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Pearls & Polyps

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Pearls & Polyps is a GI-focused podcast delivering concise, practical clinical pearls, endoscopy tips, and the latest research aimed at informing clinicians.

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Managing GLP-1 Side Effects and Endoscopy Risks 30.10.2026 41:04

Drs Benjamin Levy III and Michael Camilleri discuss managing GLP-1 gastrointestinal adverse effects, preparing patients for endoscopy, and treating obesity. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only . Benjamin H. Levy, III, MD, Clinical Associate of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois Michael Camilleri, MD, DSc, P...

What Drives Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer? An Expert Explains 10.09.2026 36:38

What role do diet, obesity, the microbiome, and screening play in early-onset colorectal cancer? Dr Benjamin Levy and Dr Aasma Shaukat discuss the latest evidence. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only . Benjamin H. Levy III, MD, Clinical Associate of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH,...

Ergonomics of Scoping: Staying Injury Free 10.08.2026 40:44

Drs Benjamin Levy and Patrick Young discuss how gastroenterologists can protect themselves from repetitive-motion injuries in the endoscopy suite. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only . Benjamin H. Levy III, MD, Clinical Associate of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois Patrick E. Young, MD, Professor of Medic...

Inside Diverticulitis: What Gastroenterologists Need to Know 10.07.2026 47:18

Dr Benjamin Levy speaks with Dr Neil Stollman about evolving diverticulitis management, including selective antibiotic use, colonoscopy recommendations, and surgical decision-making. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only . Benjamin H. Levy III, MD,Clinical Associate of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois Neil...

Beyond Laxatives: Emerging Ways to Manage Constipation 10.06.2026 38:41

In this Medscape podcast, Dr Benjamin Levy interviews Dr Darren Brenner about modern constipation management, including pelvic floor dysfunction, motility testing, and nonpharmacologic therapies. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only .