Incontinence Sufferers Have Lower Quality of Life - HULIQ
Incontinence Sufferers Have Lower Quality of LifeHULIQ, NC - 5 hours agoAn article published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology highlights the ongoing debate over whether testing is necessary prior to diagnosis and ...
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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Hemoglobin Helps in Screening Children for IBD
Measuring the combination of erythrocyte sedimentation rate and hemoglobin vs serologic testing had higher sensitivity and specificity in screening children for inflammatory bowel disease. (CME)Medscape Medical NewsLaurie Barclay,Penny Murata
Medscape Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

Fecopneumothorax and Colopleural fistula - Uncommon Complications of Crohn's Disease
The authors describe the case of 27-year-old woman with colopleural fistula as a complication of Crohn's disease. BMC Gastroenterology
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Off-label Prescriptions: Do We Need More Restraint or More Evidence?
Carolyn Clancy, MD, Director of the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, tells us about concerns of off-label prescriptions. Medscape General Medicine
Medscape Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

Reader's Response and Author's Reply to ''Our Patients Are Sicker -- Posting Grades on the Classroom, Office, or Hospital Door''
A reader responds to "Our Patients Are Sicker -- Posting Grades on the Classroom, Office, or Hopital Door" and Dr. Leob's response. Medscape General Medicine
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Physical examination reliably predicts intra-abdominal injuries in brain-injured children
This month's American Journal of Surgery suggests that examination reliably identifies brain-injured children with intra-abdominal organ injuries in need of an operation.
GastroHep.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Endoscopy is beneficial for upper GI bleeding in heart patients
Urgent endoscopy is most beneficial in patients with an acute myocardial infarction who suffer from concomitant upper GI bleeding with hemodynamic instability, shows the latest Digestive Diseases & Sciences.
GastroHep.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Low frequency of Barrett's cancer after negative endoscopy
The risk of cancer in Barrett esophagus after an initial negative endoscopy is comparable in the USA and United Kingdom, shows December's Endoscopy.
GastroHep.com Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Oral Norfloxacin vs Intravenous Ceftriaxone for the Prophylaxis of Bacterial Infection in Cirrhotic Patients With Gastrointestinal Bleeding
David A. Johnson, MD, provides clinical commentary on a recent article in Gastroenterology on the efficacy of norfloxacin vs ceftriaxone for prevention of infections in cirrhotics with GI bleeding. Medscape Gastroenterology
Medscape Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

To What Degree Does Life Expectancy Vary With Respect to Age or Comorbid Chronic Illness After Diagnosis of Early-Stage Colorectal Cancer?
David A. Johnson, MD, provides clinical commentary on a recent article published in Ann Intern Med that explores the association of life expectancy with age and comorbid illness afer CRC diagnosis. Medscape Gastroenterology
Medscape Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:00:00 EST

Hurried colon exams miss polyps, study finds - Boston Globe
E Canada NowHurried colon exams miss polyps, study findsBoston Globe, United States - Dec 14, 2006... found. It involved thousands of exams done by 12 doctors in a large private gastroenterology practice in Rockford, Ill. Doctors ... Doctors Who Take More Time With Colonoscopy Find More Tumours Medical News TodayFaster colonoscopies miss more problems: study Reuters.ukEffective Colonoscopies Should be at Least Six Minutes, Report ... E Canada Nowall 161 news articles
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Liver stiffness values improve predictions of Hep C fibrosis
Liver stiffness values improve physicians' estimations of liver fibrosis, and diagnosis of cirrhosis, finds this month's American Journal of Gastroenterology.
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Long-term enteral nutrition reduces recurrences in Crohn's
Long-term enteral nutritional therapy reduces recurrences after resection for Crohn's, reports the most recent issue of Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics.
GastroHep.com Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Intravenous therapy increases risks for spread of Hep C
Researchers in the latest Journal of Hepatology emphasize the risk for nosocomial spread of Hep C during sclerotherapy of varicose veins.
GastroHep.com Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Exact Sciences shares up on cancer study - BusinessWeek
Exact Sciences shares up on cancer studyBusinessWeek - Dec 13, 2006... in a study with Mount Sinai School of Medicine, will appear in the American Gastroenterological Association's journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. ... Study Results on Stool DNA Testing for Colon Cancer Announced EndoNurseMarket Report -- In Play (EXAS) MSN MoneyStool DNA test to replace colonoscopy? United Press InternationalScience Daily (press release)all 17 news articles
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Scientists Link Acid Reflux With Obesity - Playfuls.com
Playfuls.comScientists Link Acid Reflux With ObesityPlayfuls.com, Romania - Dec 13, 2006... prevention of those conditions, said study author Dr. Douglas Corley of Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, Calif., and with the division of gastroenterology at the ... New Study Find Links Between Acidity And Obesity All Headline NewsAcidity linked to obesity South Asian Women's ForumAcidity linked to obesity DailyIndia.comall 4 news articles
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Medicsight CAD Significantly Improved Reader Performance In Published CT Colonography Study
Medicsight plc, a subsidiary of Medicsight, Inc. (Amex: MGT), announced the publication in the December 2006 issue of Gastroenterology of a study that showed Medicsight CAD (computer- aided detection) significantly improved reader interpretation of CT colonography. The paper was published with a directed editorial. The study investigated the effect of CAD assistance on the performance of 10 readers who were 'non-expert' in the interpretation of CT colonography.
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New Editor-in-chief for Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Kansas City infoZine
New Editor-in-chief for Journal of Gastroenterology and HepatologyKansas City infoZine, MO - Dec 11, 2006Blackwell Publishing announces the appointment of Geoffrey Farrell, MD, FRACP, as the new Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (JGH ...
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Headaches And Abdominal Pain Cluster In Families
Ailments, such as headaches and abdominal pain, tend to cluster in families, especially in mothers and children, according to this analysis of national survey data from more than 30,000 families in the Netherlands. The authors conclude that when primary care doctors understand patients' family context, they can better diagnose and care for them. All in the Family: Headaches and Abdominal Pain as Indicators for Consultation Patterns in FamiliesBy Mieke Cardol, Ph.D.
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OHSU Findings May Improve How People With Chronic Heartburn, Precancer Of The Esophagus Are Screened
Researchers in the Oregon Health & Science University Digestive Health Center are first to report that screening people with chronic heartburn or pre-cancer of the esophagus in an office setting using a "skinny scope" is as accurate, less expensive and less risky than a traditional sedated screening in a procedure room - and patients prefer it. The findings are published online and in print in this month's issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 08 Dec 2006 11:00:00 PST

The First Prognostic DNA Chip Validated By IDIBAPS
The European Union, in the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6), has approved a project led by IDIBAPS-Hospital Clinic with the aim to validate the IBDchip within the European Community. Being the world's first diagnostic DNA chip, it has the main object to predict prognosis and response to therapy of patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease. The programme has a 2.
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EndoGastric Solutions(TM) Announces 80% Success Rate Of Their Endoluminal Fundoplication (ELF) Procedure Using The EsophyX(TM) Device
EndoGastric Solutions(TM) announces successful completion of their Phase 1 study of EsophyX(TM) for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The ELF procedure was offered as a new incisionless surgical treatment for GERD for the first time in 2005 in Brussels, Belgium to 18 patients who were dissatisfied with GERD medications and awaiting laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication surgery.
Medicalnewstoday.com Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

Restrictive Provincial Drug Policies May Have Benefits
The introduction of selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors (COX-2 inhibitors, or coxibs), a group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) widely used to treat arthritis and musculoskeletal problems, has resulted in a rapid increase in the number of people exposed to NSAIDs. Compared with traditional NSAIDS, coxibs are felt to offer a lower risk of stomach bleeding.
Medicalnewstoday.com Thu, 07 Dec 2006 01:00:00 PST

Botox could relieve constipation - ABC7Chicago.com
Botox could relieve constipationABC7Chicago.com,  USA - 3 hours ago... However, experts reporting in the American Journal of Gastroenterology say the duration of the effect after treatment needs to be assessed. ...
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