Johnson on Gastroenterology

• The Ongoing Challenges of PPI Use   Is the use of proton-pump inhibitors in cirrhotic patients with ascites associated with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis? David A. Johnson, MD, discusses the latest evidence in this video blog.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, July 2009
• Barrett's Esophagus: Ablation or Surveillance? In this video blog, David A. Johnson, MD, discusses Barrett’s esophagus and the dilemma of ablation versus surveillance. Just because we can ablate, should we?
  Medscape Gastroenterology, May 2009
• Role of PPIs in Suspected Silent Extraesophageal GERD A common concern focuses on the potential complications of silent GERD. What does the research say about the treatment of patients? David A. Johnson, MD, discusses the evidence in this video blog.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, May 2009
• Highlights of 2009 Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines In this video blog, David A. Johnson, MD, FACG, FASGE, FACP presents an overview of the new guidelines issued by the American College of Gastroenterology for colorectal cancer screening.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, April 2009
• Plavix and PPIs -- Partners or Competitors in Promoting Good Outcomes? David A. Johnson, MD, FACG, FASGE, FACP talks about the controversies surrounding the use of clopidogrel (Plavix) and PPIs and suggests clinicians look closely at the data about benefits and risks.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, February 2009
• Colonoscopy Controversies -- Challenges to the Gold Standard? David A. Johnson, MD, FACG, FASGE, FACP talks about why colonoscopy is still the preferred strategy for CRC prevention. Who should do the procedure? What new information do the latest studies offer?
  Medscape Gastroenterology, January 2009
• Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy and Impaired Driving In his next video blog, Dr. Johnson provides commentary on a recent article that explores whether patients with minimal hepatic encephalopathy have insight into their impaired driving skills.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, December 2008
• Colon Cancer Screening: An Age to Start and an Age to Stop? In his next video blog, Dr. Johnson provides commentary on updated guidelines from the US Preventive Services Task Force on screening for colorectal cancer.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, November 2008
• Reducing GI Risks of Antiplatelet Therapy and NSAID Use In his next video blog, Dr. Johnson discusses consensus between GIs and cardiologists on best practice for assessing/balancing cardiovascular and GI risks in patients who need antiplatelet therapy.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, October 2008
• CT Colonography for CRC Screening: Virtually Ready for Prime Time? In his next video blog for Medscape Gastroenterology, Dr. Johnson provides an overview of the long-awaited CT colonography CRC screening trial comparing CTC and optical colonoscopy.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, September 2008
• Restricting Nuts, Popcorn, and Corn in Diverticular Disease: A Myth Busted In his next video blog, Dr. Johnson comments on a recent article in JAMA challenging the evidence supporting the parochial recommendation that individuals with diverticular disease avoid these foods.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, September 2008
• Proton-Pump Inhibitors and Bone Fracture Risk: Fact or Fiction? In his next video blog, Dr. Johnson comments on a recent article in CMAJ further exploring the relation between duration of exposure to PPIs and risk for osteoporosis-related fractures.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, August 2008
• Helicobacter pylori -- Shoot to Kill or Save the Bug? In his next video blog for Medscape Gastroenterology, Dr. Johnson comments on the complex but potentially protective influences of H pylori infection.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, July 2008