Gastroenterology

Patients suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) should be aware that using the drug mitoxantrone (Novantrone/ Pfizer, Teva) could increase their risk for colorectal cancer.

Previously associated primarily with assessing blood alcohol level, breath tests can now aid in accurately distinguishing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Celiac disease prevalence is highest among US patients originally from the Punjab region of India, according to new research published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Researchers in Italy found that some patients who are successfully treated for the hepatitis C virus tend to live as long as others in the general population not infected with the disease.

Researchers assessed the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma among patients who have been cured of the hepatitis C virus.

In their search for alternatives to opioid painkillers like Oxycontin and Vicodin, addicts are turning to the over-the-counter anti-diarrhea drug Imodium to get their fix.

Anorexia nervosa, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) might not be the typical threesome, but these three conditions do share a common origin.

A recent study in the United Kingdom looked at the 6-month outcomes of those with hepatitis C cirrhosis on antiviral treatment.

Work being done to treat and cure hepatitis C today could make it almost a non-issue for future generations, thanks to groups like the World Health Organization (WHO) and others putting the focus on parts of the world that need help in this area the most.

Low-dose aspirin intake can benefit adult patients who exhibit a high risk for both cardiovascular-related events and colorectal cancer, reported the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

A new trial of the pancrelipase formulation Zenpep found the product to be as safe and effective as Creon for the treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis patients aged 12 years and older.

Analysis of a multicenter cohort indicates that the causes of chronic pancreatitis vary significantly in men and women and that the phenotype of the disease is independent of patient sex.

Coffee has long been a comforting staple in most people’s morning routines.

A trial designed to find a quick and definitive way to test for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis patients has instead discovered another feasible method that does not work.

The field of gastroenterology is as wide as the the amount of the body that it covers. Because of this there are certain challenges doctors face whether they treat the entire gastrointestinal system or just specific parts.

For certain late stage abdominal cancer patients a specialized procedure called hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy can provide a "new lease on life," as a specialized treatment method.

Researchers evaluated the effects of ursodeoxycholic acid supplementation on nutritional status in patients with mild liver disease.

Although generally the most effective intervention for morbid obesity, bariatric surgery does not result in predictable weight loss patterns.

Despite green tea’s many health benefits, combining it with dietary iron does not produce any benefits for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients.

The treatment of pancreatitis has taken great strides in recent years including the ability to help patients through non-surgical options.

Exercise during early life may alter the gut microbe, in addition to promoting healthy brain and metabolism, according to findings published in the journal Immunology and Cell Biology.

For patients with achalasia simple tasks like eating and drinking can be nearly impossible causing health problems including severe weight loss. A new minimally invasive procedure aims to to help get these patients back to a normal quality of life within a day after surgery.

Migraine and tension headaches potentially share genetic links with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Why should primary care physicians consider the concierge model of medicine? The question should really be rephrased: Why shouldn't they?

A new analysis of cohort study data estimates the average annual cost of caring for children with chronic pancreatitis or acute recurrent pancreatitis in the US now approaches $50,000.