Updates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Dr Mel Heyman, director of UCSF Pediatric IBD program

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On this weeks episode of Ask Dr Jessica, Dr Mel Heyman a pediatric gastroenterologist joins to discuss  inflammatory bowel disease or IBD—which refers to two conditions: Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.  And while IBD is relatively uncommon, it does affects over 1% of the US population. And so in this episode —not only does Dr Heyman  give an overview of IBD — he also explains the treatment options- of which there have been many exciting advancements.

Dr. Mel Heyman directs the UCSF Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Program and serves as training director in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco. He is particularly interested in the care of children with IBD, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as nutrition-related problems.

Heyman holds the Chair in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at UCSF. Since 2011, he has served as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.  Heyman has provided medical direction for a camp for children with IBD since it began in 2001. He was awarded the prestigious UCSF Chancellor's Award for Public Service in 2014.

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