Screening Modalities for Colon Cancer: What You Need to Know
Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH
While fecal immunochemical testing and multitarget stool DNA testing are commonly used to screen for colon cancer, screening rates remain low throughout the United States. With the introduction of blood-based testing modalities, noninvasive colon cancer screening is becoming more accessible than ever. Join host Dr. Peter Buch and Dr. Aasma Shaukat as they discuss the effectiveness of current and emerging methods as well as best practices for screening patients. Dr. Shaukat is the Robert M. and Mary H. Glickman Professor of Medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the Co-Director of Translational Research, Education, and Careers and the Director of Outcomes Research in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU.
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Advances in IBD Care: Monitoring with Wearable Sensors
Guest: Shalini Prasad, PhD
Guest: Sriram Muthukumar, PhD
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
With the constant ups and downs of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), consistent monitoring can help provide patient-centric care. Dr. Shalini Prasad and Dr. Sriram Muthukumar, co-founders of EnLiSense, join GI Insights to discuss the wearable device they developed to track inflammation markers in IBD patients. Dr. Prasad is the Head of the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Texas at Dallas, and Dr. Muthukumar is the CEO of EnLiSense.
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Improving Postsurgical Outcomes in Crohnās Disease
Guest: Elisa K. Boden, MD
For patients with Crohnās disease who require surgery, a variety of risk factors are involved in postoperative recovery and disease control. Learn how prehabilitation programs and lifestyle modifications can reduce complications during and after surgery with Dr. Elisa Boden, an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Oregon Health and Science University.
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Understanding Surgery in Crohnās Disease: Risk Factors and Complications
Guest: Elisa K. Boden, MD
For many patients with Crohnās disease, surgery is necessary due to complications like strictures and fistulas. Dr. Elisa Boden explores risk factors and potential complications, which she spoke about at the 2025 Crohnās and Colitis Congress. Dr. Boden is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Oregon Health and Science University.
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IBD and Pregnancy: Key Considerations for Patient Management
Guest: Sara Horst, MD, MPH, FACG
While inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) does not typically cause significant problems in pregnancy, itās still essential to discuss potential impacts with patients and monitor them closely. Dr. Sara Horst, a Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins GI Insights to discuss important considerations for pregnant patients with IBD.
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