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Lion's Digest - Advances in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Lion's Digest - Advances in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Lion's Digest - Advances in Gastroenterology and Hepatology 3 Episodes Aug 3, 2026

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

The Evolving Landscape of Luminal Bowel Disease: Advances in Care, Research, and Clinical Trials with Dr. Kofi Clarke
The Evolving Landscape of Luminal Bowel Disease: Advances in Care, Research, and Clinical Trials with Dr. Kofi Clarke Aug 3, 2026 1115 Inflammatory bowel disease is entering a new era of personalized care, with an expanding array of advanced therapies, evolving treatment strategies, and groundbreaking translational research transforming outcomes for patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.In this episode of Lion's Digest, host Dr. Jennifer Maranki is joined by Dr. Kofi Clarke, Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Autophagy, Barrier Function, and Beyond: The Science of Gut Integrity
Autophagy, Barrier Function, and Beyond: The Science of Gut Integrity Mar 29, 2026 1107 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
Unlocking the Secrets of Silent IBD Mar 4, 2026 1223 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
Impact of Scheduled Outpatient Endoscopy Procedures on Inpatient Endoscopy Procedures Jan 29, 2026 977 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

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