University of California, Los Angeles Courses

Treating Refractory Autoimmune Hepatitis - UCLA Digestive Diseases

Explore advanced strategies for managing resistant autoimmune hepatitis, including diagnosis, treatment algorithms, and approaches for difficult cases and relapses.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fundoplication, LINX, TIF - Which Should I Get? - UCLA Digestive Diseases

Explore surgical options for GERD: Fundoplication, LINX, and TIF. Compare effectiveness, risks, and benefits to make informed decisions about reflux treatment.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Treating Intractable Infantile Spasms - A Serious, Often-Overlooked Condition

Comprehensive overview of Intractable Infantile Spasms: symptoms, diagnosis, and surgical treatments. Dr. Fallah explains this often-misdiagnosed condition and discusses various intervention options for pediatric patients.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Lump in the Throat That Won’t Quit - Globus Pharyngeus - UCLA Health

Experts discuss globus pharyngeus, exploring causes, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Learn about throat and esophageal health, including risk factors, examination techniques, and related conditions.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

A Review of Esophageal pH Testing - Lisa D. Lin, MD, MS - UCLA

Comprehensive overview of esophageal pH testing methods, indications, and result interpretation, covering various techniques, their advantages, limitations, and impact on patient management.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Impedance of the Esophagus - Jeffrey L. Conklin, MD - UCLA

Explore esophageal impedance measurement principles, applications in bolus movement and biomechanics, and its role in assessing motor function and various esophageal conditions.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Haiku for the Pylorus - Alireza Sedarat, MD - UCLA Digestive Diseases

Explore gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM) for gastroparesis, including patient selection, case presentation, and procedural insights from a digestive diseases expert.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

When Scleroderma Gets Hard on the Stomach - Lisa D. Lin, MD, MS - UCLA Digestive Diseases

Explore scleroderma's impact on the digestive system, focusing on esophageal and gastric complications. Learn about pathophysiology, symptoms, and treatment options for improved patient care.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Eosinophilic Esophagitis - Kevin Ghassemi, MD & Nancee Jaffe, MS, RDN - UCLA Health

Explore eosinophilic esophagitis with UCLA experts, covering diagnosis, targeted diets, steroid treatments, and dilation procedures. Gain valuable insights and clinical pearls for managing this digestive condition effectively.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Managing IBD with Precision - Marla Dubinsky, MD - UCLA-Mellinkoff GI & Hep Symposium 2021

Explore precision management of IBD, focusing on early intervention, risk assessment, and personalized treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ulcerative Colitis - William J. Sandborn, MD - UCLA-Mellinkoff GI & Hep Symposium 2021

Comprehensive overview of ulcerative colitis, covering treatment options, sequencing, safety, and emerging therapies like S1P modulators and JAK inhibitors.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Barrett's Esophagus - Link Between Acid Reflux & Esophageal Cancer

Comprehensive overview of Barrett's esophagus: causes, risks, screening, and treatment options. Learn about its link to esophageal cancer and latest management strategies from a UCLA expert.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Working Towards an Effective Treatment for COVID-19 - The ACTIV-2 Trial by Kara Chew, MD, MS

Dr. Chew discusses the ACTIV-2 trial, exploring potential COVID-19 treatments, including monoclonal antibodies. She covers eligibility criteria, risk factors, and the trial's goals in finding effective outpatient therapies.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

HIV Prevention - What's New? Presented by Raphael Landovitz, MD, MSc

Explore cutting-edge HIV prevention methods, including long-acting injectables, innovative drugs, and novel delivery systems, presented by a leading expert in the field.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Happy Colon, Healthy You

Discover colon cancer prevention, screening methods, and colonoscopy expectations with a UCLA gastroenterologist. Learn to prioritize colon health and take proactive steps for early detection.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video