Prague medical misadventure a lesson in the pitfalls of travellers' insurance Oct 31, 2008
After speaking to gastroenterologists in England, Canada and Prague, Dr. Stewart said it was still too risky for her husband to fly the Atlantic ... She was planning to take Dr. Malleson to see Ingvar Bjarnason, a gastroenterologist at King's College Hospital in London. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Keep Your Health on Track During The Hectic Holiday Season Oct 28, 2008
"No one wants to miss out on the fun of the holidays feeling bloated, uncomfortable and sluggish," says gastroenterologist Dr. Cynthia Yoshida. "The good news is most constipation is temporary and easily treated, allowing you to continue with your holiday celebrations.". (Pekin Times, IL)
114 hep C cases linked to 2 Las Vegas clinics Oct 24, 2008
Both clinics were affiliated with Dr. Dipak Desai, a prominent Nevada gastroenterologist who headed several endoscopy clinics in the Las Vegas area. Desai surrendered his license to practice medicine pending the results of health district and police investigations. (MSNBC -- Health)
• Bowel problems may be caused by dairy food additive Oct 21, 2008
If you truly have IBS, see a gastroenterologist, who can give you up-to-date information about available treatments appropriate for you. If you believe you do not have IBS but are simply suffering from an allergy to carrageen, see an allergist. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Raptor Pharmaceuticals Announces Phase 2a Clinical Trial Initiation in Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Oct 20, 2008
Cysteamine represents an exciting potential treatment for NASH patients currently limited to diet and exercise for disease management. The NASH program is part of our strategy to leverage cysteamine's known safety profile and potential efficacy in several indications where it has already shown promise in clinical and preclinical studies. (Canada Newswire)
New Therapeutic Treatment Approach Improves Survival In Esophageal Cancer Patients Oct 15, 2008
According to lead investigator Dr. Chang, "This new treatment, in combination with chemoradiation in this group of patients, represents an encouraging increase in survival relative to historical controls and therefore warrants additional evaluation. TNFeradeTM is a promising treatment that represents a new paradigm in esophageal cancer treatment, with the gastroenterologist administering the local anti-tumor agent through a scope.". Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS.. (Science Daily)
Amitabh recovering fast, to be discharged soon Oct 14, 2008
Amitabh who is being treated by renowned gastroenterologist Dr Jayant Barve, is reportedly responding well to the treatment and is likely to be discharged in the next two days. Talking of his fathers condition, son Abhishek Bachchan said, Pa is responding well to the medication. (Zee News)
Outlook For Crohn's Disease Improves Thanks To New Therapies Oct 11, 2008
"Historically, patients with Crohn's disease have been treated sequentially with steroids, then azathioprine, then monoclonal antibodies such as infliximab. The study definitively demonstrates that infliximab-based strategies are more effective than azathioprine," says William Sandborn, M.D., the lead author and a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic. "Clinicians should consider a shift in practice to incorporate this new data.". (Science Daily)
Indian Doctors Perform Liver Transplant on 7-Month-Old Child Oct 10, 2008
Pediatric gastroenterologist Dr Anupam Sibal and his team found Sivojit's father Indranil Paul to be a fit donor. A part of his liver was taken to be transplanted into his son. (News Locale)
Radio-Frequency Tags Cut Specimen Bottle Errors Oct 10, 2008
"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. "Over the past several years, Mayo Clinic identified some issues with mislabeling of tissue specimens in the units. Most labeling errors have been due to either the wrong patient label or no label being affixed to a specimen... (MEDLINEplus)
Dealing With Acid Reflux During Pregnancy Oct 8, 2008
Acid reflux is common during pregnancy, said Dr. Anish Sheth, a gastroenterologist and assistant professor of medicine at Yale University. Elevated progestin hormones cause the pressure of the sphincter to go down, Sheth said. (Fox News)
Quackery or good medicine? What's your opinion of alternative treatments? Oct 8, 2008
In addition to a gastroenterologist, the center has acupuncturists, nutritionists, massage therapists and a psychotherapist who uses hypnosis and touch therapy. The center is part of a trend toward integrating alternative and conventional medicine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Virtual colonoscopy a less invasive cancer screener Oct 8, 2008
When that happens, Hanes said, patients must go to a gastroenterologist to have the polyps removed ... I m hoping hospitals will be able to do the virtuals and if they find any polyps, take you right over to the gastroenterologists and have them taken out, Koger said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Generic less effective in treating Crohn's, J&J study finds Oct 7, 2008
About half of the 500,000 Crohn's patients in the United States take azathioprine, said study author William Sandborn, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. J&J sponsored the study to see how many of those might do just as well starting off on Remicade, a switch that may earn the company as much as $22,000 per patient. (Boston Globe)
Programs, upgrades keep Hallmark, LMH up to speed Oct 3, 2008
Candio points to new gastroenterologist Dr. Enrico Souto, who has been with Hallmark for the past two years. With his advanced fellowship training, he is able to offer a specific procedure endoscopic ultrasound that is unique for a smaller hospital. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Alternative therapies enter the mainstream Sep 25, 2008
"We conventional doctors need to acknowledge that some of our therapies don't always work," said Lee, a gastroenterologist with 20 years of experience. In addition to Lee, the center has 12 specialists, including acupuncturists, nutritionists, massage therapists and a psychotherapist who uses hypnosis and touch therapy. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
7 Causes of Acid Reflux: It's Not Always What You Eat Sep 24, 2008
This is not true, said Dr. Anish Sheth, a gastroenterologist and assistant professor of medicine at Yale University. In fact, lifestyle factors may account only for occasional heartburn sufferers, he said. (Fox News)
New disease hits Gen Y in Chennai Sep 23, 2008
"We diagnose at least five Crohn's cases every fortnight . In the absence of a registry , we don't know the actual prevalence of the disease . But it is every gastroenterologist's gut feeling that Crohn's cases are on the rise. For reasons under study, most of the patients are from well to do families with good hygiene and modern food habits," says Dr B S Ramakrishna , a gastroenterologist at CMC.. There have been several theories about the cause, most of them related to modern lifestyle,... (India Times, India)
New Colorectal Screening Procedure Is Accurate And Less Invasive, Trial Finds Sep 22, 2008
21, 2008) More patients stand to benefit from a comprehensive, less invasive method to accurately detect colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps, a multicenter study involving Brown University and institutions nationwide has found. The method, called computerized tomographic (CT) colonography, employs virtual reality technology to produce two- or three-dimensional visualizations that permit a thorough and minimally invasive evaluation of the entire colon and rectum. (Science Daily)
How Often To Screen For Colon Cancer? Study Finds 5-year Risk Extremely Low Sep 19, 2008
"The American Cancer Society and other guideline organizations call for colonoscopic screenings every 10 years but these recommendations are based on extrapolated, indirect data. No study has rescreened a large number of individuals ten years after a normal initial colonoscopy. Our study didn't assess whether the recommendation of 10-year screening interval for colonoscopy is 'right on' but we did determine that the appropriate screening interval can be more than 5 years for average risk... (Science Daily)
New Noninvasive Device Could Control Diabetes Sep 19, 2008
Kaplan is a gastroenterologist and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, as well as director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center in Boston. He noted that he has no investment in the marketing or capitalizing of the device. (MEDLINEplus)
Incumbent Peisch posts landslide victory Sep 18, 2008
A gastroenterologist, Kaplan repeatedly said the House needed a doctor in its midst. In a debate sponsored by the Wellesley Townsman, Kaplan said Peisch was not proactive enough, criticizing her actions regarding the Wellesley High School project. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
When a pain isn't what you think it is Sep 17, 2008
Dr. Emeran Mayer, a gastroenterologist at the University of California, Los Angeles, who studies referred pain from the gut, said, "The more pain a person has experienced or is experiencing, the more likely we are to see atypical sites of referral.". Referred pain is also thought to emanate from trigger points - taut nodules that develop within muscle - which were first described in the 1960s by Dr. Janet G. Travell, who treated President John F. Kennedy's back pain. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Docs divided on govt's move to bar private practice Sep 15, 2008
"Young doctors are not interested in government service since it pays peanuts. The bottom line is that doctors, like other professionals, want to earn well, given the ever-increasing inflation. A midway has to be worked out in future to resolve this issue. In the absence of such a solution, there will be a crisis of good doctors in government colleges in the years to come," says leading gastroenterologist Sudhanshu Patwari, who recently gave up his consultancy in VS Hospital. Doctors with a... (Times of India)
SLCH offers procedure for Barretts Esophagus (12) Sep 12, 2008
Dr. Hill, a gastroenterologist who performs endoscopic procedures at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital and Samaritan Endoscopy Center in Corvallis, is now performing the new procedure, which uses small amounts of electricity to remove areas of concern from the esophagus. I'm excited about it, said Hill, who has done 24 procedures in the last six months, with a high success rate. (Lebanon Express, OR)
House race between Wellesley Democrats is lively, at times heated Sep 10, 2008
Occupation: Gastroenterologist at Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Association in Brockton. Previous town involvement: Wellesley School Committee member: 2001-2004; Wellesley Town Meeting Member: 2001-2008. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
* Gut feelings Sep 9, 2008
Gastroenterologists now recognize that IBS is a real physiological, or functional, disorder, though no specific cause has been discovered ... Charles D. Gerson, a gastroenterologist affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center, works with his wife, Mary-Joan Gerson, a psychotherapist, and their daughter, Jessica, a hypnotherapist, at the Mind-Body Digestive Center in New York. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Many don't get follow-up after colon cancer Sep 9, 2008
"I would probably put most of the blame on the providers," said Cooper, a gastroenterologist at the hospital. will be diagnosed in an estimated 149,000 Americans this year. (CNN)
Liver Disease Plagues Obese Kids Sep 9, 2008
"It really has been only in the last two or three years that this has become more commonplace," said Dr. Ann Scheimann, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. "It is scary.". (Time.com)
St. Peter's builds on selling points Sep 7, 2008
The hospital, which has been criticized at times for failing to recruit specialists in a timely manner, has landed several doctors in various fields, among them a pair of cardiologists, a gastroenterologist, a pathologist and a family-practice physician ... "The search for cardiologists lasted just a month, according to hospital officials, though Ribic and Kingsley needed additional time to close their Ohio practice and move west."Instead of spending all their vacations here, they can live it,"... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Seven Questions About Acid Reflux Answered Sep 3, 2008
In 2006, Dr. Lauren Gerson, a gastroenterologist and associate professor of medicine at Stanford University in California, published an article in the Archives of Internal Medicine that said raising the head of your bed was one of two ways to decrease acid reflux symptoms (losing weight was the other). The study found that even acid reflux as raising the head of the bed. (Fox News)
Study confirms colorectal cancer screening should start at age 50 Sep 3, 2008
The use of sigmoidoscopy as a screening test for colorectal cancer does not allow gastroenterologists to view the right-side of the colon to screen for polyps, only the rectum and the lower end of the colon ... Colonoscopies allow gastroenterologists to view the entire colon and rectum for polyps or cancer and during the same exam remove pre-cancerous polyps ... It is the test most gastroenterologists recommend as the single best screening exam for colorectal cancer. (EurekAlert!)
Nuts and Popcorn: OK for the Colon? Aug 30, 2008
The study's authors, led by Dr. Lisa L. Strate, a gastroenterologist at the University of Washington, note that despite a lack of firm evidence, the conventional dietetic wisdom has prevailed among many physicians. In a recent survey as many of 47% of colorectal surgeons agreed that their patients should avoid nuts and popcorn. (Time.com)
5 Acid Reflux Medications: Which One is Best for You? Aug 29, 2008
There are simple changes that patients can make to their diet and lifestyle to help them manage the discomfort of their acid indigestion, according to Dr. Anish Sheth, a gastroenterologist and assistant professor of medicine at Yale University. It basically comes down to how frequently they re having symptoms and how much the symptoms are affecting their life, Sheth told FOXNews. (Fox News)
Nuts, Seeds, Popcorn Don't Boost Diverticulosis Risk Aug 28, 2008
Dr. Anthony Starpoli, an attending gastroenterologist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, who is familiar with the new findings, said that even though the study numbers were large, the results may not apply to everyone. "There are probably going to be a subset of people where perhaps a more restrictive diet does benefit them," he said. (MEDLINEplus)
This is only a test: 6 exams explained Aug 25, 2008
The next day, after you're sedated through an IV, the gastroenterologist will ease a thin, flexible tube into your rectum that gently expands your colon with air. The doctor will pass the scope, which is fitted with a camera, through your entire colon, searching for and removing polyps. (MSNBC -- Health)
State program helps pay for procedure Aug 25, 2008
Dr. Kent D. Katz, a gastroenterologist in Casper, joined the program to limit the number of cancer incidents. Colon cancer is "very frustrating" for doctors, Katz said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
'Guardian, friend and protector' Aug 24, 2008
a prestigious regional medical center located in greater baton rouge is seeking a bc/be gastroenterologist to join their primary care group. state license is. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux Aug 23, 2008
(SOURCES: Frank K. Friedenberg, M.D., associate professor, section of gastroenterology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia; Anthony A. Starpoli, M.D., attending gastroenterologist, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City, and director, gastro-esophageal research and endo-surgery, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York City; August 2008, The American Journal of Gastroenterology) ... "Gastric bypass is the most common and the most successful of the surgical procedures to deal with obesity,"... (Health-Finder)
Spicy or Bland? 6 Acid Reflux Myths You Should Know Aug 22, 2008
"You would think it wouldn t because it s very acidic on its own. But lots of people respond to it really well. I think it may have something to do with the fact that it helps with digestion and a lot of acid reflux symptoms stem from not digesting food well. 3. Myth: You should avoid all caffeine products, such as coffee, tea and chocolate. Fact: Not necessarily. Zuckerbrot advises her patients with acid reflux to drink herbal teas and green teas, the latter of which have some caffeine.... (Fox News)
Halt Hutton inquisition, urges former BBC chief Aug 19, 2008
wonderful opportunity for a bc/be gastroenterologist in kansas city. state license is preferred but eligibility is acceptable. (Yahoo News -- Hutton Report)
Cancer jab linked to pancreas disease Aug 17, 2008
A third woman is still under the care of a gastroenterologist. Acute pancreatitis is a sudden, debilitating attack of severe upper abdominal pain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
$1.96M given to local groups Aug 15, 2008
She added that the equipment and medical specialists have been hired including ear, nose and throat Dr. Paul Warrick, spinal surgeon Dr. Matt Hannibal and gastroenterologist Dr. Greg Haynes. Caldwell County Schools received 410,000 to expand a science, math and technology program into all eight of its middle schools. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Child Immunizations Aug 13, 2008
Thanks to a 1998 study by British gastroenterologist Dr. Andrew Wakefield, a growing number of people started to believe that the mercury levels in immunizations, especially measles, could cause autism. Thimerosal, the mercury compound, was removed from vaccines in 2001. (The Daily Universe, UT)
How Wecht served 2 sides in malpractice suit Aug 10, 2008
In 2001, Dr. Tusharsindhu Chauhan, a gastroenterologist, agreed to a $350,000 payout to settle a wrongful death claim over his treatment of Stephanie Santello, a 16-year-old girl who died under his care. Dr. Wecht performed the autopsy and wrote the report listing cause of death as "complications of an acute, overwhelming viral infection.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Worm diet 'treats bowel disorder' Aug 10, 2008
"With our new impressive results, we can come out of the closet," said Dr Joel Weinstock, a gastroenterologist at the University who has developed the treatment. The product will be made by German company BioCure. (Yahoo News -- Alternative Medicine)
Cuba approves first therapeutic vaccine for lung cancer Aug 6, 2008
excellent single specialty group is seeking another board eligible(if recent graduate) or certified gastroenterologist with sc. license and american trained. (Yahoo News -- Cancer)
Trouble eating Aug 6, 2008
Dr Pedro Alarcon, paediatric gastroenterologist and international medical director with Abbott Nutrition, said a 2003 study conducted in Taiwan and the Philippines showed that nutritional supplementation increased not only the weight but also the height of children. The study was done on 92 children aged three to five who were classified as picky eaters. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Argentina and Uruguay shun US military academy Aug 4, 2008
job description: bc/be(if recent graduate) gastroenterologist with de. license or applying for a de. (Yahoo News -- Argentina)
Four Things You Should Know About Acid Reflux Aug 2, 2008
Acid reflux occurs when the acidic contents of the stomach pass up into the esophagus, and the sphincter muscle - the barrier between the two - has a defect, so it cannot block the acid, Dr. Anish Sheth, a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at Yale University, told FOXNews. com. (Fox News)
RealSavvyMoms.com Announces the Launch of Educational Parenting Webcasts. Aug 1, 2008
com and Infant's Mylicon will host a webcast on "common infant feeding problems" featuring noted pediatric gastroenterologist and book author Dr. Bryan Vartabedian. He'll share his expert advice and answer viewer questions -- live August 4, 2008. (PR Newswire)
Digestive Specialists Freeze Out Esophagus Cancer With New Therapy Aug 1, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 31, 2008) UT Southwestern Medical Center gastroenterologists are using a new method to freeze damaged cells in the esophagus, preventing them from turning cancerous ... Gastroenterologists, using a special catheter, spray liquid nitrogen on the damaged tissue to freeze the superficial lining of the esophagus, the long tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach ... "Repeated treatments can actually help get rid of Barrett's esophagus with dysplasia and prevent the... (Science Daily)
Judge ticks off Uthayakumars lawyer for delay in hearing Aug 1, 2008
Chew also said she was applying to the court to summon consultant physician and gastroenterologist Dr Ong Tze Zen from the Kajang Specialist Hospital to give his opinion on the diabetic menu given to her client. Justice Suraya gave Chew until Aug 6 to file two proper affidavits by Uthayakumar but rejected an application by Chew to summon Dr Ong to court for the purpose. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Acidic Drinks Don't Harm GI Tract Jul 30, 2008
When these actions work in concert, damage is prevented and repair ensues if damage does occur, says Dr. Ronald Kleinman, pediatric gastroenterologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Consumption of low pH beverages in moderate amounts should not negatively affect the lining of the upper GI tract. (Newsmax)
UT Southwestern digestive specialists freeze out esophagus cancer with new therapy Jul 29, 2008
Dr. Jayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah, and other gastroenterologists at UT Southwestern are using a novel procedure to freeze damaged cells in the esophagus, preventing them from turning cancerous. DALLAS July 29, 2008 UT Southwestern Medical Center gastroenterologists are using a new method to freeze damaged cells in the esophagus, preventing them from turning cancerous ... Gastroenterologists, using a special catheter, spray liquid nitrogen on the damaged tissue to freeze the superficial lining... (EurekAlert!)
New drug on PBS for Crohn's disease Jul 24, 2008
Gastroenterologist at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, Warwick Selby, said Crohn's was a debilitating disease striking young people in the prime of their lives. "Humira provides another treatment option for patients suffering from moderate to severe Crohn's disease who have not responded to conventional therapies," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Intestinal Gluten Receptor Is Gateway for Celiac Disease Jul 24, 2008
"For the first time, we have evidence of how the foreign antigen gains access to the body, causing the autoimmune response," said Fasano, who is also a pediatric gastroenterologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center. "Further study is needed, but this could allow us to intervene before the zonulin is either released or activated, preventing the immune response altogether.". (Health-Finder)
Predicting Outcomes For Stomach Cancer Patients Jul 21, 2008
"Unfortunately, stomach cancer is difficult to cure unless it's discovered early, but because the early stage of the disease has very few symptoms, the cancer is usually advanced by the time it's diagnosed," says lead author Steven Moss, MD, a gastroenterologist with Rhode Island Hospital and an associate professor of medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. "That's what makes our findings so significant, because if the potential markers identified in our study can help... (Science Daily)
National Autism Conference in Flori... Jul 18, 2008
Dr. Wakefield is a gastroenterologist who has done extensive research on the relationship between gut issues and autism spectrum disorders. In addition, Dr. Wakefield has also extensively researched the possible link between the MMR. (Suite101.com)
Doctors Remove Knife, Nails From Man's Stomach Jul 16, 2008
"He's lucky to be alive," Dr. Anish Sheth, gastroenterologist and assistant professor of medicine at Yale University, told FOXNews ... " During his experience as a gastroenterologist, Sheth has removed batteries as well as toothpicks. He has this simple advice to anyone who swallows any kind of foreign object. "Go to the emergency room as soon as possible," he said. "If it's sharp it has to come out and if the object is larger than 6 centimeters (2. (Fox News)
Orphan Baby With Heart Defect Finds Hope, Home at... Jul 15, 2008
On a recent Tuesday, she shuttled the baby to her morning physical therapy appointment, grabbed lunch for 5-year-old Paul, then took Emma to a gastroenterologist. The doctor prescribed medicine that seems to be helping Emma keep down her milk. (Fox News)
Blacks' own groups were not a choice Jul 15, 2008
Even a talented black physician such as Dr. Leonidas Berry, a renowned gastroenterologist who taught at Hospital, wasn't allowed attending status until 1963. He was 61 years old. (Chicago Tribune)
If you had salmonella, would you know? Jul 13, 2008
People who experience voluminous, bloody and persistent diarrhea should seek medical attention, and may need antibiotics, said Dr. Jennifer Christie, gastroenterologist and assistant professor of medicine at Emory University. Don't Miss. (CNN)
Child obesity cholesterol treatment spurs debate Jul 13, 2008
Dr. Stanley Cohen, a pediatric gastroenterologist in Atlanta, says he hopes the new AAP guidelines will raise awareness about childhood obesity. "Everybody wants a pill to do magic," he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
BC Roy awards for 55 doctors Jul 2, 2008
Some of the eminent doctors who received the awards include cardiologists Naresh Trehan and K.K. Agrawal, gastroenterologist Ajay Kumar of Apollo hospital, AIIMS endocrinologist Anoop Misra and oncologist Lalit Kumar. Dr. S.M. Balaji, the maxillofacial surgeon from Chennai, was among the recipients. (Hindu)
