Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Ronnie Fass, MD Non-cardiac chest pain, NCCP, is chest pain in patients who do not have heart disease. How do we identify and diagnosis NCCP? Stay tuned as Dr. Peter Buch talks with Dr. Ronnie Fass, Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, on the important aspects of non-cardiac chest pain.

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Gastroenterology & the Heart: A GI Perspective on Non-Cardiac Chest Pain

Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD Guest: Tiffany H. Taft, PsyD Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, AFRID, is a newly introduced eating disorder at the forefront of GI care. Stay tuned to hear Dr. Neil Nandi discuss the impact of ARFID on GI health with Dr. Tiffany Taft, the Director of Psychogastroenterology Research in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern University.

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorders in GI Patients

Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD Guest: Tiffany H. Taft, PsyD Patients with an inflammatory bowel disorder, or IBD, often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. But how do the psychological impacts of PTSD impact our IBD patients? Dr. Neil Nandi is joined by Dr. Tiffany Taft, the Director of Psychogastroenterology Research in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern University, to discuss IBD’s relationship with PTSD.

Understanding IBD & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD Guest: Maria T. Abreu, MD Diet is a common concern for many patients with inflammatory bowel disorders. How can we best guide our patients on the influence of diet? Dr. Neil Nandi is joined by Dr. Maria Abreu, the director of the Crohn’s and Colitis Center at the University of Miami, to discuss the impact of diet on ulcerative colitis.

Diet & Its Impact on Ulcerative Colitis

Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD Guest: Maria T. Abreu, MD Environmental factors can affect many different aspects of a patient’s heath, but how do these factors play a role in developing inflammatory bowel disorders, or IBD? Tune in to hear Dr. Neil Nandi and Dr. Maria Abreu, the director of the Crohn’s and Colitis Center at the University of Miami, discuss the role of environmental factors in patients at risk of developing IBD.

Developing IBD & the Influence of Environmental Factors

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Joseph C. Anderson, MD Colon cancer rates for patients younger than 50 have increased at an alarming rate. How can we help screen our younger individuals for colon cancer? Tune in to hear Dr. Peter Buch speak with Dr. Joseph Anderson, Associate Professor of Medicine at Dartmouth, to discuss the transitions occurring in colon cancer screening.

Colon Cancer: Pros & Cons of Screening Younger Patients

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Douglas Drossman, MD Guest: Johannah Ruddy, MEd A strong doctor-physician partnership is a critical component of patient care. Here today is Dr. Peter Buch who will be joined by Dr. Douglas Drossman, President of the Rome Foundation, and Ms. Johanna Ruddy, Executive Director of the Rome Foundation, to discuss how to build this foundation and maintain the relationship.

Physician & Patient Relationships: A Key Component of Diagnosing GI Disorders

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Myron Brand, MD While many know that COVID-19 can affect the respiratory system, but how can this disease also influence the gastrointestinal tract? Tune in to hear Dr. Peter Buch discuss with Dr. Myron Brand, a Clinical Professor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, the impact of COVID-19 on the GI system and GI disorders.

Behind the GI Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP While diverticulitis is a common disease, what can be done to help better understand this infection? Here today is our GI Insights host, Dr. Peter Buch, to discuss complications and approaches to managing and treating diverticulitis.

Discussing Diverticular Dilemmas

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Devika Umashanker, MD Obesity is a worldwide phenomenon and linked to morbidity and mortality. How can we help our obese patients along their weight loss journey to ensure long-term success? Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Devika Umashanker, Obesity Medicine Director of the Department of Bariatric Surgery at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group, to assess strategies for helping your patients see positive long-term weight loss outcomes. 

Obesity: Striving Towards Long-Term Weight Loss

Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD, FACP Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Facing winter during the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for many patients. What are some ways gastroenterologists can protect the health of their patients this season? Tune in to hear our GI Insights hosts Dr. Neil Nandi and Dr. Peter Buch share some tips on how you keep your patients safe throughout the wintertime.

Withstanding Winter’s Threats Facing GI Patients

Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD, FACP The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique set of challenges for healthcare professionals. What are some of the biggest threats to our GI patients, and how should we help them stay safe? Here today is our GI Insights host, Dr. Neil Nandi, to shed some light on his experiences while caring for patients during the pandemic.

Caretaking Considerations for GI Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Richard Sterling, MD, MSc, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD Non-invasive assessments of liver fibrosis can be subcategorized into many different tests. What do we need to know about these increasingly popular assessments? Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Richard Sterling, professor of medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University to discuss when it is appropriate to use each of these assessments for patients with liver fibrosis.

Assessing Non-Invasive Testing for Liver Fibrosis

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Kyle Staller, MD, MPH Misconceptions around chronic idiopathic constipation can make it challenging to diagnose and treat. What do we need to know to help our patients manage this condition? Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Kyle Staller, assistant professor of medicine at the Harvard Medical School to discuss these myths and misconceptions about constipation.

Managing Misconceptions Surrounding Chronic Constipation

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a common disorder that can be challenging to treat. What is the best therapeutic approach to treating this condition? Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Wendy Wright, an adult and family nurse practitioner from New Hampshire, to discuss how to test and treat patients with IBS from a primary care perspective.

Understanding Practical Points in Evaluating & Treating IBS

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