Gastroenterology

Insights into hepatic encephalopathy

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

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 than lactulose) could potentially increase patient compliance due to less diarrhea. He mentions rifaximin as an alternative. Finally, he reviews the importance of cognitive and psychomotor testing in identifying and following disease progression.

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Looking back at changes in the gastroenterology landscape in 2008

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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

Medical Crossfire Gastroenterology, Feb 2009

Insights into hepatic encephalopathy

Medical Crossfire Gastroenterology, Feb 2009

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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...
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...
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...
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...

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