GI Insights

Host: Jay Goldstein, MD

Guest: Richard Fedorak, MD

Steroids used to be the standard treatment for inflammatory bowel disease. But now biologic and immunosuppresive therapies are often used. How can we increase the efficacy of these medications? What combinations work best? Dr. Richard Fedorak, professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology at the University of Alberta in Canada, discusses IBD treatments with host Dr. Jay Goldstein.

Host: Jay Goldstein, MD

Guest: Richard Fedorak, MD

What are probiotics, and how do strains differ? How can they be used most effectively? Dr. Richard Fedorak, professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology at the University of Alberta in Canada, probes the potential of probiotics with host Dr. Jay Goldstein. Can they be used to replace medications for certain patients with gastrointestinal disorders? Find out what you should you tell your patients about probiotics.

Host: Jay Goldstein, MD

Guest: Richard Fedorak, MD

Steroids used to be the standard treatment for inflammatory bowel disease. But now biologic and immunosuppresive therapies are often used. How can we increase the efficacy of these medications? What combinations work best? Dr. Richard Fedorak, professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology at the University of Alberta in Canada, discusses IBD treatments with host Dr. Jay Goldstein.

Host: Jay Goldstein, MD

Guest: Richard Fedorak, MD

What are probiotics, and how do strains differ? How can they be used most effectively? Dr. Richard Fedorak, professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology at the University of Alberta in Canada, probes the potential of probiotics with host Dr. Jay Goldstein. Can they be used to replace medications for certain patients with gastrointestinal disorders? Find out what you should you tell your patients about probiotics.

Host: Mark DeLegge, MD

Guest: Michael Vaezi, MD, PhD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most common GI diagnosis. But many aspects of diagnosing and treating GERD and related syndromes vary considerably. Now, the AGA has issued new evidence-based guidelines on this widespread disorder. Some of the recommendations may surprise you. Dr. Michael Vaezi, co-author of the guidelines, discusses the best GERD management strategies with host Dr. Mark DeLegge. To view the AGA's GERD Guidelines, please click here.

Host: Mark DeLegge, MD

Guest: Lawrence Kim, MD

Endoscopy is extremely safe when performed by a qualified gastroenterologist. What role does accreditation play in ensuring patient safety? What's the difference between the associations that accredit ambulatory surgery centers? Host Dr. Mark DeLegge discusses what GIs need to know about accreditation with Dr. Lawrence Kim, a practicing gastroenterologist at South Denver Gastroenterology in Colorado.

Host: Mark DeLegge, MD

Guest: Mary Igo, MBA, RN

The Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) is a CMS-based program designed to help medical professionals measure performance outcomes in their practice. How does the PQRI define quality, and how can it provide more concrete measurements of quality? What do GI practices need to know when becoming involved in the PQRI? Mary Igo, MBA, CEO of Minnesota Gastroenterology, a GI practice based in St. Paul, and an expert in medical group management, assesses the pros and cons of implementing the PQRI system with host Dr. Mark DeLegge.

Host: Mark DeLegge, MD

Guest: Peter Cotton, MD

The outcomes for endoscopy can vary greatly, depending on the training and technique of the endoscopist. Dr. Peter Cotton, professor of medicine at the Digestive Disease Center at the Medical University of South Carolina, discusses the risks of endoscopy, and quality-control measures, from the establishment of benchmarks to voluntary report cards to ensure quality outcomes. Dr. Mark DeLegge hosts.

Host: Mark DeLegge, MD

Guest: Lawrence Kim, MD

Endoscopy is extremely safe when performed by a qualified gastroenterologist. What role does accreditation play in ensuring patient safety? What's the difference between the associations that accredit ambulatory surgery centers? Host Dr. Mark DeLegge discusses what GIs need to know about accreditation with Dr. Lawrence Kim, a practicing gastroenterologist at South Denver Gastroenterology in Colorado.

Host: Mark DeLegge, MD

Guest: Mary Igo, MBA, RN

The Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) is a CMS-based program designed to help medical professionals measure performance outcomes in their practice. How does the PQRI define quality, and how can it provide more concrete measurements of quality? What do GI practices need to know when becoming involved in the PQRI? Mary Igo, MBA, CEO of Minnesota Gastroenterology, a GI practice based in St. Paul, and an expert in medical group management, assesses the pros and cons of implementing the PQRI system with host Dr. Mark DeLegge.