UPMC Digest Fall 2014
In this issue of UPMC Digest Fall 2014, several experts discuss acute and chronic pancreatitis, including lifestyle choices that may impact the pancreas. MORE >
Managing the Difficult Variceal Bleed
Dr. Shahid M. Malik, discusses how to treat patients who are admitted with an active variceal bleed. MORE >
Ascites and Hepatorenal Syndrome: Management Strategies
Fadi Francis, M.D. gives a talk on Ascites and Hepatorenal syndrome; focusing mainly on management strategies for both syndromes. MORE >
Selected Presentations from the Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy Conference
Watch UPMC's Dr. Ryan Levy's presentations on 1) chest anastomosis and 2) endoscopic management of esophageal tumors from the Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy Conference. MORE >
Barrett's Ablation: Who, When, Why?
Dr. Kenneth Fasanella discusses the condition of Barrett’s esophagus, why the condition occurs, and how to treat patients. MORE >
GERD, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Barrett’s Esophagitis - What’s New?
Dr. Kenneth Fasanella gives an update on GERD, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Barrett’s Esophagitis, including general treatment for patients with heartburn and when to refer to a gastroenterologist. MORE >
UPMC Digest Winter 2014
In this issue of UPMC Digest Winter 2014, Drs. Klaus Bielefeldt, Kenneth Fasanella, Matthew Warndorf, David Levinthal, Charles Horn, and Eva Szigethy provide a snapshot of activities within the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. MORE >
Hemochromatosis
Dr. Alison Jazwinski discusses how to appropriately diagnose hemochromatosis and understand the workup and management of the disease. MORE >
New Insights into the Diagnosis and Treatment of Refractory IBD
Dr. David George Binion discusses the approach to the very sick patient with inflammatory bowel disease. MORE >
The Critical Role of the Microbiota in Mucosal Health and Colon Cancer Risk
Dr. O'Keefe describes the human microbiota and gut physiology, and discusses the critical role of the microbiota in mucosal health and colon cancer risk. MORE >
Lessons From the PLCO Colon Screening Trial
Dr. Robert Schoen discusses lessons from the PLCO colon Screening Trial and reports on the impact of colon cancer screening on incidence and mortality from colon cancer. MORE >
A Hidden Cause of Chronic Diarrhea: Microscopic Colitis
Dr. Arthur Barrie shares a recent case from his practice of an 54 year-old woman with chronic diarrhea and examines the clinical features, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatments for microscopic colitis. MORE >
Targeting Gastroparesis Treatments in 2012
Dr. Klaus Bielefeldt discusses targeting gastroparesis, including the development of diagnostic skills, selective use of diagnostic tests, and targeted medication use. MORE >
Central Nervous System Diseases and Altered Gut Function: Mechanisms and Medicines
Dr. Levinthal reviews the impact of CNS dysfunction on the GI system, and the practical approach to diagnosis and management of oropharyngeal dysphagia, constipation, and fecal incontinence. MORE >
Management of Benign Esophageal Disorders in the Era of Minimally Invasive Surgery: Conquering the Challenges of Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Beginning with an overview of normal hiatal anatomy, Dr. James Luketich discusses the development of hiatal hernias, the various types, and the key elements of surgical repair. MORE >
Hepatitis C Recurrence after Live Donor Liver Transplant
Nationally recognized expert in abdominal transplant surgery, Dr. Abhinav Humar, provides an in-depth presentation on the advantages and disadvantages of living donor liver transplant or LDLT. MORE >
Optimizing Outcomes In Pediatric Liver Transplant
Dr. George V. Mazariegos, discusses the current state of pediatric liver transplant. The presentation provides a review of the determinants of early outcomes, surgical and medical factors MORE >
A Hidden Cause of Chronic Diarrhea: Microscopic Colitis
Dr. Arthur Barrie shares a recent case from his practice of an 54 year-old woman with chronic diarrhea and examines the clinical features, epidemiology, pathophysiology and treatments for microscopic colitis. MORE >
Gastroenterology and Women's Health
Dr. Jana G. Al Hashash presents on gastroenterology and women’s health, with a focus on IBD, pelvic floor dysfunction, liver diseases, gallstones, and pregnancy. MORE >
Abnormal Liver Function Studies: What Do They mean?
Dr. Chopra describes abnormal liver function tests, reviews what it means to see abnormal results, and explains a prioritized approach to the evaluation of liver function tests. MORE >
Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Overview and Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment
Dr. Miguel Regueiro gives an overview on inflammatory bowel disease and the multidisciplinary approach to treatment. MORE >
Targeting Gastroparesis Treatments in 2012
Dr. Klaus Bielefeldt discusses diagnosis, patient safety and resource utilization, and targeted medication use for gastroparesis. MORE >
Quality: Raising the Bar- Implications for Performance
Francis Solano, MD, discusses the shift in medicine from volume-based health care to a system based on quality metrics, cost, and value. This presentation was part of the 2011 Update in Internal Medicine: Evidence Based Approaches to Common Medical Problems. MORE >
Diseases of the Esophagus
Previously believed to be a rare disorder, eosinophilic esophagitis has emerged as a common cause of adult dysphagia and esophageal food impactions. Kevin McGrath, MD, discusses diagnosis and management of this new player in the lineup of chronic esophageal diseases. MORE >
Ablative Techniques in the Management of Barrett’s Esophagus and Early Neoplasia
Kenneth Fasanella, MD discusses patient outcome data for patient receiving ablative therapy for Barrett’s esophagus and the risk of cancer progression at various levels of dysplasia. MORE >
2010 Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Posters & Oral Presentations
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