Gastroenterology

Edward Loftus, MD, discusses the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, as well as conditions that are associated with ulcerative colitis.

The Mayo Clinic's William Sandborn, MD, talks about research regarding ulcerative colitis treatments.

The constantly changing landscape of ulcerative colitis management necessitates that clinicians be aware of continually evolving data and controversies.

Research suggests that capecitabine with concurrent radiation is as effective as current common treatment strategies, highlighting the need for further study.

1 of 133 people have celiac disease, but only 1 in 10 are diagnosed. Phadia's hopes its EliA GliadinDP IgA and EliA GliadinDP IgG assays will speed diganosis.

In a first-of-its-kind study, investigators compared the effects of nasogastric and nasointestinal feeding in severe acute pancreatitis.

Bariatric surgery is quickly gaining popularity among obese adolescents--particularly white adolescent girls--as a way to lose and maintain weight.

What policies should hospitals and other facilities enact to educate staff on patient privacy in the age of Facebook and Twitter?

Among Asian Americans living in California, Laotian/Hmong Americans have the lowest survival rates for the most common type of liver cancer.

Gout Living website features a gout attack tracker, information for family, friends and caregivers, and helps patients locate Arthritis Foundation offices.

Dell debuts the Aero, an Android-based smartphone with loads of memory and the ability to run simultaneous apps.

Dr. Lubin provides more examples that show why the title of his blog, "Code E876.9: Unspecified Misadventures During Medical Care" is so appropriate.

Two new iPhone applications aim to facilitate medical transcription and handling phone calls, activities that still occupy the bulk of time for many physicians.

Obese patients implanted with GI Dynamics' EndoBarrier lost an average of 49.5 pounds, and significantly reduced HbA1c and total cholesterol levels.

Researchers identified factors associated with an increased risk for bowel surgery, but also that studies overstate bowel surgery risk by as much as double.

Though CCHIT will continue to certify EHRs for the ONC, they won't be the only organization doing so.

South Dakota State University researchers are exploring a strategy that alters toxins produced by E. coli and fuses non-poisonous toxoids to a protein known to cause an immune reaction in order to develop a vaccine.

Dr. Lubin on physicians' acceptance of death as a part of medical practice and a habit shared by many of his colleagues: reading the obituaries.

New research from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden shows that low bone mineral density is common in children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease.

Neither omentectomy alone or in combination with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass improved metabolic function in obese patients.

32 million cartons of eggs were recalled by Wright County Egg after the CDC identified a four-fold increase in Salmonella cases in May.

Aaron Greenspan, MD created the only in-theater gastroenterology service in Afghanistan, but had to fight through red tape for 17 months to get there.

The information leaflets that patients receive at pharmacies along with their prescriptions differ significantly in content, and can be difficult for people to read and understand, according to a new study.

Researchers have discovered a genetic defect unique to Indians that causes the liver to excrete excess cholesterol into the bile.

Computer applications in the Clinical Documentation Improvement field are poised to make a transformative leap.

Less than 1 in 10 utilize this option for contacting their healthcare providers.

According to a recent Harris Poll, the number of people who use the Internet to look for information on health topics is continuing to increase.

Most patients who have previously refused colorectal cancer screening would be willing to undergo computed tomography colonography (CTC) as long as out-of-pocket fees are reasonable, according to a new study.

CMS published its annual regulatory update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, including rules implementing key provisions of the Affordable Care Act.