Nutrition

Host: Matthew Sorrentino, MD
Guest: Luke Laffin, MD

Six commonly used supplements thought to improve patients’ cholesterol may be doing more harm than good. So what do we need to know about these supplements? To walk us through the results of the SPORT trial, Dr. Matthew Sorrentino is joined by Dr. Luke Laffin, Co-Director of the Center for Blood Pressure Disorders at the Cleveland Clinic.

Host: John Buse, MD, PhD
Guest: Seth Berkowitz, MD, MPH

Food assistance programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help relieve food insecurity. But can they also lower healthcare spending? To answer this question, Dr. John Buse sits down with Dr. Seth Berkowitz from the Division of General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Sarah McGill, MD, MSc

Alpha-gal allergy is a recently identified food allergy to red meat and other products made by mammals. So what more do we need to know about this new allergy, and which of our patients are at risk for anaphylaxis? To dive into this topic, Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Sarah McGill, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina, to discuss her recent research on alpha-gal allergy.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: William Chey, MD

The role of diet and nutrition in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has long been established, but clinical updates are always evolving. That’s why Dr. Peter Buch welcomes Dr. William Chey, Professor of Medicine and Chief of Gastroenterology at the University of Michigan, to talk about the latest clinical updates from the American Gastroenterological Association.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO
Guest: Maitreyi Raman , MD, MSc, FRCPC

Diet and nutrition is known to play a large role in the onset and treatment of IBD. So what were some of the trending sessions focusing on diet and nutrition at the 2022 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress? Join Dr. Jennifer Caudle as she speaks with Dr. Maitreyi Raman to explore the latest research advancements in diet therapies.

Host: John Russell, MD
Guest: Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM

For older adults, losing weight can be an almost impossible task…which then begs the question: have we been giving the wrong advice? And can stopping age-related weight gain and muscle loss be done in six simple steps? To find out, Dr. John Russell speaks with nutritionist and exercise physiologist Ms. Heidi Skolnik, co-author of The Whole Body Reset.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Frances Onyimba, MD

Over the last two decades, up to 20 percent of the population in industrialized nations have reported an abnormal physical response to food ingestion, also known as an adverse reaction to food. So what key information do we need to know about food allergies and intolerances amid this recent rise around the world? To find out, Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Frances Onyimba, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Together, they’ll discuss how we can better identify and diagnose food allergies and intolerances.

Host: Javed Butler, MD, MBA, MPH
Guest: Justin Ezekowitz, MD, MBBCh, MSc

The Study of Dietary Intervention under 100 millimole in Heart Failure (SODIUM-HF) trial was designed to assess the effects of a low-sodium diet on adverse cardiovascular events. So what were the study’s findings, and what do they mean for our patients with heart failure? Dr. Javed Butler is joined by Dr. Justin Ezekowitz, who shared the SODIUM-HF trial results at the 2022 American of Cardiology Annual Scientific Meeting.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Heather Moday, MD

When we say the words behavior, diet, habits, and environment, chances are you don't think of the body's immune system. But based on recent research, all of those factors play a role in influencing immune function. So how can we keep them in mind and boost our immunity in the face of prevalent diseases, including COVID-19? Find out with Dr. Charles Turck as he speaks with Dr. Heather Moday, author of The Immunotype Breakthrough: Your Personalized Plan to Balance Your Immune System, Optimize Health, and Build Lifelong Resilience.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Amir E. Masoud, MD

Gastroparesis affects approximately five million people in the United States alone, and there are more than 50 recognized causes. In recent years, however, it's been shown that simply accelerating gastric emptying may not improve symptoms, and the overlap of functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis has further clouded our understanding of this condition. So to help clear up some of that confusion, Dr. Peter Buch speaks with Dr. Amir Masoud about treatment strategies for gastroparesis.

Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Nitin K. Ahuja, MD

The symptoms of early satiety, chronic nausea, and even vomiting can be physically and emotionally challenging for the gastroparesis patient. Adding to the challenge is the fact that the journey from diagnosis to treatment is often daunting and frustrating. So to help us combat these challenges, Dr. Neil Nandi speaks with Dr. Nitin Ahuja, who walks us through the ins and outs of diagnosing and managing gastroparesis.

Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG
Guest: Kellie Moore, ND

We've all heard the phrase "you are what you eat." But are we now at a point where science is backing up that old saying? To find out how our diet can impact our cognitive function and mood, Dr. Hector Chapa speaks with naturopathic physician Dr. Kellie Moore. Together, they’ll review the foods that we should eat versus avoid and the resources we can use to help our patients have a healthy mind and body.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Naga Chalasani, MD

Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) continues to be one of the leading causes of acute liver failure, and its prevalence is only increasing. That’s why Dr. Peter Buch speaks with leading expert Dr. Naga Chalasani, who talks about everything we need to know about DILI—from its phenotypes to common symptoms to look for in patients.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Guest: Emily Carroll, JD, MSW

The No Surprises Act aims to protect consumers from surprise medical bills. But how exactly does it go about doing that, and what’s the current status of its implementation? Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share progress and challenges associated with the No Surprises Act is Ms. Emily Carroll, a senior legislative attorney for the American Medical Association's Advocacy Resource Center.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Caren Heller, MD, MBA

For patients living with IBD, paying special attention to their nutrition is paramount. So which is more effective for IBD patients with mild-to-moderate symptoms: a Mediterranean style diet or the Special Carbohydrate diet? That’s what the Diets to Induce Remission in Crohn's Disease (DINE-CD) study sought to find out, and now the results are in. Join Dr. Peter Buch as he explores the study's key findings with Dr. Caren Heller, Chief Scientific Officer at the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.

Host: Carol Wysham, MD
Guest: Christopher Taylor, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND

Dr. Carol Wysham meets with Dr. Christopher Taylor, Professor of Medical Dietetics at the Ohio State University School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, to take a look at low protein intake and its overall impact on diabetic patients.

Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: James D. Lewis, MD, MSCE

An ongoing question for clinicians and patients alike is how diet can impact IBD treatment and management. Here to discuss this topic with Dr. Neil Nandi is Dr. James Lewis of the University of Pennsylvania IBD Center. Dr. Lewis recently conducted a clinical randomized trial that compared the impact of two diets on patients with mild-to-moderate Crohn’s disease symptoms, and now, Drs. Nandi and Lewis are diving into this study, the reasoning behind it, and its outcomes.

Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Kristle Lynch, MD

There are many questions and considerations that arise when managing patients with eosinophilic esophagitis, which is exactly what the 2020 AGA guidelines seek to address. Joining Dr. Neil Nandi to walk us through those guidelines and how we can apply them to the care of our patients with eosinophilic esophagitis is Dr. Kristle Lynch, Associate Professor Clinical Medicine Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Host: Neilanjan Nandi, MD
Guest: Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN

Many patients tailor their diets to their gastrointestinal disorders, such as IBS, and adopt a low FODMAP regimen. What skills do we need to help screen patients for FODMAP sensitivities and identify foods they should avoid? Dr. Neil Nandi will be discussing these skills with Kate Scarlata, a registered dietitian, and a New York Times best-selling author.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: Arlene Wright, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FNAP

Thanks to recent research and advancements, our understanding and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has greatly evolved over the years. So what do we now know about diagnosing and treating this common GI disorder? Find out with Dr. Peter Buch and Dr. Arlene Wright, President of the Florida Nurse Practitioner Network and Executive Vice President of the Nurse Practitioners of Lee County, Florida.