Hosted by Bill Curtis and quadruple board certified Dr. Steven Taback, Medicine, We’re Still Practicing sits down with doctors from the world’s most preeminent hospitals for insights into their research, practice, and education. The first in this dedicated series is Johns Hopkins Medicine, with the goal of not only to share the magnificent work being done by these hospitals and doctors, but for them to be able to use it as a high-quality educational tool and platform to share insights and research to a large, receptive audience. Medicine, We’re Still Practicing is a thoroughly informative and realistic podcast that speaks not only to the layman medical audience, but appeals to the medical community as well. No topic is off limits, from the insurance industry and universal healthcare to the latest medical advances and all of the quackery and snake oil salesmen you should avoid. However, in accordance with good bedside manner, Dr. Taback and his guests from the medical community keep the conversation light and informative. An important listen during these times of medical uncertainty and differed opinions.
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episode 31: 31 - Healing the Gut
Is Crohn's passed on from family members? Does diet have anything to do with it?
In the first installment of our Cedars-Sinai series, hosts Dr. Steven Taback and Bill Curtis are joined by Gastroenterologist Dr. Stephan Targan, where they discuss the ins and outs of IBD and Crohn's disease. Dr. Targan shares some key insight on symptoms and techniques used in the fight against this widespread disease that is thought to affect almost 3 million Americans. Dr. Targan also enlightens us on the efficacy of probiotics and whether gluten plays much of a roll in IBD.
In this dedicated series, we're showcasing the medical breakthroughs and innovations from one of the world's most preeminent hospitals: Cedars-Sinai. Cedars-Sinai is dedicated to improving the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research, and clinical care.
Episode Timestamps:
2:20 What is Crohn's Disease?
3:23 Is there a definitive cause for IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)?
4:29 What are the techniques used to test for Crohn's Disease?
5:01 How do we treat Crohn's Disease?
5:50 How important is diet’s impact on IBD?
7:06 What is the efficacy of probiotics in general and in regards to IBD?
8:35 Does eating vegetarian ease symptoms of Crohn's Disease?
10:34 Targeted Therapeutic Selection? What is it and how is it used with IBD?
14:22 What is a TNF inhibitor?
16:23 Does family history play into getting IBD?
17:11 At what age can you develop IBD?
18:14 Is each case of IBD trial and error, or are there some already established practices?
19:55 Immunotherapy and IBD?
20:36 What is fibrosis?
21:35 Has COVID had any impact of IBD?
22:59 Whats the distribution of Crohn's Disease geographically?
24:23 What is the population of those infected with IBD?
25:50 Genetic mapping and Crohn's Disease?
26:23 Does the consumption of gluten have any relation to Crohn's Disease?
27:55 Dr. Targan shares his main focus moving forward in his research
29:24 What are the symptoms the general public should be aware of when it’s time to go see a doctor because of IBD?
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