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UT Health Gastroenterology

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linkhttps://lsom.uthscsa.edu/gastroenterology/ calendar_today16-08-2018 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. Craig Owen from <a href="/SAUSHEC_GI/">SAUSHEC Gastroenterology & Hepatology</a> 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
Kavea Panneerselvam, MD (@kaveap) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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!

A great overview of polypectomy by Dr. Siddiqui from <a href="/UChicagoGI/">UChicago Digestive Diseases</a>! 

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!
Saatchi Kuwelker (@saatchikuwelker) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

Barrett’s esophagus in a nutshell by <a href="/PrasadIyerMD/">Prasad G. Iyer, MD</a> 

➡️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

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Sylvia Keiser (@keiser_sylvia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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!

We were lucky to have <a href="/StaceyNellC_RD/">Stacey Collins, MA,RDN/LD (she/her)</a> 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!
Carl Kay, MD (@carlkaymd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

Actionable Definition of Acute Liver Failure

▪️Predicted survival &lt;7d without LT 
▪️HE within 8 weeks  
▪️No pre-existing dx of liver disease
▪️Currently in ICU
▪️1) Vent, 2) RRT, or 3) INR&gt;2

But must have acute liver injury (see next post)

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Priyadarshini Loganathan (@priyadarshinimd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

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 
<a href="/UTHealthGastro/">UT Health Gastroenterology</a>  #GItwitter
Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, MPH (@sighpichamol) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

Big thanks and congrats to <a href="/ChahalPrabhleen/">Prabhleen Chahal MD,MASGE,FACG</a> and course co-directors for a high-yield <a href="/UTHealthGastro/">UT Health Gastroenterology</a> 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 <a href="/ChahalPrabhleen/">Prabhleen Chahal MD,MASGE,FACG</a>
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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

Our annual <a href="/UTHealthGastro/">UT Health Gastroenterology</a> 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! 

<a href="/ChahalPrabhleen/">Prabhleen Chahal MD,FASGE,FACG</a> <a href="/EchavarriaJGI/">Juan Echavarria</a>
Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (@texasgastros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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! 🎉

Spotted at <a href="/UTHealthGastro/">UT Health Gastroenterology</a>'s Updates in General GI symposium 👀 TSGE APP Chair <a href="/Hana38572129/">Hana, NP</a> and board member <a href="/DrHarryThomas/">Harry Thomas</a> 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! 🎉
Matheus Franco (@matheusfrancomd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s almost here! This Friday, the 25th: our live course with real-time case demonstrations as part of SOBED Days & Endoscopy On Air. Join a world-class international team. Don’t miss it! Link to this amazing event below.

Matheus Franco (@matheusfrancomd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

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!
<a href="/ChahalPrabhleen/">Prabhleen Chahal MD,FASGE,FACG</a> <a href="/MouenKhashab/">Mouen Khashab, MD, MASGE</a>
Matheus Franco (@matheusfrancomd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Proud with the success of SOBED Days, marked by a great number of participants, excellent lectures, and incredible international networking. It was an honor to perform live cases, give some lectures, and participate in discussions on very interesting topics! #SOBED

Proud with the success of SOBED Days, marked by a great number of participants, excellent lectures, and incredible international networking.
It was an honor to perform live cases, give some lectures, and participate in discussions on very interesting topics!
#SOBED