Shows
American 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 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 min
GI InsightsThe New GERD Guidelines
Host: Mark DeLegge, MD
Guest: Michael Vaezi, MD, PhD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common GI diagnosis. But many aspects of diagnosing and treating GERD and related syndromes vary considerably. Now, the AGA has issued new evidence-based guidelines on this widespread disorder. Some of the recommendations may surprise you. Dr. Michael Vaezi, co-author of the guidelines, discusses the best GERD management strategies with host Dr. Mark DeLegge. To view the AGA's GERD Guidelines, please click here.
2008-10-3112 min