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https://lsom.uthscsa.edu/gastroenterology/ 16-08-2018 21:55:31
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Dr. Craig Owen from SAUSHEC Gastroenterology & Hepatology giving us a fantastic update on current use of PCABs 💊 ➡️First line for H. Pylori ➡️First line for LA C/D esophagitis ➡️ Second line for PPI failure GERD


Dr Carl Kay, MD talking about updates on CRC screening and colonoscopy quality metrics UT Health Gastroenterology inaugural annual GI update 2025 Prabhleen Chahal MD,MASGE,FACG CRDAMC Uniformed Services University ACG Evidence-Based GI: An ACG Publication (EBGI) #GITwitter



Fear not to do good! Douglas G. Adler MD, FASGE, FACG, AGAF

A great overview of polypectomy by Dr. Siddiqui from UChicago Digestive Diseases! Key takeaways: ➡️ inspect and characterize every lesion ➡️ know your tools ➡️ avoid manipulation of polyps if referring out to AE ➡️ and don’t panic in case of adverse events!


Barrett’s esophagus in a nutshell by Prasad G. Iyer, MD ➡️Avoid biopsying an irregular Z line ➡️Non endoscopic screening is on the horizon ➡️Sample with target biopsies + Seattle protocol ➡️Ablation for confirmed LGD and HGD UT Health Gastroenterology


We were lucky to have Stacey Collins, MA,RDN/LD (she/her) join us today at our 1st Annual South Texas Updates in General GI. As the only IBD trained dietician in Texas, she gave us excellent insight on how to screen and manage Nutrition in IBD!


Highly engaging, high yield talks! 🙏🏽to faculty/attendees/course directors for making first UT Health Gastroenterology GI update a resounding success Juan Echavarria Carl Kay, MD Douglas G. Adler MD, FASGE, FACG, AGAF Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, MPH Harry Thomas Saatchi Kuwelker Sylvia Keiser Gaurav Syal, MD MHDS Kavea Panneerselvam, MD Stacey Collins, MA,RDN/LD (she/her)


Actionable Definition of Acute Liver Failure ▪️Predicted survival <7d without LT ▪️HE within 8 weeks ▪️No pre-existing dx of liver disease ▪️Currently in ICU ▪️1) Vent, 2) RRT, or 3) INR>2 But must have acute liver injury (see next post) UT Health Gastroenterology


Great talk by Dr. Petrasek. # Biochemical pattern can aid differentiating the diagnosis # earlier listing in for liver transplant in patients with APAP intoxication has better outcomes UT Health Gastroenterology #GItwitter


Big thanks and congrats to Prabhleen Chahal MD,MASGE,FACG and course co-directors for a high-yield UT Health Gastroenterology GI update course! Had a great time discussing all things GLP-1RAs, meeting new colleagues and catching up with these two amazing lady endoscopists #UzmaSiddiqui Prabhleen Chahal MD,MASGE,FACG


Our annual UT Health Gastroenterology Weser Lecture for medicine grand rounds was given by Dr. Amitabh Chak today! Inspiring talk on his journey in Barrett’s esophagus from clinical to bench research and it’s application back to clinical medicine! Prabhleen Chahal MD,FASGE,FACG Juan Echavarria


Spotted at UT Health Gastroenterology's Updates in General GI symposium 👀 TSGE APP Chair Hana, NP and board member Harry Thomas took a moment to snap a pic and remind you to save the date for our 50th Annual Conference. Coming up September 12-14 in Houston! 🎉


Looking forward to seeing Matheus Franco live in action UT Health Gastroenterology Juan Echavarria Saatchi Kuwelker Sylvia Keiser Jaya Vasudevan C. Brock Miller

Outstanding talk by the amazing Prabhleen Chahal MD,FASGE,FACG on #PancreaticFluidCollections & #AcutePancreatitis at #WISE2025 Shoutout to the ACG guidelines Shyam Thakkar, MD Shailendra Singh



Congratulations to everyone for great discussions and excellent case performances during the live course of the Brazilian Society of Digestive Endoscopy with Endoscopy On Air A unique opportunity for international networking and valuable learning! Prabhleen Chahal MD,FASGE,FACG Mouen Khashab, MD, MASGE



Matheus Franco moderated and shared his experience in academic medicine at ASGE GI Endoscopy fellows networking session ! UT Health Gastroenterology


Congratulations to Prabhleen Chahal MD,MASGE,FACG on being honored with the Masters of ASGE at the Crystal Awards! Well deserved — your work continues to inspire the next generation of endoscopists! UT Health Gastroenterology ASGE GI Endoscopy
