Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast

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How Is Rectal Cancer Care Being Improved by New National Standards? Sep 25, 2018

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Research proves a multidisciplinary team approach to rectal cancer care provides better patient outcomes. Steven Wexner, MD, Director of the Digestive Disease Center and Chairman of the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida, discusses the road to new national accreditation ― called the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) ― and what this means for patients.

Understanding Pelvic Floor Disorders with Dr. Massarat Zutshi Sep 11, 2018

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What is the pelvic floor and what group of conditions are classified as pelvic floor dysfunctions? What causes pelvic floor disorders and is there anything you can do to prevent them? Colorectal surgeon Massarat Zutshi, MD, provides all you need to know ― from symptoms, to diagnosis, to treatment.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Diease (GERD) and Barrett's Esophagus with Dr. Prashanthi Thota Aug 28, 2018

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What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) exactly – and what tends to cause it? Join gastroenterology specialist Prashanthi Thota, MD, as she outlines everything from symptoms to treatments, as well as exploring Barrett's Esophagus, a rarer condition resulting from longtime exposure to GERD.

Exploring the Growing Trend of Colon Cancer in Young Patients with Dr. Matthew Kalady Aug 14, 2018

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Matthew Kalady, MD, examines the increasing trend toward colon cancer in young patients, emphasizes the importance of understanding your family history, and not ignoring warning signs or symptoms.

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing with Coleen Potts, BSN, RN, CWOCN Jul 31, 2018

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Coleen Potts, a Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) nurse, shares her own story, discussing how she was inspired to pursue a career in WOC nursing. Plus, she sheds light on the importance of WOC nursing and what kind of patients WOC nurses help every day.

Crohn’s Disease with Dr. Stefan Holubar Jul 18, 2018

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What is Crohn’s disease and who’s at risk for developing it? Colorectal surgeon Stefan Holubar, MD, provides all you need to know ― from diagnosis to treatment, as well insight on the history of the disease.

Perianal Crohn’s Disease with Dr. Luca Stocchi Jul 03, 2018

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What is perianal Crohn’s disease exactly – and how does it differ from Crohn’s disease? Colorectal surgeon Luca Stocchi, MD, provides all you need to know ― from diagnosis to treatment, as well as who’s most at risk and what complications may arise.

Exploring Gastroparesis with Dr. Michael Cline Jun 19, 2018

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Exploring Gastroparesis with Dr. Michael Cline by Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

Understanding Ulcerative Colitis with Dr. Jeremy Lipman Jun 06, 2018

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What's ulcerative colitis and who's at risk for developing it? Colorectal surgeon Jeremy Lipman, MD, discusses symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options — from medical to surgical — and how to live your best with UC.

Everything You Need to Know About Hemorrhoids with Dr. Michael Valente Jun 06, 2018

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Join colorectal surgeon Michael Valente, MD, for a candid discussion of what hemorrhoids are, how they develop and the best ways to treat them. Plus, you'll learn simple diet and lifestyle modifications you can make to avoid them in the first place.

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