GERD Perspective

 
 

  • The Top Cardiology Trials of 2023   For this year's review, Bob Harrington and Mike Gibson revisit the major cardiology conferences -- from ACC in New Orleans to AHA in Philly.
  • How to Prescribe Zepbound Recently approved tirzepatide joins semaglutide as an option for patients with obesity. Beverly Tchang, MD, offers her recommendations based on her experience for prescribing.
  • Gastric Cancer e-Tumor Boards: Case 4: Superficial Adenocarcinoma   This case focuses on a 76-year-old gentleman with a history of colonic adenocarcinoma who underwent sigmoidoscopy in the past. He was referred to MSK after an antral lesion was detected on an upper endoscopy. The team discusses surgical options.
  • Gastric Cancer e-Tumor Boards: Case 2: Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma   This case is about a 67-year-old man with a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease who presented with dyspepsia. The team debates the appropriate surgeries and treatment options.
  • Can't-Miss Highlights From ACG 2023: Part 1   Dr David Johnson comments on new data around eosinophilic esophagitis, behavioral therapies for IBS, and two new drugs on the fast track for approval.
  • The Steep Costs of Disrupting Gut-Barrier Harmony A conversation between Dr Akash Goel and integrative gastroenterologist Dr Elena Ivanina on new data linking inadequate gut health with various diseases.
  • Dysphagia: 'There's a Lump in My Throat'   An expert tells The Curbsiders how to take a history when patients complain of swallowing or motility symptoms.
  • Take a Closer Look at Sleep's Role in GERD   When it comes to treating reflux symptoms, it's time for us all to open our eyes to the value of closing them, says Dr David Johnson.
  • Episode 6: How Do You Treat IBS With Overlapping Disorders?   In clinic, treating patients for IBS is only one piece of the puzzle. Overlapping disorders are common in IBS. Drs Lin Chang and Magnus Simrén discuss the nuances of this condition.
  • 'One and Done' BE Screening Approach May Not Be Enough   New data indicate that our surveillance of Barrett esophagus may need to be modified for certain at-risk patients, according to Dr David Johnson.
  • DDW 2023: Common GI Conditions in Primary Care   Vivek Kaul, MD, discusses papers from Digestive Disease Week 2023 that have a major impact on common GI conditions seen in primary care.
  • Managing Immunotherapy Side Effects in MBC   Drs Fatima Cardoso, Hope Rugo, Rebecca Dent, and Zoe Quandt discuss a multidisciplinary approach in managing immunotherapy side effects to optimize patient care in metastatic breast cancer.
  • 9 Highlights From Digestive Disease Week 2023   In the first part of this overview, Dr David Johnson notes studies that touched on hot topics like AI for colonoscopy and emerging therapeutic classes, such as potassium-competitive acid blockers.
  • Episode 3: Artful Telemedicine in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Care   Drs Jeffrey Swigris and Marlies Wijsenbeek discuss how to best manage care for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis using remote monitoring to address quality-of-life concerns.
  • DDW 2023 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from DDW 2023.
  • Episode 1: How to Provide Biopsychosocial IBS Care in Your Clinic   Drs Lin Chang and Douglas Drossman discuss the history of IBS, the gut-brain axis, the role of trauma and stress in IBS, and share pearls for implementing biopsychosocial care in the clinic.
  • GERD: When 'Spitting Up' Is Serious   The Cribsiders share tips from a pediatric gastroenterologist for the management of infant reflux.
  • Episode 2: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Who Gets an Antifibrotic?   Drs Jeffrey Swigris and Ayodeji Adegunsoye discuss fibrosing interstitial lung disease and treatment challenges for individuals with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
  • 9 Things to Know About ARFID Identifying and treating the newly minted condition of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder requires asking the right questions, according to Dr William Balistreri.
  • What's It Like to Take Ozempic? A Doctor's Own Story With the rising popularity of weight loss drug injections, you may be getting many more questions from patients. Here, a doctor shares her own experience of taking these medications.