Say hi and bye to H. pylori infections! We review the basics of H. pylori screening, refresh your memory on testing basics, discuss treatment strategies, and talk through eradication testing with gastroenterologist Dr. George Saffouri (@gbsaff).
A special thanks to our listener Ana Maria Keilhauer Varona (@KeilhauerMa) of @UFMedu who pitched this episode. Her hard work formed the basis for our script!
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Credits
Pitch Writer and Initial Script: Ana Maria Keilhauer Varona Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Beth GarbitelliScript Co-Writer: Elena Gibson, MDHosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Beth GarbitelliReviewer: Emi Okamoto, MDExecutive Producer: Beth GarbitelliShowrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACPEditor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.comGuest: George Saffouri, MDSponsor: Panacea Financial
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, pitch contest winner, guest bioGuest one-liner, Picks of the Week Case from Kashlak; Conceptualizing gastritis vs. dyspepsiaWhen to screen for h.pyloriGastric cancer and h.pylori infectionCultural competency in screeningOther indications for h.pylori testing, ITP and h.pyloriHow to testTreatment modalitiesEradication testing, persistent infection