class="pagetitle"> Digestive System
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Presented by: Shamita Shah, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Gastroenterology
Clinical Director, Stanford Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
Stanford University Medical Center
February 24, 2010
Lecture Overview:
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Its cause is unknown and may be a combination of genetic, environmental, and immune system factors.
Treatment is designed […]
Celiac Disease
Presented by: Nielsen Fernandez-Becker, MD, PhD
Instructor, Gastroenterology
Stanford University Medical Center
March 11, 2010
Lecture Overview:
Celiac disease is a digestive condition caused by eating gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, or rye. It affects the small intestine’s ability to absorb nutrients.
Its cause is unknown and may be a combination of genetic, environmental, and immune system factors.
Diagnosis may […]
Deconstructing Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Presented by: Linda Nguyen, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Gastroenterology
Director, Gastrointestinal Motility and Neurogastroenterology
Stanford University Medical Center
October 14, 2009
Lecture Overview:
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition characterized by cramping, bloating, and changes in bowel habits.
As much as 20 percent of adults have symptoms of IBS, making it one of the most common disorders diagnosed by doctors.
Stress tends […]
Screening For Colorectal Cancer: Early Detection And Prevention
Presented by: Brian Passo, MD
Clinical Faculty, Gastroenterology
Stanford University Medical Center
May 13, 2009
Lecture Overview:
The No. 1 way to prevent colorectal cancer is through regular screening
Both men and women over the age of 50 should be tested regularly
A colonoscopy is the gold standard in screening […]
