Clostridium difficile.
2021-03-0216 minGI InsightsAssessing Non-Invasive Testing for Liver Fibrosis
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Richard Sterling, MD, MSc, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD
Non-invasive assessments of liver fibrosis can be subcategorized into many different tests. What do we need to know about these increasingly popular assessments? Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Richard Sterling, professor of medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University to discuss when it is appropriate to use each of these assessments for patients with liver fibrosis.
2021-01-1112 minGI InsightsIs It Chronic Diarrhea Or Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea?
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Lawrence Schiller, MD, FAP, FACG
Patients with chronic diarrhea are often misdiagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, or IBS-D. How can we better assess these patients to prevent misdiagnosis? Joining Dr. Peter Buch to discuss diagnostic tools and testing strategies is Dr. Lawrence Schiller, Program Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center.
2020-10-2310 min
BNGAP: Diversifying Academic MedicineSuccess Stories: Renee Williams, MD, MHPE, FACGJohn P. Sanchez, MD, MPH, and Renee Williams, MD, MHPE, FACG speak on today's episode of "Success Stories In The Appointment and Promotion Process." Dr. Williams is an Associate Professor of Medicine Program Director for the Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship at NYU School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital Center. This episode of the podcast feature's Dr. Willliams' journey in academia and celebrates her recent faculty appointment.Purchase Book our book "Succeeding in Academic Medicine": https://www.amazon.com/Succeeding-Academic-Medicine-Students-Residents/dp/3030332667Register for Webinar Series: https://forms.gle/gu2FstR6MgRYkWkRA Music Credit-NIDRED - C...
2020-06-0315 minBNGAP: Diversifying Academic MedicineBook Series: Meet Co-Author Renee Williams, MD, MHPE, FACGCo-Author Renee Williams, MD, MHPE, FACG and Editor John P. Sanchez, MD, MPH discuss the release of their new book Succeeding in Academic Medicine: A Roadmap for Diverse Medical Students and Residents. Dr. Williams is an Associate Professor of Medicine Program Director for the gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship at NYU School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital Center. This episode of the podcast feature's Dr. Williams' book chapter: "Learn how to transform your educational work into scholarship"Purchase Book: https://www.amazon.com/Succeeding-Academic-Medicine-Students-Residents/dp/3030332667Register for Webinar Series: https://forms.gle/gu2FstR6MgRYkWkRA
2020-04-1209 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: Chronic PancreatitisTimothy B. Gardner, MD, FACG, summarizes the new clinical guideline on diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of chronic pancreatitis.
2020-02-2825 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: Small Intestinal Bacterial OvergrowthMark Pimentel, MD, FACG, summarizes the new clinical guideline on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.
2020-02-0625 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsA Practical Path to Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult IBD CareAnita Afzali, MD, MPH, FACG, discusses how to successfully transition a patient from pediatric to adult IBD care. (22:25)
2019-09-1322 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: Hereditary HemochromatosisKris Kowdley, MD, FACG, summarizes highlights from the new ACG Clinical Guidelines on hereditary hemochromatosis. (20:09)
2019-08-2120 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsCannabinoid Use in Patients With Gastroparesis and Related DisordersHenry Parkman, MD, FACG, discusses current treatment options for gastroparesis, reasons why those treatments may fall short, and how cannabis may improve symptoms for these patients. (18:49)
2019-06-2518 min
Piloting your LifeTerri talks with Dr. Samantha Nazareth to discuss and dispel the myths around the gut microbiome.Terri talks with Dr. Samantha Nazareth about the evolution of our gut microbiomes, the importance of diverse data in gut research, and ways for us to improve and monitor our gut health. Who is Samantha Nazareth? Dr. Samantha Nazareth, MD, FACG is double board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology/hepatology, who practices in New York City. She is also a noted researcher, writer, and speaker on nutrition, wellness, and the microbiome. Dr. Nazareth has research published in The New York Times and continues to be sought out by the media as an authoritative source on a...
2019-04-2341 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsUsing Ergonomics to Prevent Injuries for the EndoscopistPatrick Young, MD, FACG, discusses the types of injuries common to endoscopists and suggests strategies to minimize these overuse injuries. (10:09)
2019-04-0210 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: Ulcerative Colitis in AdultsMillie Long, MD, MPH, FACG, summarizes highlights from the new ACG Clinical Guidelines on ulcerative colitis in adult patients. (21:11)
2019-03-0121 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsInfluence of Dietary Restriction on Irritable Bowel SyndromeMark Pimentel, MD, FACG, discusses non-pharmaceutical management approaches for IBS, including gluten-free diet, dairy-free diet, low FODMAP diet, and fiber. (21:55)
2019-03-0121 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsDiagnosis and Management of Primary Biliary CholangitisZobair Younossi, MD, MPH, FACG, explains the definition, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of primary biliary cholangitis. (18:26)
2019-03-0118 min
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast#95 Food allergy, food intolerance and celiac diseaseSeparate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to food allergy, food intolerance, and celiac disease. Featuring renowned gastroenterologist and current president of the American Gastroenterological Association, Dr. Sheila Crowe MD FRCPC FACP FACG AGAF, we discuss how to differentiate a food allergy from an intolerance, what diagnostic testing is appropriate, and why fructans might be the real culprit in patients with ‘gluten sensitivity’.
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2018-05-1457 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: Management of Crohn’s Disease in AdultsGary Lichtenstein, MD, FACG, discusses highlights from the comprehensive new guideline about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of Crohn’s disease. (32:15)
2018-04-0732 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Pancreatic CystsGrace Elta, MD, FACG, discusses why pancreatic cysts are identified more and more frequently, the best imaging modalities for diagnosis and following pancreatic cysts, and common biomarkers used to diagnose malignancy. Dr. Elta also walks through her algorithm for cyst classification. (17:00)
2018-04-0417 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: Alcoholic Liver DiseaseVijay Shah, MD, FACG, discusses definition of alcohol use disorder, diagnostic tests for suspected cirrhosis and alcoholic hepatitis, and current treatment modalities, including when to refer for transplant. (16:45)
2018-02-1516 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG and CAG Clinical Guideline: Management of DyspepsiaPaul Moayyedi, MB, ChB, PhD, MPH, FACG, co-author of new guidelines on management of dyspepsia, discusses the evolving definition and diagnosis of dyspepsia, when and when not to use endoscopy, and how H. pylori factors into dyspepsia treatment. (30:14)
2017-07-0530 min
WIHI - A Podcast from the Institute for Healthcare ImprovementWIHI: The Echo Effect of Project ECHO's Access to Specialty CareDate: July 9, 2015
Featuring:
Sanjeev Arora, MD, FACP, FACG, Director, Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), Department of Internal Medicine, UNM School of Medicine
Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP, FRCP, President Emeritus and Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement
There’s telemedicine, and then there’s Project ECHO. Founder and director, Dr. Sanjeev Arora, makes the distinction so we don’t miss what’s groundbreaking about Project ECHO’s approach. While telemedicine focuses on bridging geographic divides that can separate patients from needed specialists, Project ECHO is on a mission to bridge divides within the provider community itself that prevent...
2017-06-2758 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: Preventive Care in IBDFrancis Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG, co-author of a recent ACG Clinical Guideline on preventive care in IBD, discusses the importance of collaboration between the gastroenterologist and the primary care team for IBD patients, the safety and timing of vaccinations, and recommendations for preventive screening for patients on immunosuppresants. (18:27)
2017-02-0918 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: Treatment of Helicobacter pylori InfectionBill Chey, MD, FACG, co-author of a recent ACG Clinical Guideline on H. pylori infection, discusses the changing prevalence of H. pylori infection and its relationship to disorders beyond peptic ulcer disease. The complicated landscape of diagnosis and treatment are also discussed. (29:39)
2017-02-0229 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: Evaluation of Abnormal Liver ChemistriesPaul Kwo, MD, FACG, FAASLD, co-author of a recent ACG Clinical Guideline on abnormal liver chemistries, discusses the change in terminology from “liver function tests,” the lowered upper limit of normal for ALT levels, and the importance of screening patients born between 1945 and 1965 for HCV. (20:13)
2017-01-2620 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: Management of Patients With Acute Lower Gastrointestinal BleedingLisa Strate, MD, MPH, FACG, co-author of the new ACG Clinical Guideline, speaks with AJG co-Editor in Chief Dr. Brennan Spiegel about the timing of endoscopy for management of lower GI bleeding, how to assess high-risk patients for whom colonoscopy should not be performed, and the important questions surrounding the topic that remain unanswered in the current literature. (18:22)
2016-04-0118 minAmerican 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 PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: Liver Disease and PregnancyTram T. Tran, MD, FACG, FAASLD, co-author of the new ACG Clinical Guideline on the management of liver diseases in pregnant women, speaks with AJG co-Editor in Chief Dr. Brennan Spiegel about the liver function tests that may be abnormal during pregnancy, which ones to be concerned about, and how to best pursue imaging or endoscopic follow-up in pregnant women. Advice for patients who are pregnant or who wish to become pregnant is also included. (21:18)
2016-02-2421 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Barrett’s EsophagusNicholas Shaheen, MD, MPH, FACG, co-author of the new ACG Clinical Guideline on the management of Barrett’s Esophagus (BE), speaks with AJG co-Editor in Chief Dr. Brian Lacy about the changing definition of BE and reasons for a new guideline. Learn more about biopsy strategies, which patients should be screened, and proper surveillance strategies once a diagnosis is made. Treatment and prevention strategies are also discussed. (16:20)
2016-01-2916 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline on Small Bowel BleedingLauren Gerson, MD, MSc, FACG, co-author of the new ACG Clinical Guideline on small bowel bleeding talks with AJG Co-Editor Dr. Paul Moayyedi about recommended diagnostic techniques, including second look endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, push enteroscopy, and double-balloon enteroscopy. Efficacy of hormonal therapies, somatostatin analogs, biologic therapy, and angiogenic therapy is discussed, as well as the role of anticoagulants in the management of patients with obscure bleeding. (20:28)
2015-09-0920 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsACG Clinical Guideline on Primary Sclerosing CholangitisKeith D. Lindor, MD, FACG, co-author of the new ACG Clinical Guideline on primary sclerosing cholangitis talks with AJG Co-Editor Dr. Paul Moayyedi about recommended diagnostic techniques, symptom management strategies, and the role of liver transplantation. Recommendations for colon and cholangiocarcinoma surveillance are also discussed. (18:18)
2015-05-0520 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 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 min
Sage Nutrition & DieteticsJPEN: Short Bowel Syndrome: Highlights of Patient Management, Quality of Life, and SurvivalIn this podcast, Editor-in-Chief Kelly A. Tappenden, PhD, RD, interviews Darlene G. Kelly, MD, PhD, FACP, FACG, about her article Short Bowel Syndrome: Highlights of Patient Management, Quality of Life, and Survival published in the May 2014 issue of JPEN. Click here to read the full article.
2014-07-2309 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 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 PodcastsNew Practice Guidelines on Achalasia-A Podcast with Michael F. Vaezi, MD, FACG, John E. Pandolfino, MD, and Marcelo F. Vela, MDMichael F. Vaezi, MD, FACG, John E. Pandolfino, MD, and Marcelo F. Vela, MD, co-authors of the American College of Gastroenterology's new Clinical Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia published in the August issue of AJG, talk with co-Editor Dr. Paul Moayyedi about the incidence, prevalence, and diagnosis of this disorder; the best treatment options-including myotomy, pneumatic dilatation, and botulinum toxin-according to achalasia subtype and patient age, gender, and preference; as well as the long-term outlook and risks for achalasia patients after successful therapy.
2013-08-0125 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 PodcastsHigh Economic Burden of Caring for Patients With Suspected Extraesophageal Reflux-A Podcast with Michael F. Vaezi, MD, FACG, and David O. Francis, MDMichael F. Vaezi, MD, FACG, and David O. Francis, MD, co-authors of new research on the high costs of caring for patients with extraesophageal reflux symptoms published in the June issue of AJG, talk with AJG co-Editor Dr. Paul Moayyedi about the prevalence of various extraesophageal reflux symptoms, the costs of treating these symptoms, the impact of tertiary care centers in both patient improvement and health care costs, and whether the best treatment for extraesophageal reflux is perhaps no treatment at all.
2013-07-0226 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 Esophageal Eosinophilia and Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)-A Podcast with David A. Katzka, MD, FACGDavid A. Katzka, MD, FACG, co-author of the American College of Gastroenterology's new Clinical Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Esophageal Eosinophilia and Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), talks with AJG Co-editor Dr. Paul Moayyedi about the key components of the guidelines, including the epidemiology of the disease, the difficulty of diagnosis for EoE, the role of diet and pharmacological therapy for treatment of EoE, and the urgent need for more research into this disease.
2013-05-0640 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 PodcastsExpert Author Insight: New Practice Guidelines on GERD—A Podcast with Philip O. Katz, MD, FACG and Lauren B. Gerson, MD, MSc, FACGPhilip O. Katz, MD, FACG and Lauren B. Gerson, MD, MSc, FACG, two authors of the American College of Gastroenterology’s new Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), talk with AJG Co-editor Paul Moayyedi, MD, FACG, about the key components of the guidelines, including the prevalence of GERD, the recommendations for the approach to diagnosis and management, and the potential adverse events associated with PPI therapy.
2013-03-2033 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 PodcastsClinical Guideline: Management of GastroparesisThe American Journal of Gastroenterology (AJG) Co-Editor Paul Moayyedi, MD, FACG, talks with Henry P. Parkman, MD, FACG, of Temple University, one of the lead authors of a new clinical guideline for the management of gastroparesis. Published in the January issue of AJG, the guideline addresses the definition, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of gastroparesis, including nutritional supplementation, glycemic control, pharmacological, endoscopic, device, and surgical therapy. Dr. Parkman provides insight on the guideline’s key recommendations, including the scientifically-based evidence behind them.
2013-01-2226 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 PodcastsThe Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms in Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseAJG Co-Editor Paul Moayyedi, MD, FACG, talks with Alexander C. Ford, MD, and Eamonn M. M. Quigley, MD, FACG, about the findings from the first systematic review of the literature of irritable bowel syndrome symptoms in inflammatory bowel disease. In the review, Dr. Ford and his co-investigator Stephen J. Halpin, MD, demonstrated that prevalence of symptoms compatible with IBS in patients with IBD is as high as 40%. This article and Dr. Quigley’s editorial “Irritable Bowel Symptoms in IBD: Diagnostic Uncertainty Meets Pathological Reality” were published in the October issue of the AJG.
2012-09-1823 min
American Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsProton Pump Inhibitors versus Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists for Stress Related Mucosal Bleeding Prophylaxis in Critically Ill Patients: A Meta-AnalysisAlan N. Barkun, M.D., FACG and colleagues at McGill University Health Center in Montreal conducted a new evidence-based review on the efficacy of PPIs vs. H2RAs in recurrent GI bleeding, ICU stay, mortality, and nosocomial pneumonia.
2012-04-0523 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsManagement of Patients with Ulcer BleedingA conversation with Loren A. Laine, MD, FACG hosted by Dr. Chey on ACG's new practice guideline, "Management of Patients with Ulcer Bleeding."
2012-03-1618 minAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology Author PodcastsControversies in Gastroparesis: Discussing the Sticky PointsCo-Editor-in-Chief Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS, FACG interviews his Co-Editor-in-Chief Brian Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG on the recent Red Section article "Controversies in Gastroparesis: Discussing the Sticky Points." Listen for a discussion on the 10 controversies in gastroparesis, including the uncommonness of abdominal pain in patients with gastroparesis, endoscopic pyloric therapy, and timing of emptying during scans that could lead to an incorrect diagnosis. (22:56)
1970-01-0122 min