Gastroenterology

Everyone's Upset Over Missing Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Researchers have confirmed the clinical and epidemiological studies which have revealed associations between an omega-3/omega-6 imbalance and mood disorders.

Crohn's and Celiac Diseases Wear the Same Genes

An international team of researchers has discovered that Crohn's and Celiac diseases share two genetic risk loci in addition to two previously identified.

Stopping School Gastrointestinal Outbreaks: Just Wash Your Hands Already!

Food-borne illness is responsible for a majority of gastrointestinal outbreaks in schools. Surprise, surprise! Hand washing enforcement stops it.

Divining the Origin of Foregut Duplication Cysts

Foregut duplication cysts could originate in the respiratory diverticulum, helping to explain their connection (or lack of) to the gastrointestinal tract.

Relieve IBS By Getting Off Your Butt

A little exercise goes a long way (improving scores by as much as 51 points) towards reducing the negative effects of irritable bowel syndrome.

Magnetically-controlled Capsule Makes for Patient-friendly Endoscopy

With conventional capsule endoscopy, visualization of the stomach is highly variable; an external handheld magnet, however, allows for targeted investigation.

Crohn's Patients Leaving Vitamin D in the Toilet

In a recent trial, Crohn's patients were found to have a 30% decrease in their ability to absorb vitamin D2 compared to normal subjects.

Trouble Losing Weight? Blame Your Gut Bacteria

Bacteria living in your intestines may play a far more significant role in weight loss and gastrointestinal problems than ever imagined.

Internal Medicine Residents Not Ready for Prime Time

Primary care training seems to be inadequate, especially when it comes to treating chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.

Finally, Long-lasting Relief for IBS Patients

Researchers have uncovered an antibiotic therapy that provides continuing relief for IBS for up to 10 weeks, according to a study in NEJM.

C. Diff Stalking Hospitalized Children

Children in hospitals are becoming infected with Clostridium difficile more frequently and are more likely to die from it or require surgery.

Are Complementary Medicines Safe for Children?

Although some parents think complementary medicines are safer because they are "natural," but in fact, they are dangerous for children.

IBS Treatment as Effective as Nothing in Relieving Symptoms

Patients knowingly taking inert pills labeled placebo for IBS reported adequate symptom relief, comparable to the most powerful IBS medications.

Frankenstein Bacteria Could Prevent Obesity

Engineered Lactobacillus significantly alters fat composition, demonstrating that ingesting live bacteria can influence metabolism all over the body.

New Recommendations Address Use of Clopidogrel, PPIs in High-Risk Patients

Three major medical societies have collaborated to issue recommendations providing guidance on when proton pump inhibitors and clopidogrel can be prescribed.

Pneumonia Culprit Found in Acid Suppresive Meds

One out of every 200 patients treated with acid suppressive medication will develop pneumonia according to a recent literature review.

Early Bird Gets the Worm and Recommends a Gluten-free Diet

Metabolic alterations may presage small intestinal villous atrophy and rationalize early institution of a gluten-free diet for potential celiac disease.

Forget the MCATs. Gastros Should Focus on the MCSATs.

A new colonoscopy skills assessment test improves both cognitive and motor skills, and suggests that 300 procedures is the threshold for advanced skill level.

Prescribe with Caution: Opioids Carry High Risks in Elderly Patients

Opioids appear to be associated with more adverse events among older adults with arthritis than other commonly used analgesics.

AIBD 2010: Strategies for Diagnosing and Managing Microscopic Colitis

The clinical features of microscopic colitis may overlap with those of ulcerative colitis and other bowel conditions.

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