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GI Second Opinions
Anthony Kalloo, M.D., chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at Johns Hopkins, talks about the importance of getting a second opinion in gastroenterology.

Program Notes: 

0:11   Getting a second opinion in gastroenterology
1:07   Highly specialized in specific problems
2:19   The research and the teaching is really about the patient
3:07   If you've not had a resolution to your problem
4:10   Most physicians feel comforted by second opinion
5:14   Website defines medical terms
6:27   More than one problem at a time?
7:24   Most GI conditions are benign
8:22   Follow up care can be here or to primary physician
9:17   End

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Nutrition
Gerard Mullin, M.D., director of integrative nutrition services at Johns Hopkins, talks about managing nutritional aspects of GI conditions.

Program Notes: 

0:10   Integrative nutrition services
0:35   Nutritional supplement use
1:35   Cucurmin may have anti-inflammatory properties
2:31   Transcends GI problems
3:34   Those patients who have nutritional compromise
5:10   Become familiar with these supplements
6:10   Powerful preventive actions?
7:01   Interacts with medications
8:00   People should have freedom of choice
8:30   Be educated, consult with your physician
8:44   End

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Pancreatitis
Sanjay Jagannath, M.D., gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins, discusses the diagnosis and management of pancreatitis.

Program Notes: 

0:30   Pancreas helps digestion and produces hormones
1:00   Acute and chronic pancreatitis
1:30   Scar tissue forms in chronic form
2:19   Alcohol and gallstones cause
3:00   Severe pain in abdomen
4:00   CT scan to diagnose
5:10   Prevention may be possible depending on cause
5:37   Chronic form
6:09   Classic scenario is a history of alcohol use
7:21   Important to be seen at comprehensive center
8:25   Rest the pancreas
8:42   Pain medications may be needed
9:48   Patients need team approach
10:02   End

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Ulcerative Colitis
Mary Harris, M.D., gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins, talks about ulcerative colitis.

Program Notes: 

0:15   Ulcerative colitis
0:36   Versus Crohn's disease
1:26   Who is at risk?
2:00   15-25 year olds, then older than 50
3:21   Rectal bleeding
4:22   Incontinence
4:50   Colonoscopy and biopsy
5:20   Medications
6:15   Corticosteroid use
7:18   Immunologic problem
8:23   Cure is surgical
9:16   In women reduced fertility
10:10   Outlook bright
10:55   Ulcerative colitis and colon cancer
11:44   Need to be screened and biopsied
12:19   End

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Heartburn
Patrick Okolo, M.D., M.P.H., chief of gastrointestinal endoscopy at Johns Hopkins, discusses the prevention, diagnosis and management of heartburn.

Program Notes: 

0:22    GERD
1:10    About one in twenty has significant life impact
2:00    Real increase in numbers of people with GERD
2:53    All medications available over the counter
3:20    H2 receptor blockers one class
4:17    Very effective in most people
5:00    No real long term consequence to use
6:00    Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer
7:00    See a gastroenterologist if GERD is longstanding
8:00    Lifestyle modifications also help
9:00    Relationship between GERD and Helicobater pylori
10:36    End

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Colon Cancer Screening
Francis Giardiello, M.D., professor of gastroenterology at Johns Hopkins, discusses options for colon cancer screening.

Program Notes: 

0:25    Current recommendations
0:47    Stool cards
0:53    Flexible sigmoidoscopy
1:00    Barium enema
1:18    Colonoscopy
1:43    Describe each method
4:07    Advantages to colonoscopy
4:30    Preparation has improved
5:20    Virtual colonoscopy
6:42    Preparation for both about the same
7:10    My recommendations in general
7:57    End