Gastroenterology Learning Network
The Gastroenterology Learning Network is an online resource for the latest developments in gastroenterology practice, providing a customized experience for users to stay informed about the topics that matter most to them, including inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis, and ulcerative colitis.
Latest episodes
Mar 5, 2024 • 20min
Brian Lacy, MD, and Timothy Gardner, MD, on Acute Pancreatitis
Dr Brian Lacy welcomes Dr Timothy Gardner to talk about acute pancreatitis.
Feb 13, 2024 • 6min
Eric Benchimol, MD, on Pediatric IBD: The Year in Review
Eric Benchimol, MD, on Pediatric IBD: The Year in Review by Gastroenterology Learning Network
Feb 2, 2024 • 17min
Alexander Ford, MD, Speaks on Amitriptyline as a Potentially Effective Option for IBS
The results of the ATLANTIS trial showed that patients taking amitriptyline were almost twice as likely to report an overall improvement in symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome as those taking a placebo. Co-chief investigator Alexander Ford, MD, explains the results and the implications.
Jan 29, 2024 • 13min
Lea Ann Chen, MD Explains Manifestations of IBD Based on Race and Immigration Status
In this podcast, Dr Lea Ann Chen explains how race/ ethnicity (White, Black, Hispanic, Asian) and immigration status (US-born vs foreign-born) influence IBD manifestations, disease onset, treatments, and outcomes.
Jan 22, 2024 • 17min
Rita Knotts, MD, and Justin Henning, MD, on Diagnosing and Treating Hiatal Hernia
Rita Knotts, MD, and Justin Henning, MD, on Diagnosing and Treating Hiatal Hernia by Gastroenterology Learning Network
Jan 19, 2024 • 26min
IBD Drive Time: Social Determinants of Health in IBD
In this episode of IBD Drive Time, guest Dr Adjoa Anyane-Yeboa of Massachusetts General Hospital talks with guest host Dr David Rubin of the University of Chicago about how social determinants of health can affect diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease among marginalized communities.
Jan 17, 2024 • 23min
Gut Check: Brian Lacy, MD, and Megan Riehl, PsyD
Gut Check: Brian Lacy, MD, and Megan Riehl, PsyD by Gastroenterology Learning Network
Jan 15, 2024 • 21min
IBD Drive Time: Ben Cohen, MD, on the AGA Guidelines for Biomarkers in IBD
Dr Cohen discusses with host Dr Raymond Cross the recent guidelines published by the American Gastroenterological Association on using biomarkers to monitor inflammatory bowel disease.
Jan 2, 2024 • 19min
Interstitial Lung Disease and Esophageal Disorders: When Specialties Work Together
Dr. Rita Knotts and Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann discuss the intersection of their specialties in the care of patients with scleroderma, interstitial lung disease, and esophageal conditions. They explore the relationship between reflux disease and lung function, concerns and risks of proton pump inhibitors, the multidisciplinary model for interstitial lung disease and scleroderma, and the collaboration between surgeons and gastroenterologists in managing esophageal disorders.
Jan 2, 2024 • 21min
IBD DriveTime: Manasi Agrawal, MD, on First-Line Resection for Crohn's Disease
Dr Manasi Agrawal discusses her research into surgery as a first-line therapy for Crohn's disease, comparing outcomes and highlighting the importance of real-world data. The study found that illuscular section had lower hazards and consistent results in favor of it. The speaker explores the misconception that surgery is a failure of gastroenterology, highlighting its potential as a viable option for patients with Crohn's disease. Challenges and the need for more research in outcomes research are discussed.
