Gastroenterology

As more is learned about the treatment of sarcoidosis there is little doubt that steroids are not the final step in the development process. Doctors and researchers are working to find what that next step is.

Sarcoidosis is a condition which can affect many systems across the body which can make the diagnosis process a difficult one for patients and doctors alike.

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.

As part of a long family tradition of Tulane Graduates William Lunn has a special place in his heart for New Orleans. Having seen the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina Lund said it has been that much more impressive to see the city rebuild in the decade since the storm.

Tulane Health System is one of the largest health care organizations in the State of Louisiana and part of an even larger health care network. Because of this they have the resources to provide top quality care to not only local patients but also people around the region and the globe who can use their help.

Health care providers are proactively giving gastrointestinal patients probiotics as part of their inpatient hospital care.

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.

The benefits of coffee consumption have long been questioned, but now a new group of experts have given it the thumbs up.

Researchers have been interested for quite some time in the influence of high body mass index (BMI) on the risk for postsurgical complications following open gastrointestinal surgery.

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

Part of an ongoing series that takes a high-level look at the positions of the leading nominees for President when it comes to political issues potentially impacting physicians, this installment focuses on Bernie Sanders.

Part of an ongoing series that takes a high-level look at the positions of the leading nominees for President when it comes to political issues potentially impacting physicians, this installment focuses on Marco Rubio.

Gut microbiota has been a trending area of study across all medical specialties, and poses a curious question in multiple sclerosis (MS) research.

The Food and Drug Administration has given two drug companies approval to expand the use of their hepatitis C regimens to include treating patients with different types of advanced liver disease, and those coinfected with HIV.

Vinegar, the quintessential kitchen staple, has been proven beneficial for patients suffering from ulcerative colitis (UC).

A high consumption of cholesterol may lead to an increased risk for liver-related death and transplants among women who are infected with hepatitis C, according to a recent university study.

Monitoring the health of patients around the clock is a challenging job. From the physician’s standpoint, that is just one aspect of what happens during the day. It’s even more challenging to meet the many other needs that patients have, such as answering questions and keeping them happy and comfortable. Good nurses know how to juggle all these jobs, and many more

By advocating, providing education and keeping an eye out for red flags, excellent nurses can play a critical role in keeping patients safe and healthy. Here are some ways that nurses help doctors to do their jobs better.

Gut microbiota may trigger fat loss in response to colder temperatures, according to findings published in the journal Cell.

After a colorectal cancer diagnosis, patients may experience low rates of job retention, according to a research letter published in JAMA.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) started out as a good idea. But, many medical professionals have started to read too far into HIPAA, making doctors’ jobs more difficult and, in some cases, affecting current and future patient care.

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

Energy drinks are the popular drink of choice for teens, particularly when seeking that “extra kick†needed to stay awake.

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.

New York’s citywide efforts increased the cost of colorectal cancer screening rates.

The European Commission has approved expanded use of a Bristol-Myers Squibb hepatitis C drug to include patient populations with decompensated cirrhosis, HIV-1 coinfection and post-liver transplant recurrence of the virus.

It is now possible to accurately measure population growth rates of the gut microbiota of mammalian gastrointestinal tracts, according to findings published in the journal Nature Communications.

Visits to the gastroenterologist for pre-colonoscopy consultations could add to a slew of unnecessarily expensive procedural costs.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging dialysis providers to assess and improve infection control practices, in part because the agency has received an increased number of reports of newly acquired HCV infection among patients undergoing hemodialysis.

The effectiveness of dietary treatments could be influenced by the gut microbiota, according to findings published in Cell Metabolism.