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GERD 9: PPI-Refractory Heartburn and Series Synthesis

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

GERD 9: PPI-Refractory Heartburn and Series SynthesisEpisode keywords: PPI refractory GERD workup, Spechler NEJM 2019 GERD trial, functional heartburn...

GERD 8: pH Monitoring, Impedance, and Diagnosing Refractory GERD

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

GERD 8: pH Monitoring, Impedance, and Diagnosing Refractory GERDEpisode keywords: ambulatory pH monitoring GERD, wireless Bravo pH capsule, impedance ...

GERD 7: NERD -- Non-Erosive Reflux Disease

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

GERD 7: NERD -- Non-Erosive Reflux DiseaseEpisode keywords: non-erosive reflux disease NERD, functional heartburn definition, reflux hypersensitivity,...

GERD 6: Pregnancy, Atypical GERD, and the LPR Controversy

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

GERD 6: Pregnancy, Atypical GERD, and the LPR ControversyEpisode keywords: GERD in pregnancy, famotidine pregnancy GERD, LPR laryngopharyngeal reflux ...

GERD 5: Antireflux Surgery, Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation, and Endoscopic Therapies

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

GERD 5: Antireflux Surgery, Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation, and Endoscopic TherapiesEpisode keywords: Nissen fundoplication GERD, Toupet partial fund...

GERD 4: Acid Suppression -- PPIs, P-CABs, and the Vonoprazan Revolution

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

GERD 4: Acid Suppression -- PPIs, P-CABs, and the Vonoprazan RevolutionEpisode keywords: PPI mechanism of action, vonoprazan P-CAB GERD, omeprazole eq...

GERD 3: Acid Pocket, Endoscopy, and the Initial Approach

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

GERD 3: Acid Pocket, Endoscopy, and the Initial ApproachEpisode keywords: acid pocket GERD, LA classification reflux esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus ...

GERD 2: The Antireflux Barrier, Clearance, and Hiatal Hernia

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

GERD 2: The Antireflux Barrier, Clearance, and Hiatal HerniaEpisode keywords: antireflux barrier, hiatal hernia reflux mechanism, esophageal clearance...

GERD 1: Pathogenesis — It's Not Just Acid Burns

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

GERD 1: Pathogenesis — It's Not Just Acid BurnsEpisode keywords: GERD pathogenesis, cytokine-mediated esophageal injury, transient LES relaxation TL...

IEM, Opioids, and Chest Pain

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 6: Distal Esophageal Spasm and Hypercontractile Esophagus

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 6: Distal Esophageal Spasm and Hypercontractile EsophagusEpisode keywords: distal esophageal spasm HRM, corkscrew esophagus, premature contrac...

Episode 5: EGJ Outflow Obstruction and FLIP

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 5: EGJ Outflow Obstruction and FLIPEpisode keywords: EGJ outflow obstruction EGJOO, FLIP panometry, functional luminal imaging probe, EGJ dist...

Episode 4: Achalasia Treatment — Decision Tree and Landmark Trials

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 4: Achalasia Treatment — Decision Tree and Landmark TrialsEpisode keywords: achalasia treatment, POEM procedure, Heller myotomy, pneumatic d...

Episode 3: Achalasia — Pathophysiology, Etiology, and Diagnosis

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 3: Achalasia — Pathophysiology, Etiology, and DiagnosisEpisode keywords: achalasia pathophysiology, ganglion cell degeneration, achalasia su...

Episode 2: High-Resolution Manometry and the Chicago Classification v4.0

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 2: High-Resolution Manometry and the Chicago Classification v4.0Episode keywords: high-resolution manometry, Chicago Classification v4.0, inte...

Episode 1: Manometry Fundamentals — Indications, Caveats, and the Conventional Framework

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 1: Manometry Fundamentals — Indications, Caveats, and the Conventional FrameworkEpisode keywords: esophageal manometry indications, esophage...

Diarrhea

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

DiarrheaPodcast Episode IntroductionWelcome back to GI Insights, the podcast dedicated to bringing clarity to complex clinical topics in gastroenterol...

A Gastroenterologist's Guide to UC Management

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ulcerative Colitis: The Modern Therapy Ladder from First-Line to RescueIntroduction: A Practical Framework for UC ManagementWelcome to our deep dive i...

A Gastroenterologist's Guide to Crohn's Management

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Treat-to-Target Approach to Crohn's Disease Management1.0 Introduction: The Treat-to-Target Paradigm in Crohn's DiseaseThe management of Crohn's disea...

A Gastroenterologist's Guide to IBD Diagnosis and Surveillance

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast Show Notes: Decoding IBD - A Gastroenterologist's Guide to Diagnosis, Management, and SurveillanceIntroduction: Navigating the Overlap Between...

CDI

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) Treatment Protocol1.0 Purpose and ScopeThis protocol establishes a standardized, evidence-based framework for...

Inpatient IBD Flare

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inpatient Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Flares with Bloody Stools1.0 Purpose and ScopeThis protocol provides a standardized, evidence-based...

NETs and GIST

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs)1.0 Foundational Principles of Neuroendocrine and Mesenchymal Tumors1.1 Introd...

Esophagogastric Malignancies

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical Pathway for Upper GI Malignancies: A Guide for Gastroenterology FellowsIntroductionThis document provides a comprehensive, evidence-based cli...

Gastric Polyps and Metaplasia, and Hypersecretory Disorders

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gastric Metaplasia, Hypertrophic and Hypersecretory Disorders1.0 Hypertrophic & Hypersecretory GastropathiesDisorders of gastric mucosal growth an...

Upper GI Infections

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diagnosis and Management of Key Gastrointestinal Infections1.0 Helicobacter pylori Infection: A Comprehensive ProtocolThe effective management of Heli...

Upper GI Motility Disorders

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diagnostic and Management Pathways for Gastric Motility and Vomiting Disorders1.0 Initial Patient Assessment: Symptom-Based Triage1.1. Introduction to...

Manometry in Motility Disorders

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diagnosis and Management of Esophageal Motility DisordersIntroductionThis protocol provides a standardized, evidence-based framework for the diagnosis...

Esophagogastric Functional Disorders

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diagnosis and Management of Esophagogastric Functional Disorders1.0 Introduction to Esophagogastric Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI)Patients ...

Barrett's and other Esophageal Disorders

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diagnosis and Management of Common Esophageal Disorders1.0 Initial Patient Assessment and TriageThe initial triage of a patient presenting with esopha...

GERD

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)1.0 Initial Patient Assessment and TriageThe initial patient encounter is a critical...

Peptic Ulcer Disease

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Management of Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) and Ulcer Bleeding1.0 Introduction and Scope1.1 Purpose and Definition of PUDThe strategic management of Pept...

Dyspepsia

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical Practice Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Dyspepsia and Peptic Ulcer Disease1.0 Introduction and ScopeDyspepsia represents one of the m...