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Podcast: JAMA Clinical Reviews
Episode: Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management
Description: Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon. Individuals with UC have a lower life expectancy and are at increased risk for colectomy and colorectal cancer. However, many new treatments are available. JAMA Senior Editor Karen E. Lasser, MD, MPH, speaks to Gilaad Kaplan, MD, MPH, University of Calgary, about the latest information related to this condition. Related Content: Ulcerative Colitis in Adults