Laura Joszt

Just a few blocks away from the Mississippi River, in New Orleans' French Quarter, sits a piece of medical history - the apothecary shop of America's first licensed pharmacist.

Although the incidence of perioperative cardiac arrest primarily attributable to anesthesia is less than 1 per 10,000 anesthetics, it represents the most serious complication and can have devastating results, as witnessed by the recent death of comedian Joan Rivers.

Although small-bowel capsule endoscopy is often used to evaluate unexplained abdominal pain, a new analysis has found the procedure's diagnostic yield is limited.

Barrett's esophagus is frequently overdiagnosed in clinical settings, which has broad implications for patient health, medical costs, and psychological stress due to perceived cancer risk.

Genetics, diet, past trauma, and anxiety have all been thought to play a role in the cause of irritable bowel syndrome, but new research has found a clue to the disease.

Aggressive medical therapy might be more closely linked to mortality and malignancy in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease than the condition itself, according to a new study.

These free, top-notch budgeting and expense apps will keep you on financial track.

Two studies at the American College of Gastroenterology's 78th Annual Scientific Meeting analyzed the health outcomes of inflammatory bowel disease in the U.S. and Canada.

A Medical Malpractice Survival Guide

Although most health care jobs require caring individuals, there is one that could be attractive to people who are egocentric, manipulative, lack empathy and have stress tolerance.