Sutter Medical Foundation debuts offices Nov 18, 2008
Dr. Yinka Davies specializes in pediatric gastroenterology; Dr. Jagbir Powar will provide cardiology services that include stress tests, echo cardiograms and cardiac ultrasound. Payton Barrett, Reinhardt Hilzinger, Bindu Nair and Barbara Spinelli are primary care doctors. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Could Stem Cells Regenerate Injured Liver? Nov 17, 2008
For the first time, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine led by Linda Greenbaum, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, have demonstrated that cells expressing the marker can differentiate into both liver cells and cells that line the bile duct. See also. (Science Daily)
Encorium Third Quarter 2008 Operating Results on Track, Postpones Filing of 10-Q as it Evaluates Goodwill Impairment Charge Nov 15, 2008
The Company has drug and biologics development as well as clinical trial experience across a wide variety of therapeutic areas such as infectious diseases, cardiovascular, vaccines, oncology, diabetes endocrinology/metabolism, gene therapy, immunology, neurology, gastroenterology, dermatology, hepatology, women's health and respiratory medicine. Encorium believes that its expertise in the design of complex clinical trials, its therapeutic experience and commitment to excellence, and its... (PR Newswire)
Crohn's patients plea for study Nov 15, 2008
Jack Satsangi, professor of gastroenterology at Edinburgh University's school of molecular and clinical medicine, said: "Crohn's disease is a common cause of chronic ill health in both children and adults in Scotland and influences their quality of life, schooling and work. "It is of great importance to all of us that we identify effective new therapies in clinical trials. " Bookmark with: SEE ALSO 21 Oct 08 | Health 20 May 08 | Health RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the... (BBC News -- UK)
Study ID's effective irritable bowel therapies Nov 15, 2008
Because past research has been mixed, doctors' treatment guidelines mention the remedies, but don't necessarily give them a ringing endorsement, says author Alex Ford, M.D., a registrar of gastroenterology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario ... The study results are not surprising, says Joanne A.P. Wilson, M.D., a professor of medicine in the gastroenterology department at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. (CNN)
Case Of Patient "Cured" Of HIV Baffles Doctors Nov 15, 2008
Htter is a hematologist in the Clinic for Gastroenterology, Infections and Rheumatology at the Charit-Medical University in Berlin, Germany, where the patient is being treated. He first reported the case at a conference in February this year, according to a report in MedPage Today. (Medical News Today)
Bone Marrow Transplant Might Cure HIV? Nov 14, 2008
Dr. Gero Hutter and Thomas Schneider of the Clinic for Gastroenterology, Infections and Rheumatology of the Berlin Charite hospital said the man, a 42-year-old American living in Berlin, has shown no sign of either disease since the transplant which was performed two years ago ... We performed all tests, not only with blood but also with other reservoirs, Dr. Thomas Schneider of the Clinic for Gastroenterology, Infections and Rheumatology of the Berlin Charite hospital told a news conference. (eFluxMedia)
Bone marrow transplant suppresses AIDS in patient Nov 13, 2008
Dr. Gero Hutter and Thomas Schneider of the Clinic for Gastroenterology, Infections and Rheumatology of the Berlin Charite hospital said on Wednesday the team sought a bone marrow donor who had a genetic mutation known to help the body resist AIDS infection. The mutation affects a receptor, a cellular doorway, called CCR5 that the AIDS virus uses to get into the cells it infects. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Adalimumab may reduce health-care costs for Crohn's disease patients Nov 13, 2008
Two recent studies published in Gastroenterology and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology further our understanding of these major illnesses ... Crohn's disease (CD) patients treated with adalimumab have lower one-year risks of hospitalization and surgery, reports a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute ... In addition, those with flat low-grade dysplasia (fLGD) have a higher rate of progression to advanced... (EurekAlert!)
Northeast Health System CEO Resigns Nov 12, 2008
New innovative capabilities exist in cardiology and cardiovascular care, gastroenterology, surgery, oncology, radiology, and emergency medicine. The organization has been noted as a 100 Top Hospital for 5 of the last 8 years with distinction for its repeat performance of excellence in clinical and financial outcomes. (Danvers Herald, MA)
New Imaging Technology Accurately Identifies A Broad Spectrum Of Liver Disease Nov 11, 2008
1, 2008) Noninvasively measuring liver stiffness with transient elastography accurately diagnoses patients with late-stage liver disease, reports a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and. (May 23, 2007) Two recent studies have found that magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), a new imaging technique is an accurate tool for non-invasive diagnosis of liver diseases. (Science Daily)
Strand awarded N.D. Colleague of the Year Nov 11, 2008
Others awarded: Dr. Fadel Nammour, Gastroenterology at 32nd Avenue, and Dr. Rich Vetter, Family Medicine at West Fargo, received the Fargo Colleague of the Year awards; Dr. Abigail Ring, Family Medicine at Detroit Lakes, received the Minnesota Colleague of the Year award; Dr. Joe Burns, Emergency Medicine at 32nd Avenue, and Dr. Myra Quanrud, Pediatrics at Jamestown, received the Community Physicians of the Year awards; Kevin Pitzer, CAO of Innovis Health, received the Champion award.... (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008
But patients who combine baby aspirin with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, or NSAID, are two to four times as likely as others to have stomach or intestinal bleeding, according to the three medical societies that wrote the guidelines: the American College of Gastroenterology, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. That's why doctors should assess the risk for potentially life-threatening bleeding when they first consider giving aspirin or anti-clotting drugs to... (USA Today -- Money)
Surgery beneficial in heartburn Nov 8, 2008
" Professor Roger Jones, head of general practice at King's College London and chair of the Primary Care Gastroenterology Society said surgery was often regarded as "too extreme" for something which is not a serious problem. "But for some people, it is a serious problem which could potentially mean a lifetime of tablet taking. " Bookmark with: SEE ALSO 15 Apr 07 | Health 03 Jan 05 | Health 15 Jul 03 | Health RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet... (BBC News)
Recent Valley promotions and hires Nov 8, 2008
Brad Pasternak, a pediatric gastroenterologist, recently joined the hospital's division of gastroenterology. James Chien has joined the Desert Pain Institute in Mesa. (AZCentral -- Business)
Today's Stories Nov 7, 2008
Medical Physician Assistant or nurse practitioner needed for growing Gastroenterology practice in. (). (The Augusta Chronicle)
UC Davis researchers discover Achilles' heel in pancreatic cancer Nov 7, 2008
Specialists in surgical oncology, gastrointestinal surgery, medical oncology, interventional radiology, gastroenterology, radiology and radiation oncology work together to define treatment plans for patients and develop novel medications. For more information, visit. (EurekAlert!)
Fighting to pinch pennies, some cutting medical care Nov 6, 2008
At Gastroenterology Consultants of Greater Cincinnati, administrator Greg Bush, too, is experiencing bad debt issues. He is working on fixes such as getting more money from patients up front, setting up more aggressive payment plans, giving patients quick-pay discounts and allowing people to pay bills online. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Gene That Helps Control Production Of Stomach Acid Discovered Nov 5, 2008
19, 2006) According to a new article in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GRD), more commonly known as, acid reflux, is linked to obesity. Since (GRD) is strongly. (Science Daily)
Research shows raised incidence of psychoses among migrant groups Nov 5, 2008
Research is focused on translational research, cancer, cardiology, clinical pharmacology, inflammation, infectious diseases, stem cells, dermatology, gastroenterology, haematology, diabetes, neuroscience, surgery and dentistry. The School is nationally and internationally recognised for research in these areas, reflected in the 40 million it attracts annually in research income. (EurekAlert!)
New research finds markers for esophageal cancer before it develops Nov 4, 2008
With that in mind, researchers at Rhode Island Hospital's Molecular Pathology Core Facility and the Division of Gastroenterology, along with researchers at the Oregon Health and Science University, and Massachusetts General Hospital, set out to identify biomarkers that could distinguish between low-grade and high-grade dysplasia. Using state-of-the-art molecular techniques, including laser capture microdissection followed by gene expression analysis, the researchers identified a number of... (EurekAlert!)
New Study Shows that PEGASYS(R) Regimen Provides Higher Sustained Virological Response Rates for Hepatitis C Patients Nov 2, 2008
Professor Colombo, Head of the 1st Division of Gastroenterology and A.M. Migliavacca Center for Liver Disease at the University of Milan, and colleagues will present the results of a study, which found significantly higher SVR rates in patients treated with PEGASYS/ribavirin as compared to those treated with peginterferon alfa-2b (PegIntron)/ribavirin (66 percent vs. 54 percent, p=0. 02). (PR Newswire)
How did glycine significantly decrease liver injury? Nov 1, 2008
A research article to be published on October 21, 2008 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this question ... About World Journal of Gastroenterology ... World Journal of Gastroenterology (WJG), a leading international journal in gastroenterology and hepatology, has established a reputation for publishing first class research on esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, liver cancer, viral hepatitis, colorectal cancer, and H pylori infection. (EurekAlert!)
Austin doc joins Texas Medical Board Oct 31, 2008
Willeford is a founding partner of Austin Gastroenterology, a member of the Texas Society of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterology Association and the. He is also a member of the Austin Heartgift board of directors, and a past board member of the Travis County Blood Bank and Austin Center for Attitudinal Healing. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Breaking news: Caledonia man admits to wife’s murder Oct 30, 2008
Lisa Holliman worked as a nurse at Gastroenterology Associates in Columbus and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She also was a cheerleading coach for Caledonia Jr. Peewee football. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Clostridium difficile — More Difficult Than Ever Oct 30, 2008
From the Gastroenterology Division, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston. Address reprint requests to Dr. Kelly at Dana 601, Gastroenterology BIDMC, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Toxic Bile Damages The Liver Oct 28, 2008
The Heidelberg University Hospital team, including Dr. Daniel Gotthardt and Dr. Peter Sauer of the Gastroenterology Department and Dr. Heiko Runz and Professor Dr. Johannes Zschocke of the Institute of Human Genetics, discovered that a mutation of the ABCB4 gene can cause inadequate secretion of bile in the liver, giving rise to cirrhosis. The illness can begin in childhood or at an adult age and lead to death. (Science Daily)
Novel Marker Of Colon Cancer Oct 28, 2008
A research article to be published on October 14, 2008 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this question. In this research, by using the combined methods of laser microdissection (LMD), P27-based RNA amplification, and polypeptide, They evaluated differentially expressed genes between early carcinoma and lymph node metastatic patients. (Science Daily)
Fiber May Protect Against Small Bowel Cancer Oct 28, 2008
The small intestine makes up 75 percent of the digestive tract, yet rarely do cancers develop there, more often showing up in the large intestine, or colon, Dr. Arthur Schatzkin from the National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland and colleagues explain in the journal Gastroenterology ... SOURCE: Gastroenterology, October 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Pill Camera Works Well in Elderly Oct 28, 2008
Dr. Angelos A. Papadopoulos from Attikon University General Hospital, Athens describe their study of so-called video-capsule endoscopy in the American Journal of Gastroenterology ... SOURCE: American Journal of Gastroenterology, October 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Notes from med school (1) Oct 27, 2008
Notes from med school. Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Nexium Helps Prevent Aspirin-Related Ulcers Oct 27, 2008
That finding comes from a study reported in the American Journal of Gastroenterology ... SOURCE: American Journal of Gastroenterology, October 2008. (Newsmax)
Brains Over Guts Oct 24, 2008
The drug works for only a subset of patients with IBS, says Dr. William Chey, director of the gastroenterology physiology laboratory at the University of Michigan Health System. Because IBS appears to have a variety of causes, says Chey, I don t think there will be a silver bullet that will work for all IBS patients. (Forbes -- Business)
Research/21/Human Subjects 2008 Oct 24, 2008
Dr. Wodka has been involved in protocol development and implementation of Phase II, IIIa and IIIb studies across such diverse therapeutic areas as Respiratory Care, Critical Care & Surgery, Oncology, Gastroenterology and most recently Immunology and Rheumatology, where he participated in US and International medical affairs projects developing such commonly recognized drugs such as ProCrit, Ambien and others. Dr. Wodka holds a Master s in Divinity degree with specialized training in bio-ethics... (Nogales International, AZ)
AGA releases evidence-based GERD guidelines Oct 22, 2008
Therefore, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute has published evidence-based guidelines for the management and treatment of suspected GERD. The guidelines, which are the first produced through AGA's innovative guideline development process, are published in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the AGA Institute ... " To develop the guidelines, a set of 12 broad questions were identified by experts in the field to encapsulate the most common management questions faced... (EurekAlert!)
UT Medicine San Antonio clinic opens in Westover Hills Oct 21, 2008
UT Medicine at Westover Hills will offer health care services through a diverse range of specialists in areas that include cardiology, pulmonary disease, surgery, urology, gastroenterology as well as family medicine. The new clinic will provide specialty care for residents that would otherwise have to drive to the South Texas Medical Center or across town to see a specialist. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Multi-Centre European Clinical Trial Shows Advanced Dysplasia and Early Cancer of Esophagus Cured With Combined Endoscopic Resection and Radiofrequency Ablation With HALO Ablation System Oct 20, 2008
Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- BARRX Medical, Inc. today announced clinical trial results presented at the United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW) in Vienna, Austria, October 18-22, 2008 ... Jacques Bergman, M.D., Associate Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, was the senior investigator for this study ... About the United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW) The UEGW is sponsored by the United European Gastroenterology Federation and is... (PR Newswire)
Ono Enters into License Agreement with Progenics Oct 17, 2008
Principal programs are directed toward gastroenterology, virology -- including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections -- and oncology. For further information, please visit Progenics' web site at. (JCN Network, Japan)
Memorial Announces New Medical Director For Research Oct 16, 2008
After completing her fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Duke University, Dr. Schmitt went on to complete a fellowship in Health Services Research followed by a Masters degree in Biometry in Informatics. In 1996 Dr. Schmitt opened Southeastern Clinical Research, the first multi-specialty clinical trials center in this area. (The Chattanoogan)
Local doctor's cookbook is 'anti-cancer' Oct 16, 2008
The Mt. Lebanon epidemiologist -- she works in UPMC's Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition -- says she read hundreds of papers and only included the best information. "It was all documented.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Oct 16, 2008
From the Division of Gastroenterology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago. An audio version of this article is available at www. (New England Journal of Medicine)
New Therapeutic Treatment Approach Improves Survival In Esophageal Cancer Patients Oct 15, 2008
14, 2008) A study released at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Orlando found that a new therapeutic treatment, when delivered endoscopically and used in combination with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, improved survival rates in patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer. Cancer of the esophagus often has a poor survival rate. (Science Daily)
Vitamin D Deficiency Common In Patients With IBD, Chronic Liver Disease Oct 14, 2008
13, 2008) New research presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Orlando found patients with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic liver disease were at increased risk of developing Vitamin D deficiencies. Two separate studies highlight the importance of regular Vitamin D checkups in the evaluation of patients with certain digestive diseases. (Science Daily)
Metabolic Syndrome Raises Colon Cancer Risk 75% Oct 14, 2008
"Metabolic syndrome is a conglomeration of three or four diseases, that together can portend a worse prognosis for certain illnesses, including a number of cancers," said study co-author Dr. Donald Garrow, a clinical gastroenterology fellow at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston ... Garrow and his colleague, Dr. Mark Delegge, presented their findings last week at the American College of Gastroenterology scientific meeting, in Orlando, Fla. (MEDLINEplus)
New Screening Technologies Improve Detection Of Polyps During Colonoscopy Oct 11, 2008
10, 2008) Two studies presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando highlight new technologies with the potential to improve the detection of colorectal polyps and flat lesions during colonoscopy ... The American College of Gastroenterology endorses colonoscopy as the preferred strategy for colorectal cancer screening because of its remarkable sensitivity in detecting and removing polyps before they become cancerous ... 5, 2007) Two studies in... (Science Daily)
Outlook For Crohn's Disease Improves Thanks To New Therapies Oct 11, 2008
These findings were presented today at the 2008 American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Meeting ... 5, 2006) A promising new therapy pioneered by University of Kentucky gastroenterology specialists may offer improved lives to patients suffering from moderate to severe forms of the. (Science Daily)
Doctors' Groups Collaborate on Care for Heart Patients Oct 11, 2008
The American College of Cardiology, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Heart Association guidelines call on doctors to better assess the patient's risk factors before treatment starts ... "We must be more proactive in assessing individual patient risk to be able to prevent gastrointestinal problems as antiplatelet therapy is actually initiated," Dr. David A. Johnson, immediate past president of the American College of Gastroenterology, said in the same news release. (MEDLINEplus)
This week's breakthroughs, tips and trends Oct 11, 2008
Similar rates were seen for sulphur dioxide, he told the American College of Gastroenterology. He says the link may exist because air pollution causes inflammation in the body. (Times Online)
What is the relationship between laryngopharyngeal reflux and reflux esophagitis? Oct 11, 2008
A research article to be published on July 28, 2008 in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this question ... Correspondence to: Dr. Yung-Chih Lai, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Cathay General Hospital, 280, Section 4, Jen-Ai Road, Taipei 10630, Taiwan,China ... About World Journal of Gastroenterology. (EurekAlert!)
Radio-Frequency Tags Cut Specimen Bottle Errors Oct 10, 2008
The study and proposal were expected to be presented Tuesday at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting, in Orlando, Fla. "The Gastroenterology and Colorectal Surgery outpatient endoscopy unit at our facility yields over 30,000 specimen bottles that are sent for pathologic review every year," study author Dr. Dawn Francis, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, said in a clinic news release. (MEDLINEplus)
Gene Mutation Tied to Transplant Rejection in Kids Oct 10, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A mutation, or "variant," of a key immune system gene appears to increase the risk of liver transplant rejection by children who carry the variant, Pennsylvania-based researchers report in the journal Gastroenterology ... SOURCE: Gastroenterology, September 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Vitamin D Deficiency Makes Bowel Disease Worse Oct 10, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A vitamin D deficiency can make inflammatory bowel disease more severe and worsen the quality of life for affected individuals, according to a study presented this week at the 73rd annual scientific meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology. Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, refers to a group of conditions, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, marked by chronic inflammation in the intestines, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain and... (MEDLINEplus)
New Study Examines Effectiveness Of Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests Oct 8, 2008
"This excellent decision analysis by Dr. Zauber and colleagues confirms the validity of colorectal cancer screening in men and women ages 50 to 75, which will provide the greatest benefit with saving of resources. Unfortunately the majority of Americans in this age range do not get screened at all, resulting in tragic consequences for them and their families. There is no reason why 50,000 people should die of this disease in America each year," added Dr. Sidney Winawer, the Paul Sherlock Chair... (Science Daily)
Air Pollution May Increase Risk Of Appendicitis Oct 8, 2008
New research presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Orlando, suggests a novel connection. See also. (Science Daily)
Virtual colonoscopy a less invasive cancer screener Oct 8, 2008
Brooks said patients who cringe at the prospect of having to cleanse before screenings ought to search out the few centers where the radiology and gastroenterology departments operate more as a team. It s my impression that this sort of coordination is pretty infrequent, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Generic less effective in treating Crohn's, J&J study finds Oct 7, 2008
at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology. The researchers followed 508 Crohn's sufferers in the United States, Europe, and Israel, for 26 weeks. (Boston Globe)
Colon cancer tests can stop at 75, officials say Oct 7, 2008
The task force's stance on CT colonography and the stool DNA test is contrary to recent recommendations from the American Cancer Society, as well as radiology and gastroenterology groups that say the newer tests are effective and could encourage people scared of colonoscopies to get checked out. Only about half of those who need screening have it done. (MSNBC -- Health)
Pollution linked to appendicitis Oct 7, 2008
The study, presented to an American College of Gastroenterology conference, suggests pollution raises the general risk of tissue inflammation. The appendix is a small pouch connected to the large intestine. (BBC News -- Health)
New Study Finds Summer Is Peak Season For Diagnosis Of Esophagus Disorder Oct 7, 2008
6, 2008) Most people who experience chronic heartburn have symptoms that are caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Two new studies presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology examined eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a condition that can mimic symptoms of GERD, in a small proportion of people. See also. (Science Daily)
CRC screening before Medicare age could save millions in federal health-care dollars Oct 7, 2008
Orlando, FL, October 6, 2008 A screening program for colon cancer in patients starting ten years prior to Medicare eligibility, at age 55 instead of Medicare's 65, would save at least two dollars for every dollar spent, according to a new study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando ... About the American College of Gastroenterology ... Founded in 1932, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is an organization with an... (EurekAlert!)
Inflammatory bowel gene uncovered Oct 6, 2008
Professor Jack Satsangi a gastroenterology expert at the University of Edinburgh said previous research on IL10 as a treatment had focused on another inflammatory bowel condition, Crohn's disease. "It may be that it didn't work in Crohn's disease but it's worth pursuing in ulcerative colitis," he said. (BBC News -- Health)
Free drug samples carry risks for children Oct 6, 2008
Senior author Dr. Neal LeLeiko, director of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition at Hasbro Children's Hospital, and a professor of pediatrics at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, added, "Previous findings in adults strongly suggest that free drug samples serve as a marketing tool. Our study shows that samples can pose a serious and unappreciated risk to our children.". . (EurekAlert!)
Metabolic Syndrome Increases Colorectal Cancer Risk Oct 6, 2008
In a large U.S. population-based study presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, metabolic syndrome patients had a 75 percent higher risk of colorectal cancer compared to those without metabolic syndrome. Dr. Donald Garrow and Dr. Mark Delegge of the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston analyzed data of patients who reported a history of metabolic syndrome and colorectal cancer from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a... (Newsmax)
Stomach 'Bugs' Linked to Bowel Diseases Oct 6, 2008
A previous episode of infectious gastroenteritis was associated with a 40 percent greater risk of inflammatory bowel disease, the researchers report in the medical journal Gastroenterology ... SOURCE: Gastroenterology, September 2008. (Newsmax)
Breakthrough Optical Technology To Assess Colon Cancer Risk, Accuracy Oct 4, 2008
"Our premise is that since the lining of the large intestine -- rectum and colon -- is contiguous, if you see an abnormality in one part of the colon, then somewhere else in the colon you have a higher likelihood of harboring an adenoma [benign tumor] or carcinoma [malignant tumor]," said Hemant K. Roy, M.D., director of gastroenterology research at NorthShore University HealthSystem and the study's principal clinical researcher ... "While the technology is still in the clinical trial phase,"... (Science Daily)
