Gi Insights

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Alan Bonder, MD Patients with underlying autoimmune diseases could be at a higher risk of developing autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). So what challenges might occur when diagnosing patients with AIH? Learn more with Dr. Peter Buch as he discusses this with Dr. Alan Bonder, Director of Liver Transplantation at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Neil Sengupta, MD Lower GI bleeding is one of the most common reasons that patients are hospitalized due to a digestive disorder in the U.S.; however, there is little data available to help clinicians manage this condition in their patients. So how can we provide better care for these patients? Tune in with Dr. Peter Buch as he speaks with Dr. Neil Sengupta, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Robert Wong, MD There may be benefit in testing all hepatitis B patients for hepatitis D, such as reducing the risk of disease progression and liver disease complications. So when should we be concerned about potential hepatitis D infection in our patients? Join Dr. Peter Buch as he discusses this with Dr. Robert Wong, Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Eamonn Quigley, MD A new treatment option may help relieve chronic constipation in patients who might not respond well to traditional therapies. To learn more about a novel FDA-approved vibrating capsule, join Dr. Peter Buch as he speaks with Dr. Eamonn Quigley, the David M. Underwood Chair of Medicine in Digestive Disorders and a Professor of Medicine at Houston Methodist.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Amit Singal, MD, MS Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer and most often occurs in people with chronic liver disease. So should we be utilizing modalities other than standard ultrasound for routine early detection of HCC in cirrhotic patients? Listen to this discussion led by Dr. Peter Buch as he speaks with Dr. Amit Singal, Professor of Medicine and the Chief of Hepatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Joel Rubenstein, M.D., M.Sc. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is an important risk factor for Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), but there are other important risk factors, such as gender and race. So is it time to look at alternative approaches to increase appropriate screenings? Join Dr. Peter Buch as he is joined by Dr. Joel Rubenstein, Research Scientist at the Kettles VA in Ann Arbor, Michigan and a Professor of Internal Medicine in the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Michigan School of Medicine.

Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD Guest: Monika Fischer, MD Clostridioides difficile, or C. difficile for short, is a bacteria that continues to plague our patients. What are the latest treatment updates that you need to be aware of? Dr. Neil Nandi is joined by Dr. Monika Fischer from Indiana University to dive into treatment options and discuss the latest updates.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Brooks D. Cash, MD, AGAF, FACG, FASGE Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, also known as Ogilvie’s syndrome, is a rare form of colonic dilatation that can be serious and life-threatening. To learn more about this disorder, Dr. Peter Buch and Dr. Brooks Cash take a look at risk factors, testing strategies, and treatment options for Ogilvie’s syndrome.

Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD Guest: Megan E. Riehl, PsyD In an age where there’s an app for everything, are smartphone apps and other technology-enable solutions revolutionizing mental health treatment in patients with GI challenges? Dr. Neil Nandi speaks with Dr. Megan Riehl from the University of Michigan to explore the capabilities of these technologies and their role in treatment.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Maurizio Bonacini, MD Patients with cirrhosis of the liver are typically more susceptible to portal vein thrombosis (PVT). So how can we provide the best care to our PVT patients? To find out, Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Maurizio Bonacini, CEO of Mission Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.

Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD Guest: Gursimran Kochhar, MD What do the guideline updates recommend for the endoscopic treatment of Crohn’s disease strictures? Dr. Neil Nandi speaks with one of the guideline authors, Dr. Gursimran Kochhar from the Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to better understand how to manage these strictures.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Koji Hashimoto, MD, PhD What facts should we keep in mind when considering liver transplantation? And how do we determine which of our patients are the right candidates? Dr. Peter Buch explores important considerations for liver transplantation with Dr. Koji Hashimoto, the Director of Liver Transplantation at the Cleveland Clinic.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: John Pandolfino, MD, MSCI From bird beaking to functional lumen imaging probes (FLIP), what do we need to know about the presentation and treatment of achalasia? Dr. Peter Buch speaks with Dr. John Pandolfino from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University about the various treatment options available for achalasia.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS The pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains unclear, but according to one professor, gravity may play a bigger role in this condition than we think. Dr. Peter Buch sits down with Dr. Brennen Spiegel from the Cedars Sinai Center for Outcomes Research and Education to dive into his research on gravitational management systems and IBS.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Kyle Staller, MD, MPH Chronic abdominal pain can be caused by many things—including hereditary angioedema (HAE). Are there any barriers to diagnosing patients with HAE? Dr. Peter Buch speaks with Dr. Kyle Staller from the Gastrointestinal Motility Laboratory at Mass General to explore the differential diagnosis for HAE and share what clinicians should be on the lookout for.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Jawad Ahmad, MD Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a common problem for patients who take prescription medicine or herbal and dietary supplements. So what resources are available to help reduce this injury? Join Dr. Peter Buch as he speaks with Dr. Jawad Ahmad, Professor of Medicine at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, to discuss his study and research on drug-induced liver injury.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Paul Kwo, MD Between 2.4 and 4.7 million people have hepatitis C in the United States, but not all have access to proper treatments. So how can clinicians reach more people in the community with this virus? Dr. Peter Buch will give us further insight with Dr. Paul Kwo, Professor of Medicine and the Director of Hepatology at Stanford University.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Eugenia Shmidt, MD The pregnancy inflammatory bowel disease and neonatal outcomes (PIANO) registry is the largest US-based study that examines pregnant women who have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). So how can clinicians use the takeaways from this study in their practice? Join Dr. Peter Buch as he discusses IBD in pregnant women with Dr. Eugenia Shmidt, Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Minnesota.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Miguel Regueiro, MD The horizon for patients with Crohn’s disease is looking promising as new treatments are expected to come out in the next few years. So what are the best practices for treating fistulizing Crohn’s disease? Explore the treatment landscape with Dr. Peter Buch and Dr. Miguel Regueiro, Chair of the Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute at Cleveland Clinic.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Bryson Katona, MD, PhD Lynch syndrome is the most common cause of inherited colon cancer and is often underdiagnosed. How can we improve detection of these patients? To find out more, Dr. Peter Buch joins Dr. Bryson Katona from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to explore some key detection strategies.