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The Latest in Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
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Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs) are rare conditions characterized by having above-normal amounts of a type of white blood cell in the digestive system called eosinophils. Young children suffering from EGIDs are often unable to accurately describe their symptoms, leaving parents confused about how to address the problem. While significant progress has been made, scientists are still far from pinpointing various causes of these conditions. Two highly regarded experts, known for their knowledge surrounding these conditions are Dr. Glenn Furuta and Dr. Dan Atkins. Dr. Furuta serves as director of the Gastrointestinal Eosinophil Diseases Program, at The Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Dr. Atkins is co-director of the Gastrointestinal Eosinophil Diseases Program at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado and Medical Director of the Pediatric Day Program at National Jewish Medical and Research Center.
In this Patient Power program, you’ll hear Dr. Furuta and Dr. Atkins discuss the difficulties of diagnosing EGIDs. They touch on the latest in patch testing for allergies, as well as the current research into treatment options that may be used in the near future. Both Dr. Furuta and Dr. Atkins answer questions many parents feel are unanswered. How hopeful can we be that a cure will be found in the next five years? What promising treatments are being investigated? Can my child outgrow this disorder? One parent, Beth Mays, who also joins this program, faced many of these same questions and made it her mission to make sure other parents were well-informed.
Beth is Founder and President of the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED). As a parent with a child suffering from Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis (EGE), Beth made it her goal to bring awareness to these disorders. Beth shares her story of being frustrated about not knowing what was wrong with her, then 2-year-old, son Charlie, who vomited continuously and had constant stomach aches. After taking Charlie to several different doctors and specialists around the country, Beth was finally given a name to a mysterious illness that she had never heard of. Listen to Beth’s story of frustration, determination and relief in finally getting a diagnosis that, in the end, allowed her to do what was best for her child.
This program introduces you to two world experts and an inspiring parent, all dedicated to making sure you have the right tools for making the best decisions for your family. Learn more about EGIDs, including the severities of these illnesses, dietary restrictions and the role asthma and allergies play.
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Dan Atkins, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Dr. Atkins is Medical Director of the Pediatric Day Program and Head of Ambulatory Pediatrics at National Jewish Medical and Research Center. His specialties include allergic and immunologic diseases, exercise-induced asthma, and food allergy. Dr. Atkins is also assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He received his bachelors from Midwestern State...
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Glenn Furuta M.D.,
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital, Aurora, Colorado
Dr. Glenn Furuta is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Gastrointestinal Eosinophil Center at the Children's Hospital of Colorado. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine where he subsequently completed an internship and a residency. Dr. Furuta serves on the medical advisory board for the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Diseases (APFED).
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Elizabeth Mays,
Founder and Former President of APFED, American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders
Beth Mays is Founder and former President of the American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders. As a Mother with a child suffering from EGE, Beth made it her mission to bring awareness to these illnesses. APFED's goal is to become a place where families come together to share knowledge, educate themselves, arm themselves with credible information, meet and support one another,...
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