Lion's Digest - Advances in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Lion's Digest – Advances in Gastroenterology and Hepatology is a podcast from the Penn State Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. It explores cutting-edge research, clinical advances, and high-yield topics in digestive health. Episodes feature expert discussions on gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition, aimed at clinicians, trainees, and researchers.
Episodes
Autophagy, Barrier Function, and Beyond: The Science of Gut Integrity
In this episode of Lion’s Digest – Advances in GI and Hepatology, Dr. Matthew Coates sits down with Dr. Prashant Nighot to explore the intricate biology of autophagy, intestinal permeability, and tight junction regulation—and how these processes shape gastrointestinal and liver health.Dr. Nighot shares his expertise on how autophagy, the cell’s internal recycling and quality-control system, plays
Unlocking the Secrets of Silent IBD
Episode Description: In this episode of Lion’s Digest – Advances in GI and Hepatology, host Dr. Manny Williams sits down with Dr. Matthew Coates to explore the emerging concept of “silent IBD.” While inflammatory bowel disease is often associated with significant gastrointestinal symptoms, some patients harbor active intestinal inflammation despite minimal or absent clinical symptoms—a phenotype t
Impact of Scheduled Outpatient Endoscopy Procedures on Inpatient Endoscopy Procedures
We host Dr. Hadie Razjouyan from Penn State and Dr. Ibrahim Yaghnam from the University of Arizona for a discussion of their recent publication, "Impact of Scheduled Outpatient Endoscopy Procedures on Inpatient Endoscopy Procedures: Prospective Analysis from a Single Tertiary Care Center," published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences in August 2025. They discuss the rationale for the study, how it
