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Gastroenterology to-go! The UEG Talks podcast covers scientific, educational and professional development topics within the digestive health community. Listen as our two international experts (Egle Dieninyte-Misiune, Lithuania and Pradeep Mundre, UK) cover a wide array of timely, multidisciplinary topics with other digestive health professionals from all fields and career stages as guest speakers. New episodes and experts every other week.

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    • Apr 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 48 EPISODES


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    BOSS update: Oesophageal cancer with Massimiliano Di Pietro (bonus episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 22:45


    Hot off the press: The BOSS (Barrett's Oesophagus Surveillance Versus Endoscopy at Need Study) randomised control study. Is surveillance really not affecting survival in oesophageal cancer patients? To put things into perspective, we asked Massimiliano Di Pietro, UEG Talks podcast veteran and oesophageal cancer expert, to guide us through these exciting new results. Hosted by Pradeep Mundre, this bonus episode, combined with our previously released two-part series on oesophageal cancer (also with Massimiliano Di Pietro), covers everything you should know about oesophageal cancer.

    ESGE highlights with Ian Gralnek

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 16:20


    The ESGE days 2025 from the 3rd to the 5th of April have ended. Interviewed at the conference, (now former) ESGE president Ian Gralnek shares his insights on the ESGE days program, the future of endoscopy, airline pilots and English & Lithuanian proverbs. *In the beginning of the episode, Egle is talking about the ESGE days, not UEG Week 2025, which is happening on October 4-7.

    Best practises for caring for LGBTQ+ people in GI with Alexander Goldowsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 21:17


    In this episode of UEG Talks, host Egle and co-host Charles Murray sit down with Alexander Goldowsky, a gastroenterologist and gut microbiome expert, to explore the unique healthcare challenges faced by sexual and gender minority (SGM) groups. They discuss the stigma and discrimination that impact SGM patients, the broader implications for their health, and the urgent need for greater awareness, education, and advocacy in gastroenterology. Alexander also introduces Rainbows in Gastro, a pioneering initiative aimed at improving SGM healthcare within the field, and highlights the role of individual responsibility in driving meaningful change. https://rainbowsingastro.org/

    Surveillance and more in oesophageal cancer with Massimiliano Di Pietro (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 26:21


    In this second part of our short two-part series on oesophageal cancer, our host, Pradeep Mundre, continues his conversation with Massimiliano Di Pietro about the risk factors of Barrett's oesophagus, the role of proton-pump inhibitors, surveillance strategies and some future directions of oesophageal cancer research.

    Oesophageal cancer with Massimiliano di Pietro (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 24:42


    In the first part of this two-part series, our host, Pradeep Mundre, talks to oesophageal cancer expert Massimiliano Di Pietro about the epidemiology and treatment of oesophageal cancer, how this has changed over time and if there is potential for prevention. The second part of this episode will be released on March 5th.

    Ian Gralnek on UEG Week 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 12:44


    During UEG Week 2024, the president of ESGE, Ian Gralnek, was approached by our host, Egle Dieninyte, for a surprise interview. The conversation turned out to be so delightful that we decided to publish it as a full episode on our UEG Talks channel. We won't spoil the details, so be sure to tune in!

    The Future of Faecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) with Maria Vehreschild

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 30:29


    In this episode of the UEG Talks conversation between Maria Vehreschild and Pradeep Mundre, we delve into the complexities of the faecal microbiome and the role of faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in treating various diseases, particularly C. difficile infections and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The discussion covers the historical context of FMT, its mechanisms of action, current treatment guidelines, safety considerations, and the various delivery methods. The conversation also emphasises the need for further research and the importance of professional standards in FMT practices.

    How to become an advanced endoscopist with Katarzyna Pawlak and Paolo Giorgio Arcidiacono

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 30:18


    In this episode of UEG Talks, host Egle engages with Professor Paolo Arcidiacono and interventional endoscopist Katarzyna Pawlak to explore the multifaceted journey of becoming an interventional endoscopist. They discuss the essential qualities needed for success, the significance of mentorship, the structure of training programs, and the importance of hands-on experience. The conversation also delves into the balance between academic pursuits and clinical practice, emphasizing the need for dedication, skill acquisition, and patient-centred care. The episode concludes with valuable advice for aspiring endoscopists, highlighting the importance of perseverance and finding the right mentorship.

    Weight loss "endoscopy vs. surgery" with Ivo Boskoski and Ralph Peterli

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 39:36


    This episode of UEG Talks explores the dynamic field of metabolic medicine, spotlighting surgical and endoscopic interventions in obesity treatment. Ivo Boskoski and Ralph Peterli share their insights on the evolution of obesity management, from historical practices to current trends and future innovations. Our host Pradeep Mundre guides you through the significance of a multidisciplinary approach, the effectiveness of various surgical techniques, advancements in endoscopic procedures, and the integration of emerging technologies and drugs. This episode especially highlights the critical role of patient-centered care in achieving successful outcomes.

    Best of UEG Week 2024 with Mary Phillips and Ulrike Beilenhoff on "Nursing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 16:34


    In our sixth and final entry of "Best of UEG Week", Mary Phillips and Ulrike Beilenhoff share their opinions and highlights in nursing of this year's UEG Week.

    Best of UEG Week 2024 with Thomas Seufferlein on "Oncology for Gastroenterologists"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 31:38


    The fifth episode of "Best of UEG Week 2024" is all about oncology. Julia Mayerle sits down with Thomas Seufferlein to discuss all the best research in oncology presented during UEG Week this year.

    Best of UEG Week 2024 with Albrecht Neesse on "HPB"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 24:28


    In our fourth episode of "Best of UEG Week 2024", Albrecht Neeße and Julia Mayerle guide us through the key takeaways of the hepatopancreatic and biliary diseases of this year's UEG Week.

    Best of UEG Week 2024 with Pilar Acedo Nunez and Juozas Kupcinskas on "Bench to Bedside"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 25:50


    Our third entry of "Best of UEG Week 2024" is all about "bench to bedside" world-class science! Interviewed by Julia Mayerle, Maria Del Pilar Acedo Nunez and Juozas Kupčinskas reflect on their highlights of the UEG Week 2024.

    Best of UEG Week 2024 with Iris Dotan on "IBD"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 25:47


    For our second entry of "Best of UEG Week 2024", Pradeep Mundre asks Iris Dotan to comment on her personal highlights in IBD in this year's UEG Week.

    Best of UEG Week 2024 with Roberta Maselli on "Endoscopy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 17:53


    For our first entry of "Best of UEG Week 2024", Egle Dieninyte is talking to Roberta Maselli about how she experienced UEG Week 2024 from the eyes of an endoscopist.

    The downsides of weight loss drugs (Metabolism)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 42:50


    In this episode of UEG Talks, host Pradeep Mundre discusses the topic of weight loss drugs and their impact on obesity with Professor Carel Le Roux, Director of Metabolic Medicine at University College Dublin. They explore the historical perspective of obesity, the physiology of weight management, and the efficacy of different treatment modalities. They also discuss the future of weight loss management and the importance of treating obesity as a chronic disease.

    Academic do's & don'ts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 21:12


    In this episode, host Egle Dieninyte sits down with Gianluca Ianiro, a gastroenterologist and academic researcher, to explore the essentials of a successful academic career. Gianluca shares his guiding principles: enjoying the research process, pursuing it with passion, and ensuring fairness in collaboration and authorship. Tune in to hear valuable insights on staying passionate, building networks, and making meaningful contributions to research. A must-listen for anyone navigating the academic world!

    Innovation - A journey from idea to product (UEG Talks rewind)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 27:43


    During the summer holidays UEG Talks re-releases older episodes: Innovation in GI-endoscopy talk! Guest Alexander Meining, ESGE winner of the Innovation of the year Award 2020 for The Over-The Scope-Grasper, discusses the steps that can be taken from an idea to a novel invention or product. You will hear more about his personal journey, career highlights and inventions in endoscopy.

    Medicine, Gen Z and other disasters (UEG Talks rewind)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 18:37


    During the summer holidays UEG Talks re-releases older episodes: Lucas Zimmerli is a chief of internal medicine in Switzerland. He is a genius who has solved the problem of staff shortage in his department. Want to listen to how he has achieved this? Tune in!

    Surviving the world of GI (UEG Talks rewind)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 21:22


    During the summer holidays UEG Talks re-releases older episodes: Henriette Heinrich, UEG Education Committee Chair shares her tips and tricks on how to survive the world of GI and achieve success.

    AI Essentials: Lower GI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 21:24


    In this second part on the basics of AI, hosted by Pradeep Mundre, Alanna Ebigbo and Louis Lau discuss the application of AI in the lower GI tract. They later focus on standardizing bowel preparation and the future of AI in gastroenterology.

    AI Essentials: Basics and upper GI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 32:58


    In this episode of UEG Talks, host Pradeep Mundre is joined by two experts in AI applications for endoscopy: Louis Lau from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Alanna Ebigbo from the University Hospital in Augsburg. In the first part of the episode, they discuss the basic concepts of AI and its utility in the upper GI tract.

    Physician Wellbeing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 30:23


    In this episode, our host, Egle Dieninyte and our guest, Martina Müller-Schilling, explore the fear of speaking out in the medical profession and the need for change. The conversation emphasizes that wellbeing issues affect not only individuals but also patients, co-workers, and the entire healthcare team. The focus should be on fixing the system rather than blaming individuals. Tune in an episode that every healthcare professional should listen to.

    Gut brain axis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 17:57


    In this episode of eanCast and UEG Talks, host Prof. Barbara Tettenborn from the EAN and guest Prof. Jutta Keller from UEG discuss neuro-gastroenterology, focusing on the gut-brain axis and its implications for various gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. They explore the influence of the microbiome on gut function, the impact of diet on brain health, and strategies for managing gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease.

    The Evolving Landscape of Scientific Publishing: Navigating Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 29:24


    Tune in to our newest episode on "The Evolving Landscape of Scientific Publishing: Navigating Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities". Join our host, Pradeep Mundre, as he interviews Joost PH Drenth, editor-in-chief of the UEG Journal and vice president of UEG. They'll dive into the key questions that can help you finally publish that lingering manuscript. Don't miss out on expert insights and practical advice for scientific publishing!

    Raising pancreatic superstars: from mice to knives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 33:28


    In this episode, our guests Johanna Laukkarinen and Alberto Balduzzi explore the crucial role of mentoring in medicine with our host, Egle Dieninyte. They discuss the benefits of research, the challenge of balancing work and personal life, and the importance of patient-centred care. Sharing personal experiences, Alberto and Johanna offer advice on finding motivation and enjoying the journey.

    GI Heroines: Making it in GI as a woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 24:00


    Join us as we explore the experiences of Jeanin Van Hooft and Marianna Arvanitakis, two trailblazing women in the GI field, interviewed by Eglė Dieninytė. From overcoming discrimination to empowering others, they share their personal journeys and offer valuable insights. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on resilience and growth in the professional world.

    Leaving the playing field

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 28:06


    Join our host Egle Dieninyte as she discusses the importance of teamwork and mentorship in medicine with Professor Paul Fockens. Explore Paul's insights on achieving success, managing stress, and embracing new challenges. Tune in for an enriching conversation on the how to leave the playing field.

    Tiny Troubles: Understanding the Risk and Burden of Diminutive Polyps

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 29:34


    Tune into our newest episode on the topic of "diminutive polyps" with our guest James East. Our host, Pradeep Mundre, questions James on the logic of the current system of resecting diminutive polyps and what we could learn from other countries. His answer might surprise you.

    Ten commandments of the colon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 14:42


    In this episode, Cesare Hassan, one of the leading endoscopists in Europe, is interviewed by our host Eglė Dieninytė. Tune in as Cesare shares his tips and tricks for becoming a successful endoscopist yourself and how to watch out for the AI that is going to affect us all.

    IBD treatment beyond anti-TNF (Part 2: Personalized medicine)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 22:42


    In this second part on IBD treatment beyond anti-TNF, dive even deeper into the topic with Ignacio (Nacho) Catalan-Serra and our host Pradeep Mundre.

    IBD treatment beyond anti-TNF (Part 1: Present and future)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 21:31


    In this episode, delve into the realm of IBD with renowned GI expert Ignacio (Nacho) Catalan-Serra. Gain insights into the current landscape of drugs beyond targeting TNF and a glimpse into the future of this field. He is interviewed by our host Pradeep Mudre.

    The weird, wonderful, unusual and unexpected in gastroenterology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 40:35


    Join Pradeep Mundre as he engages in a captivating conversation with Charles Murray, a seasoned GI expert at the helm of the UEG E-learning taskforce. Delve into Charles's most intriguing cases, where he not only shares heartbreaking stories of struggle and mistakes but also imparts valuable insights on overcoming challenges and learning from them. This episode unveils the unique and unexpected narratives within the realm of gastroenterology, offering a blend of compassion, resilience, and professional growth.

    Guidelines: the good, the bad and the ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 31:24


    Embark on a journey with host Egle Dieninyte and guidelines expert Wafaa Khannoussi, chair of the UEG quality of care committee, as they navigate the intricacies of gastrointestinal guidelines, exploring the nuances of the good, the bad, and the challenging aspects. In this enlightening episode, Egle and Wafaa shed light on the dynamic landscape of GI guidelines, their impact, and the complexities encountered within the field.

    Best of UEG Week 2023 - Oncology

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 21:42


    In the concluding episode of our "The Best of UEG Talks from UEG Week" series, join Pradeep Mundre and Julia Mayerle as they delve into the realm of oncology in a compelling conversation with Ana-Maria Bucalau.

    Best of UEG Week 2023 - Endoscopy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 29:45


    Our fourth episode of the series "The Best of" UEG Talks from UEG Week is again hosted by Pradeep Mundre and Julia Mayerle. This chapter features esteemed endoscopy expert Cesare Hassan as they discuss all new matters regarding endoscopy.

    Best of UEG Week 2023 - IBD

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 21:02


    The third instalment of our "The Best of" UEG Talks from UEG Week talks is here. Our adept host Pradeep Mundre navigates us through the intricate landscape of IBD and is accompanied by the distinguished co-host, UEG Scientific Committee Chair Julia Mayerle. Sharing the stage is the esteemed expert in the realm of IBD, Tim Raine, who unfolds a wealth of profound knowledge and revolutionary advancements in IBD research.

    Best of UEG Week 2023 - Pancreas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 18:21


    In this instalment of the "Best of UEG Week", Julia Mayerle engages in an insightful discussion with another renowned pancreas expert, Djuna Cahen, delving into the key highlights of the pancreas field during UEG Week 2023.

    Best of UEG Week 2023 - Liver

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 20:32


    In this "Best of UEG Week" episode, Julia Mayerle leads an engaging interview with renowned Austrian hepatologist Herbert Tilg. Together, they delve into the most exciting highlights and breakthroughs from the 2023 UEG Week in the hepatology field.

    Gastroenterologist and Surgeons – How to benefit from each other

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 45:35


    Join host Pradeep Mundre as he facilitates an enlightening discussion between gastroenterologist and hepatologist Henriette Heinrich and visceral surgeon Dieter Hahnloser. Explore the synergies and complications that arise when these medical experts collaborate, shedding light on how gastroenterologists and surgeons can mutually benefit from each other's expertise.

    Family history of Colorectal cancer - what's next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 38:24


    Pradeep Mundre speaks to Kevin Monahan to discuss the family history of colorectal cancer, a common condition many gastroenterologists face. Approximately 30% of the population across Europe has a family history of this disease, presenting numerous opportunities for cancer prevention.

    Medicine, Gen Z and other disasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 18:37


    Lucas Zimmerli is a chief of internal medicine in Switzerland. He is a genius who has solved the problem of staff shortage in his department. Want to listen to how he has achieved this? Tune in!

    Fascinating histories and curiosities in gastroenterology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 21:58


    Fascinating and curious facts in the history of gastroenterology is a topic covered by today's guest, Enrique De Madaria, UEG Rising Star 2017: from natural anti-coagulants in sweet clover to scurvy-sickened sailors and much more.

    Surviving the world of GI

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 21:22


    Henriette Heinrich, UEG Education Committee Chair shares her tips and tricks on how to survive the world of GI and achieve success.

    Prevention of gastric cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 35:30


    Marcis Leja, member of the European Helicobacter and Microbiota Study Group, talks about the European perspective of gastric cancer prevention: epidemiology and clinical prevention are covered in-depth.

    Globetrotting guidelines: Chronicles of the pancreatic cystic neoplasms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 27:22


    Giovanni Marchegianni, a pancreas surgeon, talks about how to approach guidelines on cystic pancreatic neoplasms endorsed by different societies: how to make the most use of them, how to approach cascade guidelines, and the role of social media in disseminating information.

    Innovation - A journey from idea to product

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 27:43


    Innovation in GI-endoscopy talk! Guest Alexander Meining, ESGE winner of the Innovation of the year Award 2020 for The Over-The Scope-Grasper, discusses the steps that can be taken from an idea to a novel invention or product. You will hear more about his personal journey, career highlights and inventions in endoscopy.

    Paradigm-shifting trials in GI: Origins of the Waterfall trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 26:46


    Enrique De Madaria expanded on his journey from his initial idea and clinical questions to being the PI of a paradigm-shifting trial in GI: the Waterfall trial (acute pancreatitis): Insights on successful clinical trials, finding motivation, possible future discoveries and much more.

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