The podcast of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG). Digestible Bites of GI Education! The CAG Podcast is primarily intended to meet the educational needs of the CAG membership, including Adult and Pediatric Gastroenterologists, Basic Scientists and Trainees. Content valid on the date recorded, recommendations may change over time.
Learning Objectives:
Review the key esophageal cancer abstracts and data presented at ASCO GI 2022
Identify the key clinical question addressed by each study
Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on Canadian practice and patients
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Understand the varied presentations and clinical implications of short bowel syndrome
Reflect on the management of short bowel syndrome and its associated co-morbidities
Consider the nutritional impact for the patient who has an ileostomy
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Discuss the integration of telemedicine and how this affects patients with IBD, both the pros and cons
Identify the challenges and gaps in post-pandemic patient management practice when using a combination of telemedicine, and in-person visits in the Canadian environment
Share best practices and clinical tips using patient cases on how to overcome barriers and effectively manage patients with IBD in the post-pandemic era
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Review the key abstracts and data presented in 2021
Identify the key clinical question addressed by each study
Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on patients
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Review the key abstracts and data presented at UEGW 2021
Identify the key clinical question addressed by each study
Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on patients
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Review the key abstracts and data presented at ECCO 2021
Identify the key clinical question addressed by each study
Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on patients
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To review the current state of knowledge regarding diet as a risk factor for new IBD diagnosis
To discuss the evidence for dietary interventions as primary treatment in IBD
Discuss practical dietary tips to implement in clinical practice
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Define malnutrition relevance and prevalence in IBD, in both inpatients and outpatients
Describe strategies to identify malnourished patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting
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Recognize inadequate response to induction and/or secondary loss of response quickly and optimize therapy accordingly
Consider the risks and benefits of combination therapy with immunomodulatory
Describe which patients may benefit from biologic monotherapy
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Discuss the data supporting the overall safety of advanced therapies in UC
Recognize the risks of repeated corticosteroid use
Analyze the treatment risks and benefits
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Use simple questions to routinely monitor patients for EIMs/EAMs
Recognize when to refer patients with EIMs/EAMs to the appropriate specialist and implement a collaborative interdisciplinary approach
Apply effective communication strategies with other specialists in the co-management of patients with EIMs/EAMs
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Recognize the frequency and impact of EIMs/EAMs in rheumatologic and gastrointestinal diseases
Apply a systematic approach to routinely monitor and identify signs and symptoms warranting referral for EIMs/EAMs
Consider the impact of treatment on the incidence and resolution of EIMs/EAMs and its role in treatment selection
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In this episode, Dr. Marshall and Dr. Zenlea will discuss highlights of the 2020 United European Gastroenterology Week meeting, held on October 11-13, 2020.
Learning objectives: - Review the key abstracts and data presented at UEGW 2020 - Identify the key clinical question addressed by each data point - Discuss the clinical relevance and impact on each patient
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In this episode, Dr. Peek, the 2020 McKenna Lecturer, discusses Gastric Cancer from a Physician - Scientists Perspective.
This episode was recorded during the 2020 Trainee Programs in Montréal, Quebec
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In this episode, Dr. Dubé, the 2020 Ivan Beck Memorial Lecturer, discusses colonoscopy quality, guidelines and colorectal cancer screening.
This episode was recorded during the 2020 GRIT Program in Montréal, Quebec
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In this episode Dr. Alrajhi and Dr. Chen will discuss the latest advancements in Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) including: - EUS biliary drainage - EUS gall bladder drainage
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In this episode Dr. Ghaith and Dr. Yong will discuss: - the difference between linear and radial Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) - how EUS imaging and cross-sectional imaging compare - other therapeutic modalities of EUS including using micro forceps
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In this episode Dr. Schweiger, who was awarded as the 2019 Ivan Beck Memorial Lecturer recipient, addresses the GRIT trainees with his inspirational presentation 'Periampullary Thoughts for a Successful Career in the Future’
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In this episode Dr. Rumman will discuss his research on undisclosed payments by pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers to authors of endoscopy guidelines in the USA. For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2
This episode was recorded during the 2019 GRIT Program in Banff, Alberta
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In this episode Dr. Charette will discuss the prospective evaluation of the use of biopsy forceps for the endoscopic treatment of Schatzki rings For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2
This episode was recorded during the 2019 GRIT Program in Banff, Alberta
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In this episode Dr. Miles will discuss the correlation of adenoma per case with adenoma detection rate for credentialed screening colonoscopists in the Nova Scotia Colon Cancer Prevention Program
For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2
This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
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In this episode Dr. Gandhi will discuss Clinical Predictors for Sessile Serrated Adenoma Detection
For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2
This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
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In this episode Dr. Azhari will discuss the Global Incidence of Peptic Ulcer Disease at the turn of the 21st Century
For the complete abstract visit JCAG the online Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 2019 Volume 2, Issue Supplement_2, 15 March 2019, Page 309 https://academic.oup.com/jcag/issue/2/Supplement_2
This episode was recorded during the 2019 Gastroenterology Residents-in-Training (GRIT) Program in Banff, Alberta.
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