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Successfully treating hypertension benefits diabetes management and may help prevent cardiovascular events.

Herald Lebovitz describes effective treatments in preventing diabetes in patient with impaired glucose control.

Richard Bergman, PhD, discusses the interplay of free fatty acids, adipose tissue, and insulin resistance in understanding diabetes.

It is vital that those caring for IBD patients evaluate for vitamin D nutritional deficiency.

Draft guidelines for the management of community-acquired pneumonia in children and infants were presented at IDSA 2010.

When it comes to infectious diseases, registry-based quality measure reporting is the way to go.

Information on the recently revised CDC guidelines on the management of STDs in patients with HIV was presented at the IDSA annual meeting.

Studies show that new tests for tuberculosis have a high degree of specificity and sensitivity.

In the second half of a panel discussion, presenters discuss newly approved drugs for metabolic conditions and upcoming FDA decisions.

A panel of experts discussed the results of ACCORD and other trials and their possible impact on guidelines for clinical practice.

Jeffrey Friedman discusses the influence of leptin and the genetic factors that influence how we eat and why we eat.

Paul Ridker, MD, discusses inflammation and cardiometabolic risk by highlighting the Jupiter study.

Peter Libby, MD, discusses the science behind inflammation and cardiovascular health.

View schedules, learn about special events and opportunities to earn CME credits, and see what you can do during your down time.

Summaries of several studies presented during the Wednesday plenary session at ACG 2010.

A review of the data on risk of infection, malignancy, and death associated with therapies for IBD.

The past decade has seen increased use of TNF antagonists for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.

Scheduling, event, exhibit hall, CME, and other information for attendees of the 2010 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting.

Six standout posters were presented on Tuesday that focused on Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Seven standout studies were presented during this morning's plenary session.

What do gastroenterologists need to know before creating a website for their practice?

The need exists to achieve maximum efficieny in the endo suite while maintaining maximum qualty.

Coding issues remain a moving target in gastroenterology, and one must rely on other sources to remain up to date.

Seven poster presentations focused on ulcerative colitis during the Monday, October 18, poster presentations. Here, each is summarized.

Of the nearly 400 clinical vignettes and case reports presented on Monday, two focused on ulcerative colitis.

ACG unveils enhanced version of GI Circle based on member feedback.

Results from five standout studies were presented during this morning's President's Plenary Session.

The 2010 Cardiometabolic Health Congress will take place October 20-23, 2010, at the Sheraton Hotel, in Boston, MA.

What evidence exists to support the use of antidepressants in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

The last decade has seen a renewed interest in the bacteria residing within our gastrointestinal tract--the gut microbiota.