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Gastroenterology teaching project 007: pancreatitis.
September 2003
PRINT AND MEDIA REVIEWS
991
2 parts were combined to a single comprehensive updated presentation, however.
wide range of audiences, including medical students, primary care physicians, and gastroenterologists.
YEHUDA RINGEL, M.D. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina
KIMBERLY BEAVERS, M.D., M.P.H. DICKENS THEODORE, M.D., M.P.H. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Gastroenterology Teaching Project 006: Viral Hepatitis. By Sanjiv Chopra, M.D., Nezam Afdhal, M.D., Robert Carithers, M.D., John Gross, M.D., T. Jake Liang, M.D., Anna Lok, M.D. Slide Production: Jerry Schoendorf MAMS. American Gastroenterology Association, 2003. 368 slides. Viral hepatitis–CD-ROM (entire slide set) $390. Viral Hepatitis Entire Slide Set Download $375.
Gastroenterology Teaching Project 007: Pancreatitis. By Fred Gorelick M.D., Stephen Pandol M.D., Mark Topazian M.D. Medical Artist: Jerry Schoendorf, MAMS. American Gastroenterological Association, 2003. 390 slides. Pancreatitis–CDROM (entire slide set) $410.00. Pancreatitis–Entire Slide Set Download $390.00.
GTP Hepatitis is an updated teaching unit on the major causes of viral hepatitis. Topics include the epidemiology, virology, risk factors for acquisition of disease, diagnosis, natural history, indications for vaccination, and treatment modalities. The teaching project is divided into 12 units which may be purchased individually: Part I: Virology and immunology (41 slides); Part II: Hepatitis A (18 slides); Part III: Hepatitis B (104 slides); Part IV: Hepatitis D (13 slides); Part V: Hepatitis C epidemiology (44 slides); Part VI: Hepatitis C diagnosis (17 slides); Part VII: Hepatitis C treatment (51 slides); Part VIII: Hepatitis C extrahepatic disorders (24 slides); Part IX: Hepatitis E (8 slides); Part X: Beyond A to E (3 slides); Part XI: Illustrative cases (34 slides); Part XII: Hepatitis C liver biopsy staging (11 slides). This high-quality slide set provides a complete review of the topic, using superior graphics and current references. Each slide includes a legend with factual information that assists the speaker in making key teaching points. In particular, the interaction between viral factors and the host response is explained elegantly in the immunology section. The set is easy to use and has few limitations. Individual slides can be imported into new presentations; however, they frequently require reformatting to maintain a uniform appearance. The animations in part I are elaborate and can be distracting. Although the content is quite comprehensive, the interactions between viral hepatitis and HIV or of race/ethnicity and HCV are not addressed, despite increasing interest in these topics. The case presentations are also disappointing; they are awkward to use, providing limited information without follow-up. Speakers are encouraged to review the material carefully as there are a few trivial mistakes and some of the information on individual slides is not as clear as it could be. Despite these minor shortcomings, this slide set will enhance any presentation on the subject of viral hepatitis for a
GTP Pancreatitis is an entirely new teaching unit, created to illustrate basic concepts pertaining to pancreatic anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, as well clinical concepts in acute and chronic pancreatitis. This teaching project is divided into 5 sections, each of which may be purchased individually: Part I: Pancreatic Physiology and Biology (130 slides); Part II: Acute Pancreatitis: I (98 slides); Part III: Acute Pancreatitis II (57 slides); Part IV: Chronic Pancreatitis (70 slides); Part V: Cases (35 slides). In addition, the CD version has 2 short video clips: a fluoroscopic image of normal cholangiopancreatography, and an ERCP with sphincterotomy and stone extraction. The slides are crisp, uncluttered, and pleasing to the eye. The illustrations are of outstanding quality, as are the many photographs and photomicrographs. The graphs and tables add conceptual clarity. Each slide includes an explanatory legend, which can be viewed as speaker notes on Powerpoint; these contain both classic citations as well as current references from 2003. This slide set can serve as a teaching tool for a wide range of audiences, from medical students to primary care providers, to practicing gastroenterologists. A diverse range of topics in pancreatology can be addressed with minimal preparation time, simply with selection and rearrangement of the appropriate slides. My only criticism is that I encountered formatting problems when pasting slides into a new Powerpoint presentation, with slide titles appearing in duplicate, and with a variety of alterations in font sizes and colors. These problems were relatively easy to correct, however. In summary, this is an outstanding teaching tool for anyone who lectures on pancreatic topics.
IAN GRIMM, M.D. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina
PRINT AND MEDIA REVIEWS
991
2 parts were combined to a single comprehensive updated presentation, however.
wide range of audiences, including medical students, primary care physicians, and gastroenterologists.
YEHUDA RINGEL, M.D. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina
KIMBERLY BEAVERS, M.D., M.P.H. DICKENS THEODORE, M.D., M.P.H. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Gastroenterology Teaching Project 006: Viral Hepatitis. By Sanjiv Chopra, M.D., Nezam Afdhal, M.D., Robert Carithers, M.D., John Gross, M.D., T. Jake Liang, M.D., Anna Lok, M.D. Slide Production: Jerry Schoendorf MAMS. American Gastroenterology Association, 2003. 368 slides. Viral hepatitis–CD-ROM (entire slide set) $390. Viral Hepatitis Entire Slide Set Download $375.
Gastroenterology Teaching Project 007: Pancreatitis. By Fred Gorelick M.D., Stephen Pandol M.D., Mark Topazian M.D. Medical Artist: Jerry Schoendorf, MAMS. American Gastroenterological Association, 2003. 390 slides. Pancreatitis–CDROM (entire slide set) $410.00. Pancreatitis–Entire Slide Set Download $390.00.
GTP Hepatitis is an updated teaching unit on the major causes of viral hepatitis. Topics include the epidemiology, virology, risk factors for acquisition of disease, diagnosis, natural history, indications for vaccination, and treatment modalities. The teaching project is divided into 12 units which may be purchased individually: Part I: Virology and immunology (41 slides); Part II: Hepatitis A (18 slides); Part III: Hepatitis B (104 slides); Part IV: Hepatitis D (13 slides); Part V: Hepatitis C epidemiology (44 slides); Part VI: Hepatitis C diagnosis (17 slides); Part VII: Hepatitis C treatment (51 slides); Part VIII: Hepatitis C extrahepatic disorders (24 slides); Part IX: Hepatitis E (8 slides); Part X: Beyond A to E (3 slides); Part XI: Illustrative cases (34 slides); Part XII: Hepatitis C liver biopsy staging (11 slides). This high-quality slide set provides a complete review of the topic, using superior graphics and current references. Each slide includes a legend with factual information that assists the speaker in making key teaching points. In particular, the interaction between viral factors and the host response is explained elegantly in the immunology section. The set is easy to use and has few limitations. Individual slides can be imported into new presentations; however, they frequently require reformatting to maintain a uniform appearance. The animations in part I are elaborate and can be distracting. Although the content is quite comprehensive, the interactions between viral hepatitis and HIV or of race/ethnicity and HCV are not addressed, despite increasing interest in these topics. The case presentations are also disappointing; they are awkward to use, providing limited information without follow-up. Speakers are encouraged to review the material carefully as there are a few trivial mistakes and some of the information on individual slides is not as clear as it could be. Despite these minor shortcomings, this slide set will enhance any presentation on the subject of viral hepatitis for a
GTP Pancreatitis is an entirely new teaching unit, created to illustrate basic concepts pertaining to pancreatic anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, as well clinical concepts in acute and chronic pancreatitis. This teaching project is divided into 5 sections, each of which may be purchased individually: Part I: Pancreatic Physiology and Biology (130 slides); Part II: Acute Pancreatitis: I (98 slides); Part III: Acute Pancreatitis II (57 slides); Part IV: Chronic Pancreatitis (70 slides); Part V: Cases (35 slides). In addition, the CD version has 2 short video clips: a fluoroscopic image of normal cholangiopancreatography, and an ERCP with sphincterotomy and stone extraction. The slides are crisp, uncluttered, and pleasing to the eye. The illustrations are of outstanding quality, as are the many photographs and photomicrographs. The graphs and tables add conceptual clarity. Each slide includes an explanatory legend, which can be viewed as speaker notes on Powerpoint; these contain both classic citations as well as current references from 2003. This slide set can serve as a teaching tool for a wide range of audiences, from medical students to primary care providers, to practicing gastroenterologists. A diverse range of topics in pancreatology can be addressed with minimal preparation time, simply with selection and rearrangement of the appropriate slides. My only criticism is that I encountered formatting problems when pasting slides into a new Powerpoint presentation, with slide titles appearing in duplicate, and with a variety of alterations in font sizes and colors. These problems were relatively easy to correct, however. In summary, this is an outstanding teaching tool for anyone who lectures on pancreatic topics.
IAN GRIMM, M.D. Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina