Lefika Bathobakae, M.D., M.P.H., C.P.H.
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Clinical Nutrition Fellow @BrighamWomens and @Harvard | PGY-4 | Aspiring Gastroenterologist π©| Interests: Pancreatology and EUS/ERCP. AAMC ID:Β 15375039
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Joined September 2016
I am pleased to share that 11/12 (first-authored) abstracts have been accepted to #ACG2025. Grateful to my team, patients, and mentors. #ACG2025 @AmCollegeGastro
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Another one. End stage liver disease with profound decompensation. Large ascites and severe coagulopathy. Acute cholecystitis treated with ERCP transcystic stent to very good effect. #gitwitter #liver #surgery @Stentingwoman β¦@EUSandEndoscopyβ©
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New Original Research @PANCREASonline: First study to show that starting enteral nutrition within 48h β° in predicted severe acute #pancreatitis significantly reduces π ICU stay π, pancreatic fluid collections, GI complications π©Έ & hospital costs π°
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predicted SAP patients receiving EEN within 48 hours to those receiving it later. Methods: Retrospective cohort study of adults (β₯18Β y) with predicted SAP (BISAP score β₯2) from 05/2011-07/2023. EEN...
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In this π΅πΉ RCT with long term follow-up, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) was common (48% EPI, 28% persistent EPI) after acute pancreatitis, has identifiable risk factors, and resolves faster with PERT π‘π #UEGWeek πΈ: Marta Gravito-Soares
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Algorithm for medical management of obesity and its complications π πΈ: https://t.co/dzrmQp3Nz5
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ChatIBD has processed >6M tokens and >800 messages in the first 24 hours. The platform is running stable with a few minor timeouts. If you do encounter an error, trying again usually works. Thank you to everyone testing and helping us refine this tool for the IBD community.
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Two months ago, I shared that I had 11 first-authored abstracts accepted for presentation at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2025 Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. Iβm humbled to share that one of these abstracts has been awarded the Presidential Poster Award
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Indications for GLP1s: - Obesity - Diabetes - CKD and heart failure in diabetes - Bile acid diarrhoea - High output stoma π πΈ: https://t.co/micBkFl0G5
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CD19 CAR T-Cell Therapy in Multidrug-Resistant Ulcerative Colitis | New England Journal of Medicine
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In a patient with treatment-resistant ulcerative colitis, CD19 CAR T-cell therapy led to drug-free remission and mucosal healing, suggesting that B-cell targeting may offer a novel therapeutic ...
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After a decade, it was great to be virtually back to Cambridge πΊπΈ for the @Harvard course βManagement of pancreatic disorders for the practicing clinicianβ π Thank you @DeMadaria and @YhernandezMD for having me and to all the enthusiastic participants!
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First talk of the day by the legend @DavidCWhitcomb Chronic Pancreatitis and Its Complications: Approach to the Management of Chronic Pancreatitis Management of Pancreatic Disorders for the Practicing Clinician's @harvardmed postgraduate course 2025 #HarvardPancreas2025
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Exciting data on oral semaglutide, a GLP1RA dubbed the oral version of Ozempic, coming soon! πβοΈ
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Patient selection for ERCP is an important step to prevent post-ERCP acute pancreatitis @tberzin #HarvardPancreas2025 πππππ
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π· Thrilled to launch our Third Space Endoscopy program at the University of Utah I had the privilege of performing the first two ESD procedures ever in the state of Utah: π·* A 3.5 by 3 cm lesion in the ascending colon across a Haustral fold π·* An 8 x 6 cm (80%
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Thank you @iGIEjournal for highlighting my novel technique in treating a commonly faced issue during ERCP! @MetabolicEndo
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iGIE article highlighted on the Endoscopedia blog: "Endoscopic balloon dissection to remove a percutaneously placed biliary stent with tissue ingrowth: a novel approach" by Abdulrahman Qatomah https://t.co/nDlHubNLrS
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Paracetamol (acetaminophen) remains the safest analgesic to take in liver failure and in pregnancy.
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We are now in GI Fellowship Interview Season. I was a GI Fellowship PD x 7 years at U of Utah, so I have read through 1000s of applications and interviewed 100sof applicants. Here are my top things to remember when interviewing for GI. #gitwitter #medtwitter
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I recently learned that the novelist, Cormac McCarthy, spent several years at the Santa Fe Institute helping scientists write papers. His advice was condensed into a brief Nature column. The first three points, and some of the final points, are really good. (h/t @eryney_ok)
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