Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Hernia Surgery and Abdominal Core Health Jul 25, 2023

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On this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast, Michael Rosen, MD, shares everything you need to know about hernia surgeries, along with the basics of abdominal core health. Listen to learn more about these topics from Dr. Rosen, who is a professor of surgery, the Section Head of the Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Team, and the DDSI Surgical Operations Vice Chair in the Department of General Surgery, all at Cleveland Clinic.

Be Well Kids Clinic Jul 18, 2023

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The Be Well Kids Clinic brings together a comprehensive team of physicians, researchers and healthcare professionals at Cleveland Clinic Children’s with expert knowledge in childhood obesity. Joining this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast from the team is Dr. Jennifer Brubaker. She is a Certified Nurse Practitioner and has been on the staff of the Be Well Kids Clinic for the past eight years. Listen to learn more about this program and how the team can assist children and their families in the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity.

A Low Purine Diet Can Help Those with Gout or Kidney Stones Jul 11, 2023

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Dietitian Julia Zumpano joins the Butts and Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss a low-purine diet. Listen to learn more about how this diet works and how it can help those with gout or kidney stones.

Managing Pouch Inflammation Jun 27, 2023

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Dr. Taha Qazi is a gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic. He joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss how to manage pouch inflammation. Listen to learn more about this disease and how it can be treated.

Understanding Sarcomas of the Digestive System Jun 20, 2023

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On this episode of Butts and Guts, Dr. Daniel Joyce joins the podcast to discuss gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) and other sarcomas of the digestive system. Listen to learn about where sarcomas can appear in the digestive system, what causes them to form, the treatment options available, and more.

IBD in Children Jun 13, 2023

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Dr. Sandra Kim, the new Chair of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic Children's, joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children. Listen to learn about what symptoms to be on the lookout for in a child who potentially may have IBD, what treatment looks like for this disease at Cleveland Clinic Children’s, and more.

Buyer Beware: Quick Fixes/Clinics for Low Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction Jun 06, 2023

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Dr. Petar Bajic, the new Director of the Center for Men’s Health at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts & Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss the rise in direct-to-consumer men's healthcare. Listen to learn more about the risks men face when seeking treatment from standalone clinics or online platforms for conditions like low testosterone (low-T) and erectile dysfunction (ED), along with why it’s important for men to inform their urologist about these complications versus seeking care elsewhere.

Neuroendocrine Tumors May 23, 2023

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Dr. Michelle Kim is Chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. She joins this episode of Butts & Guts to discuss neuroendocrine tumors. Listen to learn more about what causes neuroendocrine tumors, how they are diagnosed and treated, and other important information about this disease.

Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis May 09, 2023

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Dr. Shreya Sengupta joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss alcohol-associated hepatitis. Listen to learn more about this disease and how your alcohol consumption can impact your liver.

Robotic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic London Apr 25, 2023

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Prof Prasanna (PS) Sooriakumaran is the Lead for Urology at Cleveland Clinic London and becomes the first guest to join the Butts and Guts podcast from “across the pond.” Listen to this episode to learn more about robotic surgery, as well as the advancements being made in this field at Cleveland Clinic London.