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 Treat early to beat Crohn's disease
March 28, 2008
Early and more intensive treatment may be a better approach to Crohn's disease. In a new trial, those receiving immunosuppressive treatment shortly after diagnosis had an improved outcome compared to those on conventional treatment.
Probiotics don't help pancreatitis
March 28, 2008
A new study shows that probiotics do not necessarily promote digestive health and healing. In a group of patients with severe pancreatitis, an infusion of probiotic strains actually increased complications and mortality
IBS Treatment Updated
June 14, 2007
The treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is largely unsatisfactory, as there is no good way to determine which patients will respond to specific therapies. A British expert review of the various approaches has just been published. Here is a summary.
Obesity, Estrogen, and GERD
September 10, 2003
Overweight has been regarded as a possible risk factor for GERD, but proof has been lacking. This study provides evidence that there is an association, as well as one with estrogen replacement therapy. Perhaps there is a common mechanism?
Sexual Dysfunction in IBS
June 20, 2003
Two functional gastrointestinal disorders - non-ulcer dyspepsia, or NUD, and irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS - are associated with impaired sexual function. Now that more specific treatments for one of them (IBS) are available, this problem deserves re-evaluation.
Evaluation of Treatments for IBS
January 31, 2003
A Task Force of US gastroenterologists has evaluated the clinical evidence in favor, or against, the effectiveness of various treatments of IBS for which clinical studies have been done.
Pathogenesis of IBS -- Update
November 28, 2002
Irritable bowel syndrome is not well understood, but increased research efforts are gradually delineating the likely mechanisms involved in its pathogenesis. Some of these are summarized here.
Differential Diagnosis and Management of IBS -- Update
November 28, 2002
Better understanding of the way irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) arises has led to newer approaches in the management of this debilitating condition. Here's a summary of a recent review.
Diverticular Disease
May 27, 2002
Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are conditions of civilization and aging. As such, they are becoming more frequent. Get up to date with this review . . .
A GERD update
February 15, 2002
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a relatively common condition, largely self-treated. Here's a review of present thinking about diagnosis and treatment options.
Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy?
July 31, 2000
Fecal occult blood testing, barium enema and sigmoidoscopy are recognized screening methods for colorectal carcinoma. If screening gives a positive result, colonoscopy is usually the next step. Results of two recent studies suggest that colonoscopy should replace other screening methods, and be done routinely in all persons over 50 years of age .
Travelers' Diarrhea (TD) 2000
May 25, 2000
A relatively high proportion of
travelers from North America or Western Europe to other world countries
closer to the equator, such as Mexico, Central America, Morocco, Jamaica,
Thailand, Micronesia, Nepal and the Philippines, contract the syndrome of
Travelers' Diarrhea (TD).
Dysphagia
October 25, 1999
Dysphagia is defined as the presence of difficulty in swallowing. It is a common problem (10 million Americans being evaluated each year). Recent studies in Europe suggest that over half of older persons with dysphagia are inadequately evaluated and treated.
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