Gastroenterology

Insights into gastroesophageal reflux disease

David A. Johnson, MD, FACP, FACG, FASGE

View this video to hear Dr David A. Johnson share his insights into the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). He reviews changes in epidemiology, nonoperative ablative techniques, the definition of GERD, the benefits of the dual peak delivery system of KAPIDEX™, and improved patient compliance through flexible dosing schedules. In addition, he offers his take on how new treatment strategies can continue and enhance the success of the proton-pump inhibitors.

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Looking back at changes in the gastroenterology landscape in 2008

Medical Crossfire Gastroenterology, Feb 2009

Anticipating changes in the gastroenterology landscape in 2009

Medical Crossfire Gastroenterology, Feb 2009

Insights into gastroesophageal reflux disease

Medical Crossfire Gastroenterology, Feb 2009

Insights into chronic gastroenterologic diseases

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Insights into hepatic encephalopathy

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Message From a Channel Editor
Welcome to the Gastroenterology Channel at MedicalCrossfire.com. We are proud to welcome as the editor of the Gastroenterology Channel David A. Johnson, MD, Professor of Medicine and Chief of Gastroenterology at Eastern Virginia M...
Looking back at changes in the gastroenterology landscape in 2008
Dr David A Johnson offers his perspective on the changes that occurred in the field of gastroenterology in 2008. He mentions notable advances in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, changes and improvements in colon cancer screening, etiol...
Anticipating changes in the gastroenterology landscape in 2009
Listen as Dr David A. Johnson provides his opinions of the coming changes in the field of gastroenterology in 2009. He briefly covers the changes he anticipates in various endoscopic services, colon cancer screening methods, treating underpriveleg...
Insights into chronic gastroenterologic diseases
Watch a video of Dr David A. Johnson, who offers his insights into chronic gastroenterologic diseases and their treatments. He explains that biologic therapies have given gastroenterologists and patients a lot of hope, maximizing patient quality o...
Insights into hepatic encephalopathy
View this video of Dr David A. Johnson, as he offers his insights into hepatic encephalopathy (HE). He discusses the importance of identifying overt versus minimal HE. Dr Johnson also reviews treatment options, indicating that a new agent (other t...
Insights into risk management plans
Listen to Dr David A. Johnson as he offers his insights into risk management plans. He reviews his perspective, which is that risk management plans help clinicians to provide the best patient interventions, minimizing risk while maximizing opportu...

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