Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Podcast Description
An engaging mix of author interviews and expert commentary on the latest articles from Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, hosted by the AGA journals' online editor, John F. Kuemmerle, MD, AGAF.
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Telbivudine Prevents Vertical Transmission From HBeAg-Positive Women With Chronic Hepatitis B | Telbivudine reduces hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA and normalizes levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). A study in the May issue of CGH by Dr. Calvin Pan investigates its use in preventing vertical transmission. | 4/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Determinants of Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein Levels in Hepatitis C–Infected Patients | A study in the April issue of CGH examines determinants of serum alpha fetoprotein (AFP) levels in hepatitis C–infected patients. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Hashem B. El-Serag. | 3/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Colorectal Neoplasia Risk in Patients with Colonic Crohn's Disease and Concomitant Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis | A study in the March issue of CGH looks at whether primary sclerosing cholangitis is also a risk factor for colorectal dysplasia or cancer in patients with Crohn's disease of the colon. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with senior author Dr. Roger Chapman | 3/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Current Options for Ambulatory Surgery Centers | A Practice Management article in the January 2012 issue of CGH outlines three major options for owners of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) to deal with decreased reimbursements and rising costs. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with author Dr. Lawrence R. Kosinski | 2/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adverse Events Do Not Outweigh Benefits of Combination Therapy for Crohn's Disease in a Decision Analytic Model | Adverse Events Do Not Outweigh Benefits of Combination Therapy for Crohn's Disease in a Decision Analytic Model. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to the first author of this study in the January issue of CGH, Dr. Corey Siegel. | 12/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Use of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation to Treat Clostridium difficile Infection | A “Perspective” article in the December issue of CGH looks at the rationale, methods, and use of fecal microbiota transplantation as treatment for Clostridium difficile infection. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to co-author Dr. Christina Surawicz. | 12/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Using Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts (TIPS) for Complications of Cirrhosis | A look at new information in the November issue of CGH concerning Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts (TIPS) for complications of cirrhosis. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to Dr. Arun Sanyal of Virginia Commonwealth University | 11/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Factors That Predict Relief from Upper Abdominal Pain After Cholecystectomy | Upper abdominal pain in patients with gallstones is often treated by cholecystectomy but frequently persists. A study in the October issue of CGH found factors that determine patients' odds for relief. Dr. Kummerle speaks to author Dr. Johnson L. Thistle | 10/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Immune Dysfunction and Infections in Patients with Cirrhosis | A review article in the September issue of CGH looks at the pathogenesis of infections and immune dysfunction in patients with cirrhosis. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author K. Rajender Reddy of the University of Pennsylvania Health System | 9/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Early Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis: Strategies and Reduced Morbidity | Early Fluid Resuscitation Reduces Morbidity Among Patients With Acute Pancreatitis; Lactated Ringer's Solution Reduces Systemic Inflammation Compared With Saline in Patients With Acute Pancreatitis. Dr. Kuemmerle interviews author Dr. Timothy B. Gardner | 8/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prevalence of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis–Autoimmune Hepatitis Overlap Syndrome | A study in the July CGH looked to diagnose the primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)–chronic autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) overlap syndrome and their level of overlap at a tertiary referral center. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with Dr. Marshall M. Kaplan. | 7/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis to Achieve Mucosal Healing | Mucosal healing predicts late outcomes after the first course of corticosteroids for newly diagnosed ulcerative colitis, according to a study in the June CGH. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to the author of an accompanying editorial, Dr. David T. Rubin | 6/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Symptoms May Not Indicate Failure of Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor Therapy in Crohn's Disease | A Perspective article in the May issue of CGH examines the challenges of monitoring patients with Crohn's disease who remain symptomatic despite anti–tumor necrosis factor therapy. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. William Sandborn | 5/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Noncardiac Chest Pain: Evaluation and Treatment | An “Education Practice” article in the April issue of CGH looks at a clinical scenario involving evaluation and treatment of noncardiac chest pain. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with author Dr. David Katzka. | 4/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Renal Dysfunction as a Predictor of Mortality in Cirrhotic Patients with Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis | A study in the March issue of CGH identifies renal dysfunction as the primary independent predictor of mortality in cirrhotic patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to study author Dr. Guadalupe Garcia–Tsao | 3/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Diminutive Polyps Found During Colonoscopy: How Should They Be Evaluated and Removed? | An Education Practice article in the February issue of CGH looks at a clinical scenario involving evaluation and removal of diminutive polyps found during colonoscopy | 2/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Liver Biopsy Rarely Needed for Diagnosing Typical Laboratory Features of Autoimmune Hepatitis | A study in the December issue of CGH sought to clarify the importance of histologic analysis of biopsy samples in the diagnosis and management of patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to study co-author Dr. Keith Lindor | 1/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Liver Disease in HIV-Infected Individuals | A review in the December issue of CGH examines the causes of liver disease among the HIV-infected population in the era of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Jennifer Price. | 12/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gastric Electrical Stimulation with Enterra Therapy for Diabetic Gastroparesis | A prospective study in the November issue of CGH evaluates the safety and efficacy of Enterra therapy in patients with chronic intractable nausea and vomiting from diabetic gastroparesis. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Richard McCallum. | 10/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Complication Rate of Percutaneous Liver Biopsies Among Persons With Advanced Chronic Liver Disease in the HALT-C Trial | A study in the October 2010 CGH examines safety and complications of percutaneous liver biopsy in patients with hepatitis C–related bridging fibrosis or cirrhosis who were enrolled in the Hepatitis C Antiviral Long-Term Treatment against Cirrhosis trial | 10/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Food Allergy or Food Intolerance? A Clinical Scenario Involving Abdominal Complaints | A Clinical Practice article in the September issue of CGH looks at a scenario of a 41-Year-Old woman with complaints of intermittent nonbloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and bloating. | 9/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Quality Indicators in Care of Patients with Cirrhosis | Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with Dr. Bruce Bacon about a new set of quality indicators for treatment of patients with cirrhosis. Also, a new segment highlighting stories from the AGA newspaper, GI & Hepatology News | 8/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor Therapy in Crohn's Disease | An editorial in the July issue of CGH summarizes current information and questions about anti–tumor necrosis factor therapy in Crohn's disease. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Charles N. Bernstein of the University of Manitoba. | 6/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Avoiding and Treating Traveler's Diarrhea | Traveler's Diarrhea is the most common illness among travelers. A paper in the June issue of CGH offers tips for travelers to prevent and treat the disease. | 6/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Approaches to Acute Pancreatitis: Early Management and Follow-Up | Two clinical scenarios in the “Education Practice” section of May's CGH look at approaches to acute pancreatitis during stages of early management and follow-up, respectively. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with author Dr. Bechien U. Wu. | 4/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Colonoscopy and Radiological Procedures for Acute Lower Intestinal Bleeding Management | A review in the April issue of CGH summarizes the available evidence regarding colonoscopy and radiographic studies in the management of acute lower intestinal bleeding. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Lisa Strate. | 4/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Risk and Reason in Barrett's Esophagus | An editorial in the March issue of CGH discusses how physicians can best address the cancer risk of Barret's Esophagus with patients. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with the author, Dr. Nicholas Shaheen of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. | 3/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Rome Criteria of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Pro and Con Perspectives | Do symptom-based, Rome criteria for IBS lead to better diagnosis and treatment outcomes? Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to two authors of articles in the February 2010 CGH that offer pro and con perspectives. | 1/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Diseases and Drugs That Increase Risk of Acute Large Bowel Ischemia | A study in the January 2010 CGH investigates diseases and drugs that present possible risk factors for acute large bowel ischemia (ALBI). | 12/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Esophageal Impedance to Progress? | Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with Dr. Stuart J. Spechler of the Dallas VA Medical Center, author of an editorial looking at surgical treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in the December issue of CGH | 12/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Complications Associated with Double Balloon Enteroscopy at Nine US Centers | A retroactive study of double balloon endoscopy complications at nine US centers appears in the November 2009 issue of CGH. | 10/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Post-treatment Relapse in Autoimmune Pancreatitis/Immunoglobulin G4–Associated Cholangitis | A study in the October 2009 CGH looks at presentation and management of post-treatment relapse in autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) and immunoglobulin G4–associated cholangitis. | 9/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Effects of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease on Sleep and Outcomes | Dr. Ronnie Fass discusses the effect of nighttime symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) on sleep quality and outcomes. This study appears in the September issue of CGH. | 9/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Risk of Lymphoma Associated With Combination Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor and Immunomodulator Therapy for the Treatment of Croh | Dr. Bruce Sands looks at the rate of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in adult Crohn's disease patients who have received anti-TNF therapy, compared with that of a population-based registry and a populationof CD patients treated with immunomodulators. | 7/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Effect of Screening Colonoscopy on Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality | Dr. Charles Kahi speaks about his study in the July CGH on the impact of screening colonoscopy on the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer. | 7/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Proton Pump Inhibitors for Gastroduodenal Damage Related to NSAIDs or Aspirin | Dr. George Triadafilopoulos discusses his special report in the July issue of CGH on use of proton pump inhibitors for clinical management of gastroduodenal damage related to NSAIDs or aspirin. | 7/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Seattle Protocol Does Not More Reliably Predict the Detection of Cancer at the Time of Esophagectomy Than a Less Intensive | AGA Institute | 5/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Utilization and Yield of Surveillance Colonoscopy in the Continued Follow-Up Study of the Polyp Prevention Trial | Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with Dr. Adeyinka Laiyemo, author of a study in the May issue of CGH that follows up on the utilization and yield of surveillance colonoscopy among participants in the Polyp Prevention Trial (PPT). | 4/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prevalence of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in an Adult Population Undergoing Upper Endoscopy | Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with Dr. Ganesh Veerappan, co-author of a study in the April CGH that looks at prevalence and clinical predictors of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in patients undergoing elective upper endoscopy. | 4/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Impact of Weekend Admission on Patients with Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage | Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with Dr. Robert P. Myers, who looked at mortality rates and frequency of surgery in patients admitted on weekends for peptic ulcer–related hemorrhage, and Dr. Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan, who analyzed weekend patients ... | 2/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Long-Term Follow-Up of Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver | February 2009 | 2/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Prevalence, Characteristics and Impact of Bloating Symptoms in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome | January 2009 | 12/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 42 Episodes |
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