GastroHep.com News http://www.gastrohep.com/ The global online resource for gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. en-us Copyright 2012 GastroHep.com gastrohep.news@oxon.blackwellpublishing.com webmaster@gastrohep.com Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 20 May 2012 22:24:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss SaturdaySunday Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ 40238 Kevin's ASP v1.0 60 GastroHep.com News http://www.gastrohep.com/graphics/logos/100x30GH3.gif http://www.gastrohep.com/ 100 30 Search Search the GastroHep archive search http://www.gastrohep.com/search.asp NSAIDs are the first-choice treatments in biliary colic http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108824 June's issue of the Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics investigates the use of nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs in patients with biliary colic. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ Colorectal cancer risk in persons with a family history of adenomatous polyps http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108825 This month's issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine investigates the risk for colorectal cancer in persons with a family history of adenomatous polyps. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ Prenatal micronutrient and early food supplementation decreases childhood mortality http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108826 A study in this week's issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association examines the effects of prenatal micronutrient and early food supplementation on infant mortality. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ Laxative-free computed tomographic colonography for detection of adenomatous polyps http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108822 This month's issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine examines the diagnostic accuracy of laxative-free computed tomographic colonography for detection of adenomatous polyps in asymptomatic adults. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ Probiotics may prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108823 June's issue of the Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics investigates the use of probiotics in antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ Laparoscopic vs open surgery for elective treatment of diverticular disease http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108821 The latest issue of Colorectal Disease investigates elective sigmoid colectomy for diverticular disease. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ Sentinel lymph node mapping for colorectal cancer staging http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108820 The most recent issue of Colorectal Disease investigates the implications of sentinel lymph node mapping on nodal staging and prognosis in colorectal cancer. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ Risk factors for complications after endoscopic submucosal dissection http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108819 The latest issue of the Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology identifies risk factors for perforation and delayed bleeding associated with endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric neoplasms. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ Risk factors of mortality in cirrhosis http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108818 The latest issue of the Scandanavian Journal of Gastroenterology investigates the incidence, etiology and mortality of cirrhosis. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ Rectal irrigation may be useful for managing functional bowel disorders http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108815 The latest issue of Colorectal Diseases reports on a useful tool in the armamentarium for functional bowel disorders. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ GerdQ-based algorithm vs an endoscopy-based approach for GERD diagnosis http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108816 June's issue of the Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics compares a GerdQ-based algorithm with an endoscopy-based approach for the diagnosis and initial treatment of GERD. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ Cancer risks for relatives of patients with serrated polyposis http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108817 A study in the latest issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology examines cancer risks for relatives of patients with serrated polyposis. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ Cirrhosis and mortality risks of biopsy-verified alcoholic steatohepatitis http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108814 The most recent issue of Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics exmines cirrhosis and mortality risks of biopsy-verified alcoholic pure steatosis and steatohepatitis. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ Non-H pylori gastritis is common among pediatric patients with IBD http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108813 Non-Helicobacter pylori gastritis is common among pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease, reports the latest issue of Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/ Dysregulation of the mucosal immune system in IBS http://www.gastrohep.com/news/news.asp?id=108812 A study in the latest issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology investigates the relationship between mucosal immune cell numbers and visceral Sensitivity in IBS. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Health/Medicine/Medical_Specialties/Gastroenterology/