2021 · Podcast

Episode 47 – January 2021 – Gastroenterology Literature Review

Show notes for Episode  47, January 2021

  1. Endoscopic Recognition and management strategies for Malignant Colorectal Polyps: Recommendation of the US Multi-Society Task force on Colorectal Cancer – GIE
  2. Polyp morphology: an interobserver evaluation for the Paris classification among international experts – AmJ Gastro
  3. Outcomes in lower GI bleeding comparing weekend with weekday admission. – GIE
  4. Efficacy and Safety of Ornithine Phenylacetate for Treating Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy in a Randomized Trial  – CGH
  5. A Trial of Ornithine Phenylacetate and the Arc of Ammonia’s History for Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy – CGH
  6. Are Gastrointestinal Symptoms Specific for Coronavirus 2019 Infection? A Prospective Case-Control Study from the United States – Gastro
  7. A randomized trial comparing antibiotics with appendectomy for appendicitis. – NEJM
  8. FIT test after negative colonoscopy may reduce the risk of incident colorectal cancer in a population-based screening programme – GUT
  9. The efficacy and safety of Vitamin C for Iron Supplementation in Adult Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia – Jama Open
  10. Randomised comparison of postpolypectomy surveillance intervals following a two-round baseline colonoscopy.  – GUT 
  11. Disease Progression and Outcomes of Pregnancies in Women With Eosinophilic Esophagitis – CGH
  12. Comparing Laparoscopic Elective Sigmoid Resection with Conservative Treatment in improving QoL of Patients with Diverticulitis. – JAMA Surgery

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2020 · Podcast

GI Pearls – July 2020 – Episode 42 Gastroenterology Literature Review

Show notes for Episodes 42 – July/August 2020

  1. Use of total underwater colonoscopy to navigate endoscopic challenges – CGH
  2. Performance of radiographic imaging after incomplete colonoscopy for non-malignant causes in clinical practice. – GIE
  3. Cognitive Deficit and white matter changes in persons with celiac disease: a population based study. -Gastroenterology
  4. Endoscopic gastric body plication for the treatment of obesity – GIE
  5. Cold snare piecemeal EMR of large sessile colnic polylps >20mm –  GIE
  6. AGA clinical Practice Update on Functional Heartburn: Expert Review – Gastro
  7. Imipramine for Treatment of Esophageal Hypersensitivity and Functional Heartburn – Am J Gastro
  8. Superiority of Higher‑Volume Fresh Feces Compared to  Lower‑Volume Frozen Feces in Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for  Recurrent Cdiff – Dig Dis & Sciences
  9. Practical Tips on TIPS: When and When NOT to request it.
  10. TIPS to the rescue: Preoperative Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) placement in a patient with caput medusae and colon cancer – Radiology  Case Reports 
  11. Real-World practice patterns in the Era of Rectal Indomethacin for prophylaxis against Post-ERCP Pancreatitis in a high risk cohort – AmJ Gastro
  12. Delays in colonoscopy start time are associated with reductions in adenoma detection rates – Digest Liver Dis
2019 · Podcast

GI Pearls – October 2019 – Episode 35 Gastroenterology Literature Review

Show Notes for Oct 2019 – Episode 35

  1. Appropriate therapeutic drug monitoring of Biologic agents for Patients with IBD – CGH
  2. The View from Europe – TDM  – CGH 
  3. Cold snare vs Heparin bridging and hot snare polypectomy in patients on anticoagulants with subcentimeter polyps. – Annals of int Med.
  4. High-Dose Vitamin D Supplementation on Volumetric Bone Density and Bone Strength – JAMA
  5. Safety of Endoscopy in Heritable Connective Tissue Disorders – Am J Gastro
  6. ASGE guideline on screening and surveillance of Barrett’s esophagus – ASGE
  7. Prucalporide in Gastroparesis: A Randomized Placebo-controlled Crossover Study. – Am J Gastro
  8. Over-Utilization of Repeat Upper Endoscopy in patients with non-dysplastic Barrett’s esophagus – Am J Gastro
  9. Controlling fecal incontinence in women by performing anal exercises with biofeedback or loperamide: a randomized clinical trial. – Lancet Gastro &Hep
  10.  Toshihiro Sugiyama  Understanding the Current Evidence on Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and Bone Health – Gastro
  11. Ursodeoxycholic acid versus placebo in women  with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (PITCHES):a randomised controlled trial – Lancet’
  12. Effect of Bismuth Subsalicylate vs Placebo on Use of Antibiotics Among Adult Outpatients With Diarrhea in Pakistan: A Randomized Clinical Trial. –  JAMA Netw Open
  13. Association between soft drink consumption and mortality in 10 european countries. – JAMA
  14. Validation of Diagnostic and Performance Characteristics of the Wireless Motility Capsule in Patients with Suspected Gastroparesis – CGH
  15. Vedolizumab versus Adalimumab for Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis – NEJM
  16. Ustekinumab for Ulcerative Colitis – NEJM

Podcast

GI Pearls – August 2018 – Episode 23

Show Notes for August 2018 – Episode 23
  1. Crohn’s giudelines – Am J Gastro

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