Lion's Digest - Advances in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Lion’s Digest – Advances in Gastroenterology and Hepatology is a podcast from the Penn State Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology dedicated to exploring the science, innovation, and clinical advances shaping digestive health today. Hosted by faculty and collaborators within the Penn State GI community, Lion’s Digest highlights cutting-edge research produced by the division , offering listeners an inside look at ongoing studies, key publications, and translational work that moves discoveries from bench to bedside. Episodes also feature expert discussions on high-yield topics in gastroent...

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Lion's Digest - Advances in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Autophagy, Barrier Function, and Beyond: The Science of Gut Integrity 29.03.2026 18:27

In this episode of Lion’s Digest – Advances in GI and Hepatology , Dr. Matthew Coates sits down with Dr. Prashant Nighot to explore the intricate biology of autophagy, intestinal permeability, and tight junction regulation —and how these processes shape gastrointestinal and liver health. Dr. Nighot shares his expertise on how autophagy , the cell’s internal recycling and quality-control system, pl...

Unlocking the Secrets of Silent IBD 04.03.2026 20:23

Episode Description: In this episode of Lion’s Digest – Advances in GI and Hepatology , host Dr. Manny Williams sits down with Dr. Matthew Coates to explore the emerging concept of “silent IBD.” While inflammatory bowel disease is often associated with significant gastrointestinal symptoms, some patients harbor active intestinal inflammation despite minimal or absent clinical symptoms —a phenotype...

Impact of Scheduled Outpatient Endoscopy Procedures on Inpatient Endoscopy Procedures 29.01.2026 16:17

We host Dr. Hadie Razjouyan from Penn State and Dr. Ibrahim Yaghnam from the University of Arizona for a discussion of their recent publication, " Impact of Scheduled Outpatient Endoscopy Procedures on Inpatient Endoscopy Procedures: Prospective Analysis from a Single Tertiary Care Center," published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences in August 2025. They discuss the rationale for the study, how i...