In this episode, Dr Lana Bistritz considers inflammatory bowel disease. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: Describe the epidemiology and pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease List risk factors associated with inflammatory bowel disease Describe the common symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease List common investigations used to m ... Show More
Feb 11
442. Beyond the Horizon: Ongoing Innovations and the Future of Endoscopy
The close of the 20th century saw endoscopy and laparoscopy evolve from passive optical tools into dynamic platforms that integrated real-time guidance, autonomous movement, and computational interpretation for navigation, diagnosis, and therapy.
10m 13s
Feb 4
441. From Fiber to Video: The Visual Revolution in Endoscopy and Laparoscopy
By the mid-20th century, endoscopy's long-standing challenge of safely illuminating internal structures was transformed by postwar advances—especially Harold Hopkins's 1950s rod-lens system, which enabled brighter, distortion-free, miniaturized imaging that could reliably guide c ... Show More
11m 6s
Jan 21
440. The Fiberoptic Breakthrough: Hopkins, Hirschowitz, and the Flexible Scope
By the mid-20th century, endoscopy and laparoscopy were ready for major advancement. Although instruments had evolved into semi-flexible designs, visualization was still limited by glass optics and heat-producing light sources. A breakthrough toward fully flexible, high-resolutio ... Show More
10m 2s
Jun 2019
The Food Connection to Autoimmune Diseases
<p>In its simplest form an autoimmune disease is a disease of inflammation, which often results in some type of pain. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Graves’ Disease, IBS, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Crohn’s Disease, MS, Asthma, Type I Diabetes are all autoimmune diseases and the list goes on and ... Show More
44m 42s
Oct 2022
What Causes Inflammation And How Can You Treat It?
This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Athletic Greens. Hidden inflammation is at the root of all chronic illness—conditions like heart disease, obesity, diabetes, dementia, depression, cancer, and even autism. So if inflammation is at the root of most modern diseases, ... Show More
21m 23s
Dec 2022
Diagnosis and Treatment of Bacterial Meningitis
<p>Bacterial meningitis is a worldwide health problem causing approximately 300 000 deaths annually. In this podcast, JAMA Fishbein Fellow Revital Marcus, MD, speaks with Rodrigo Hasbun, MD, MPH, infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the University of Texas H ... Show More
17m 11s
