Gastroenterology

Colonoscopy Rates Increased in Those Aged 45 to 54 Years

Jul 16, 2019

However, 2000 to 2015 saw increased colorectal cancer incidence for ages 40 to 54

A Look at GERD-Related Infections

Jul 8, 2019

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a very prevalent disease entity that has a significantly...

Weight loss support helps people with fatty liver disease

Jul 1, 2019

By Lisa Rapaport People who have fatty liver disease related to being overweight may get the...

Micronutrient Deficiencies Often Found With Celiac Disease Dx

Jun 26, 2019

Authors recommend micronutrient assessment at time of diagnosis

Set of Competencies for Obesity Developed for Medical Educators

Jun 25, 2019

A second report provides proposed standard of care for people with obesity

Prophylactic IVC Filters Worsen Outcomes for Bariatric Surgery

Jun 19, 2019

IVCF use before bariatric surgery tied to worse outcomes, longer hospital stay, and higher costs

PPI Use for Up to Three Years Safe During Anticoagulant Tx

Jun 17, 2019

Safety profile did not differ for pantoprazole versus placebo except greater risk for enteric infections

A Look at Same-Day & Different-Day Endoscopic Procedures by Healthcare Setting

Jun 14, 2019

A study has found that some groups of physicians were more likely than others to perform elective...

Nocturnal Reflux and Insomnia

Jun 12, 2019

Nocturnal reflux is an underappreciated clinical challenge that many patients with...

Weight Loss Surgery May Not Relieve Acid Reflux

Jun 12, 2019

Symptoms return in half of patients undergoing long-term follow-up after gastric bypass

Half an Hour of Sun Exposure Daily May Lower Risk for Pediatric IBD

Jun 10, 2019

Association holds when considering only those most recently diagnosed, Caucasians

Marketing OK’d for Device to Help Reduce IBS Symptoms in Adolescents

Jun 10, 2019

IB-Stim helps to reduce abdominal pain in 11- to 18-year-olds with irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable Bowel Symptoms Tied to Intestinal, Brain Abnormalities

Jun 7, 2019

Factors have cumulative effect on symptoms as well as on quality of life

Gastric Bypass Tied to Higher Fracture Risk Versus Gastric Band

Jun 6, 2019

Increased risk seen for fractures of the hip, wrist, and pelvis, regardless of age

May 2019 Briefing – Gastroenterology

Jun 3, 2019

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for May 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Lupus Manifestations Appear to Differ by Race, Ethnicity […]