Premium Car Research And Cow Dung Point To New High Tech Disease Diagnosis Oct 15, 2009
The University of Warwick WMG researchers Dr Mark Pharaoh and Dr Geraint J. Williams invited medical consultant Dr Ramesh P Arasaradnam (a Clinician Scientist and Lecturer in Gastroenterology in Warwick Medical School and a Gastroenterologist at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwick) to work with them to advise on how they could test their equipment on organic matter. Professors Sudesh Kumar, Chuka Nwokolo and K D Bardhan, from Warwick Medical School, also joined the team. (Science Daily)
Dr. Joe treats uninsured with dignity Oct 13, 2009
Greer is a gastroenterologist, and the patient lying on the treatment table has a potentially dangerous cauliflower-like growth on the lining of her colon. The patient's name is Nora Turcios, a 45-year-old woman with a family history of cancer. (MSNBC -- Health)
Children can 'imagine away' pain Oct 12, 2009
" Professor David Candy, a consultant paediatric gastroenterologist at Western Sussex Hospitals, said his team had tried hypnosis in a small group of children with severe abdominal pain problems and had 100% success rate. He added they are now keen to try the guided imagery technique to see if they can replicate the US findings. "There is really a dearth of information on how to manage children with abdominal pain and it's a very common problem which keeps children out of school. " Bookmark... (BBC News -- Health)
How to achieve 'planned patienthood' Oct 9, 2009
He made an appointment with a gastroenterologist and had high hopes that he might find some relief from his treatments. But something strange happened at that doctor's appointment. (CNN)
H1N1 Vaccines Begin But Don't Line Up Yet Oct 6, 2009
"I needed that protection," said Dr. John Eshun, a gastroenterologist who was among the first in line for vaccine at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. More than 5,500 kids with flulike illness have sought emergency care at that hospital since Aug. 1. (CBS News)
Drug May Help Colitis Patients Avoid Surgery Oct 6, 2009
After one year of follow-up, the researchers found that "treatment with infliximab reduced the need for colectomy by 41 percent compared to patients treated with placebo," lead author and Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. William Sandborn, said in a Mayo Clinic news release. The study appears in the October issue of the journal Gastroenterology. (MEDLINEplus)
Many patients with sleep apnea also suffer from GI tract conditions Oct 5, 2009
From their findings, the authors conclude that patients who appear to suffer from OSA should not only be investigated in sleep laboratory, but should also be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic exams in order to provide a comprehensive treatment approach. . (EurekAlert!)
Children's Belly Aches Don't Disappear with Antidepressant Oct 3, 2009
"Therefore, the pediatric gastroenterologist frequently has to make treatment decisions without the evidence of how drugs work in children," he added. SOURCE: American Gastroenterological Association, news release, Oct. 1, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Delaying Weight-Loss Surgery May Leave Teens at Risk Oct 3, 2009
Doctors "have to do a better job of identifying teens who are gaining enormous amounts of weight quickly and get help for them earlier," study co-author Dr. Stavra Xanthakos, an assistant professor of pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterologist, said in the news release. When a teen begins to gain weight rapidly, doctors should use a staged approach to manage the weight problem. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Antidepressant and placebo are equally effective in child pain relief Oct 1, 2009
"Many pharmaceutical products are prescribed for off-label use in children due to the lack of clinical trials testing the efficacy of the drugs in children and adolescents. Therefore, the pediatric gastroenterologist frequently has to make treatment decisions without the evidence of how drugs work in children," said Miguel Saps, MD, of Children's Memorial Hospital and lead author of the study. "The high placebo effect we identified in this study suggests that further studies of the use of... (EurekAlert!)
Drug Treats Ulcerative Colitis Sep 30, 2009
Our purpose in this study was to see if the use of infliximab for ulcerative colitis would reduce the need for surgery, says William Sandborn, M.D., a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist and lead author of the study. We found that treatment with infliximab reduced the need for colectomy by 41 percent compared to patients treated with placebo. (Newsmax)
Metabolic syndrome linked to liver disease in obese teenaged boys Sep 30, 2009
The link between metabolic syndrome and the suspected liver disease did not appear in adolescent girls, said study leader Rose C. Graham, M.D., a pediatric gastroenterologist at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. There were ethnic differences among the boys as well, she added, between Hispanic and non-Hispanic males. (EurekAlert!)
Acid Reflux Doesn't Just Cause Heartburn Sep 25, 2009
As an internist and gastroenterologist, I've seen patients who have suffered for years with atypical symptoms of GERD get better with treatment ... Gastroenterologists can diagnose acid reflux by slipping a thin, flexible instrument (endoscope) through the mouth and down the esophagus. (CBS News -- Health)
New Blood Tests May Detect Colon Cancer Sep 24, 2009
Dr. Jon LaPook, a gastroenterologist, undergoes a colonoscopy on camera to show how both the preparation and the procedure beat colon cancer. Stories. (CBS News -- Health)
Who's new, what's new Sep 20, 2009
As a gastroenterologist, McKinley will perform surgical procedures at the hospital and also offer patients continuing care at his office at 3 Pine Cone Drive, Suite 105. The Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes notices of new hires and promotions of managers and professionals in Volusia and Flagler counties. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
• COLUMN: Rectal pain common, often difficult to treat Sep 18, 2009
I saw my gastroenterologist, who sent me to another doctor for testing. The second doctor reported to me that surgery would not help, so I went back to the gastroenterologist ... Finally, my understanding gastroenterologist determined what my problem is. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Cyclist With Beastly Cancer Rides for Cure Sep 17, 2009
New Jersey gastroenterologist Ken Youner with his wife Cecile Sertic Youner in Hawaii before his diagnosis with kidney cancer ... When Youner, a New Jersey gastroenterologist and avid cyclist, was first diagnosed in 2003 at the age of 56, he already knew something about deadly cancers. (ABC News)
Did Swayze's Dancing Help in Cancer Battle? Sep 17, 2009
"There are people who do better than others, even those with advanced disease," said Dr. Suresh Chari, a gastroenterologist specializing in pancreatic cancer at the Mayo Clinic. "Almost all chemotherapy agents ... do benefit some subset of patients.". (ABC News)
A 'work in progress' (956) Sep 15, 2009
A gastroenterologist put him on an experimental drug regimen, Allain said, but he couldn't afford the $10,000-a-year treatment. Smoking marijuana proved to be a relief. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Why preparing for a colonoscopy is a two-step process Sep 14, 2009
The other stuff is dead cells, bacterial secretions, mucus, bile, and other material that collect all through the night, even if you have been fasting, says Dr. John Petrini, a gastroenterologist and immediate past president of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Most of this debris winds up on the right side of the colon. (Boston Globe)
Electronic Medical Records Chart a New Course Sep 14, 2009
There are thousands of such folders in the office o 00004000 f Dr. Claudia Gruss, a gastroenterologist in Connecticut. (CBS)She calls the charts and patient demographics "kind of a snapshot of what the patient's medical history is.". (CBS News)
Minimally Invasive Treatment Found Effective For Esophageal Cancer Sep 14, 2009
"In 20 percent of esophageal cancer cases in the United States, the cancer is detected in the early stages," says Ganapathy Prasad, M.D., gastroenterologist and lead author on the study ... "If patients do choose to proceed to surgery, they should be advised to seek out a high-volume surgical center," says Kenneth Wang, M.D., gastroenterologist and senior researcher on the study ... 20, 2009) Gastroenterologists are studying the safety and efficacy of a new system for delivering chemotherapy for... (Science Daily)
> Program puts docs out in the country Sep 12, 2009
If you have a community with 20,000 people, they may also need a cardiologist or a gastroenterologist or a pulmonary specialist. This year s program will have 11 first-year students, including three who have not expressed an interest in family medicine. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Call them old-fashioned, but Sep 12, 2009
Stillman spent decades as a gastroenterologist before being downsized at the hospital he was working at in Virginia. He reinvented himself as a geriatrician, completing a fellowship program at at age 57, reasoning he d never face a shortage of patients. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Obama's Preventive Care Pitch Sep 11, 2009
Dr. Jon LaPook, a gastroenterologist, undergoes a colonoscopy on camera to show how both the preparation and the procedure beat colon cancer ... As a gastroenterologist, I have seen patients' lives saved by the removal of polyps and early cancers found by colonoscopy. (CBS News -- Health)
Good Bacteria Can Fight Bad Bugs Sep 11, 2009
Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Bryan Vartabedian, with Texas Children's Hospital, recommended probiotics for little Raleigh. Her mom said, "We tried it and it worked within a day and it was awesome.". (Click2Houston, TX)
ASK DR. H: Screening guidelines change Sep 10, 2009
However, my gastroenterologist said that Medicare doesnt consider me to be at higher risk and wont pay for a colonoscopy until Im 70. Is that right. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Queen's offers latest acid reflux treatment Sep 9, 2009
Art Ushijima, Queen's president and chief executive officer, said the treatment "will allow our gastroenterologists to better treat and manage their patients with the disease known as Barrett's esophagus." ... It is a major contributor to Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition, said Dr. Christopher Aoki, gastroenterologist ... Art Ushijima, Queen's president and chief executive officer, said the treatment "will allow our gastroenterologists to better treat and manage their patients with... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
How I got well in India for $50 Sep 3, 2009
My friend, who works for an outsourcing firm, called a gastroenterologist -- not a general practitioner but a specialist -- and set up an appointment for 10 a.m. We drove to the hospital, a mile away. It looked brand-new; the floors were shiny and everything glistened. (Salon)
Michaels Milk of Amnesia Sep 3, 2009
I remember seeing the gastroenterologist through my milk-of-amnesia haze, and feeling something for him that was akin to love. Not desire, just an expansive, all-encompassing euphoria that had no rhyme or reason. (Slate)
IBS Remedies Sep 3, 2009
Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Michael Picco recommends choosing brands that contain lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, the so called good bacteria. These bacteria aid the digestive process and can relieve the bloating, pain and gas associated with irritable bowel syndrome. (Suite101.com)
High-dose Therapy For Liver Disease Not Effective, Study Suggests Sep 1, 2009
"Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a serious liver disease lacking an effective medical therapy," says Keith Lindor, M.D., Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist and the study's lead researcher. "Some studies have shown that the use of ursodeoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring bile acid, may be a potential solution for patients. Our research, however, showed long-term use of this treatment in high dosages is not suitable for patients.". (Science Daily)
Tic Tacs bad for overnight dry mouth Aug 31, 2009
This is unfortunate since they are like any other specialist who chose to focus on only one part or function of the body, such as a cardiologist, gastroenterologist or one of the many specialties. Write to Peter Gott, c/o United Media, 200 Madison Ave., Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10016. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Iowa hospital pays $4.5 million in fraud case Aug 26, 2009
Covenant spokesman Chris Hyers said the five doctors in question are two orthopedic surgeons, two neurosurgeons and a gastroenterologist. The hospital's highest-paid physician, gastroenterologist Victor Lawrinenko, was part of the inquiry and was paid $1. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
I-Team: Las Vegas Doctors Favor Reform Aug 26, 2009
"I think it's the only way in which insurance companies will have any competition and it's the only way in which insurance companies will start to decrease their premiums and look at other ways of trying to be more cost efficient when they're competing against the government as a payer," said Dr. Frank Nemec, gastroenterologist. The doctors insist reform must include regulation of the private insurance industry. (KLAS-TV)
FDA Investigating Weight-Loss Drug Over Reports of Liver Damage Aug 26, 2009
The weight loss gleaned from the drug is quite modest, about 5 kilograms, said Dr. Timothy Pfanner, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine and a gastroenterologist with Scott & White, in Temple, Texas. "It's not a really effective drug. The benefit is not so great to begin with," he said, and additional risks might simply make the drug that much less attractive. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
I-Team: Las Vegas Docs Talks About Health Care Reform Aug 25, 2009
"The areas that are broken are the people that can't get insurance. The people who become ill and lose their insurance. The rising health care premiums that are doubling every seven years and it's a system that's not sustainable," said Dr. Frank Nemec, gastroenterologist. The existing reform proposals -- there are four of them -- target two main goals: Expanding access and lowering costs. (KLAS-TV)
Health program features local doctor Aug 20, 2009
Underwood is a gastroenterologist, who is a partner in the G.I. Associates firm in Jackson. Underwood visits Forest every other Friday to see patients. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Sunscreen and bug repellent don't mix Aug 18, 2009
When I visited my gastroenterologist, he said he had never heard of such a thing. I was quite surprised and would like to educate him. (Athens Banner-Herald)
• Gallbladder removal leads to complications Aug 14, 2009
I urge you to speak to your physician and request a referral to a gastroenterologist for a second opinion. This type of physician specializes in disorders that affect the digestive tract. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Aspirin May Stem Deaths from Colorectal Cancer Aug 13, 2009
"It's a pretty significant benefit and does suggest aspirin may have a role in treatment of patients with established colorectal cancer as well as for the prevention of developing initial tumors," said the study's lead author, Dr. Andrew Chan, a gastroenterologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School ... SOURCES: Andrew Chan, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor, medicine, Harvard Medical School, and gastroenterologist, Massachusetts... (MEDLINEplus)
Aspirin lowers colon cancer death risk: study Aug 12, 2009
Dr. Andrew Chan, a gastroenterologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston, and colleagues studied aspirin use in 1,279 men and women with colorectal cancer that had not spread to other parts of the body. In a separate analysis of subgroups of patients, the researchers found that among the 549 participants who used aspirin regularly after their diagnosis, 81, about 15 percent, died from colon cancer. (Xinhuanet, China)
Letters to the editor (8/7/09) Aug 7, 2009
I've had a heart procedure, a colon procedure, frequent regular visits to the specialists -- cardiologist, urologist, gastroenterologist and family practice physician -- with no delays and excellent professional service. The government has never denied me any service under my plan. (Anchorage Daily News)
Pacemakers Used To Help Children With Stomach Problems Aug 3, 2009
2, 2009) Physicians at Nationwide Children s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio are turning to a device typically used in adults with heart problems to help children with severe stomach conditions. In June, surgeons implanted a pacemaker in a 16-year-old patient with gastroparesis, a debilitating stomach condition that affects the way the body processes food. (Science Daily)
Health Care in Crisis Aug 1, 2009
He consulted with a doctor of internal medicine and a gastroenterologist, who ordered numerous diagnostic tests and determined that surgery was required. The gastroenterologist, after performing a Whipple Procedure, or bile duct bypass, on Mike's pancreas in May 2002, had bad news for the Ellis family: He'd found tumors in Mike's pancreas, and so many tumors in his liver that he said he quit counting them at 100 ... Reporting back to the original gastroenterologist on their failed search for... (BusinessWeek)
Ambulance crew outstanding Jul 26, 2009
gastroenterologist wrote on Jul 24, 2009 8:54 AM:" Excellent job Lakes crew. Looking foward to our next mutual assist! See ya on the scene, and once again; great job! ". khbalaska wrote on Jul 24, 2009 8:02 AM:" The valley EMS services ROCK! ". (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Bedwetting, soiling can be addressed, with doc's help Jul 22, 2009
"School-age and older children may start holding bowel movements when they go to school or summer camp and are faced with a toilet less private than the one at home," said pediatric gastroenterologist Jeremy King, also affiliated with Kapi'olani ... Pediatric urologist Dr. Ronald Sutherland and pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Jeremy King will discuss causes of children's incontinence and share solutions. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Excessive sweat makes teenager self-conscious Jul 21, 2009
I went to the ENT, who told me that I was OK and to try a gastroenterologist. My gastro did an endoscopy and couldn't find a thing (except for an irritated throat), but diagnosed me with gastritis and told me to take an antacid as well as the Nexium. (Athens Banner-Herald)
L'interventioniste Jul 18, 2009
As a young gastroenterologist and self-described mercenary of emergency medicine , he helped launch M;decins sans fronti;res in the early 1970s. He broadcast the plight of the Vietnamese boat people in the late 1970s, advised Mitterrand in the 1980s, roused public indignation over events in Somalia, Bosnia and Rwanda in the 1990s, and served as interim governor of Kosovo after Nato s attack on Serbia; more recently he has become the most prominent of several socialists in Sarkozy s cabinet. (The American Conservative)
There are 2 kinds of gluten reactions Jul 17, 2009
In fact, according to Dr. Kenneth Fine, a gastroenterologist and gluten specialist, "Celiac disease is the tip of the iceberg of gluten-induced disease. Celiac sprue is the end-stage of immunologic sensitivity directed at the small intestine.". In other words, you can have gluten intolerance, and experience an immune reaction when you eat gluten, without having celiac disease. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Colonoscopy Beats 'Camera Pill' at Catching Colon Cancer Jul 17, 2009
SOURCES: Andre Van Gossum, M.D., department of gastroenterology, Erasme University Hospital, Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium; Felice Schnoll-Sussman, M.D., gastroenterologist and director, research, the Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York City; July 16, 2009, The New England Journal of Medicine. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Efforts help resuscitate health care system Jul 13, 2009
Oswego County received $300,000 for loan repayment assistance for two physicians, an anesthesiologist and a gastroenterologist. The county also received $200,000 to develop orthopedic surgery and primary care practices. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Stimulus cash for e-medical records boosts etransmedia Jul 7, 2009
Kumar is a gastroenterologist who works with a nurse practitioner. For $500 a month, etransmedia will manage the office s electronic medical records and e-prescriptions on its shared system. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Drug-induced diarrhea proved fatal to woman Jul 7, 2009
You advised the writer to see a gastroenterologist ... You advised the writer to see a gastroenterologist. (Athens Banner-Herald)
State drawing hard lines in reducing health care costs Jul 4, 2009
The idea of having a virtual colonoscopy, using X-rays to scan the colon, often is tempting to people who need the procedure, said Dr. Bruce Silverman, a gastroenterologist at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. But Washington officials have decided against paying for virtual colonoscopies, part of the state s drive to cut costs by denying coverage for treatments that officials decide offer little benefit for an added cost. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Celiac Disease Making Inroads in U.S. Jul 3, 2009
"Celiac disease has become much more common in the last 50 years, and we don't know why," said Dr. Joseph Murray, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist who led the study. "It now affects about 1 in 100 people.". (MEDLINEplus)
Cetuximab for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Jul 2, 2009
Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the and any section headings (New England Journal of Medicine)
Mayo Clinic study finds celiac disease 4 times more common than in 1950s Jul 1, 2009
"Celiac disease has become much more common in the last 50 years, and we don't know why," says Joseph Murray, M.D., () the Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist who led the study. "It now affects about one in a hundred people. We also have shown that undiagnosed or 'silent' celiac disease may have a significant impact on survival. The increasing prevalence, combined with the mortality impact, suggests celiac disease could be a significant public health issue.". (EurekAlert!)
Word on the street: Family bakes goodies at Doré Bakery in Clovis Jun 29, 2009
Mazhar Javaid, a specialist in lung disease and sleep disorders; Tahir Hassan, who does internal medicine; Naeem Akhtar, gastroenterologist; and Mohammad Anwer, surgeon. The 9,637-square-foot building in northwest Fresno is being built for Drs. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Americans cut preventive health care to save cash Jun 25, 2009
"Here at the University of Connecticut, you will see a lot of people come to you because they didn't get screened in time for cancer," says gastroenterologist Joseph Anderson, clinical director of the UConn Health Center's Colon Cancer Prevention Program. The program pays gastroenterologists and pathologists half their usual fees. (USA Today)
• Is bowel surgery the cause of uncontrollable diarrhea? Jun 18, 2009
Your friend should be under the care of a gastroenterologist. She also needs to be careful with her diet. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
What constitutes constipation and what are the best treatments? Jun 16, 2009
Fiber is a good first step in treatment, both fiber that comes naturally in fruits and vegetables and over-the-counter drugs like Metamucil containing psyllium, says Dr. Braden Kuo, a gastroenterologist at the Digestive Healthcare Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. But too much fiber can cause bloating and gas, so don't overdo it. (Boston Globe)
Don't get scammed by fake health plans Jun 6, 2009
Her daughter made an appointment to see Dr. Robert Epsten, a San Diego, California, gastroenterologist, to get treatment for her Crohn's disease. Epsten was listed on Direct Med's Web site as being part of its network, but when Meredith arrived at Epsten's office, his staff said they didn't accept the Direct Med card. (CNN -- Health)
New Tests Spot Tough-to-Detect Cancers Sooner Jun 5, 2009
"The earlier we can diagnose a patient, the better the types of treatment we can offer, and the more likely they are to have long-term survival after treatment," study senior author Lewis Roberts, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, said in a news release. The results appear in the June issue of Gastroenterology. (MEDLINEplus)
Powerful Antacids Raise Chances of Fracture Jun 4, 2009
"The medicines may increase the risk of fracture," said study author Dr. Douglas A. Corley, a gastroenterologist at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco ... SOURCES: Douglas A. Corley, M.D., gastroenterologist, Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco; Elton Strauss, M.D., associate professor, chief of Orthopaedic Trauma and Adult Reconstruction, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City; June 1, 2009, presentation, Digestive Disease Week meeting, Chicago. (MEDLINEplus)
