24-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EDT
Potential Complications from Common Pain Relievers More Likely in the Elderly
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs among the elderly is associated with significant complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease, including peptic stricture, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Chicago.

24-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EDT
Study Finds Heartburn Symptoms Persist After Surgical Treatment for Severe Gastroesophageal Reflux
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

A study presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology found that although a surgical procedure used to treat severe GERD is viewed as curative, as many as 64% of patients experienced persistent reflux symptoms and significantly impaired quality of life afterwards.

Released: 24-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EDT
New Scientific Advances in Gastroenterology Presented at College's 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Over 2,500 gastroenterologists will gather in Chicago from 10/31 - 11/5 for the American College of Gastroenterology's 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting to discuss the latest advances in GI research, treatment of digestive diseases and clinical practice management.

24-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EDT
Overcoming Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening:Two New Studies Find Health Insurance Coverage A Major Factor in Screening Compliance
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Compliance with colorectal cancer screening suffers because of factors related to health insurance coverage and encouragement, as well patient perceptions of the screening experience, according to studies presented to the American College of Gastroenterology.

24-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EDT
Analysis Supports Increased Life Expectancy from Colorectal Cancer Screening
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

An analysis of the lifesaving benefits of colorectal cancer screening, presented to the American College of Gastroenterology, showed that without proper screening, colorectal cancer decreases life expectancy by more than eight months for adults in their early 50's.

24-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EDT
Surfing the Net May Be Hazardous to Your Health: Quality of Digestive Disease Information on the Internet Varies Widely
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Ten percent of Internet sites offering treatment advice for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases posted remedies that are of no proven benefit, according to a study presented at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology.

24-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EDT
Presence of Helicobacter pylori in the Stomach Does Not Appear to Portend Risk of Significant Damage to the Esophagus
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Patients who tested positive for the bacterium H. pylori were unlikely to present pathological changes to the esophagus indicating severe complications according to a Mayo Clinic study presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology.

24-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EDT
Study Debunks Common Misconception that Marked Racial Differences Exist in Characteristics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Data presented to the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology revealed no statistically significant differences between Caucasians and African Americans in their experience of inflammatory bowel disease ("IBD").

24-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EDT
New Study Finds Cats Do Not Transmit Ulcer Bacteria to Humans
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

The common domestic cat is not a carrier for H. pylori, the bacterium that causes most ulcers, according to a study presented to the American College of Gastroenterology. This news counters the suggestion that cats might be a reservoir and transmission source for H. pylori infection.

24-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EDT
Gene-Based Therapy Offers Potential Breakthrough in Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Unlocking some of the mysteries of genetic materials offers some promising early results in a new treatment approach to Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease that affects over 2 million people in the United States.

24-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EDT
Studies Support Recommendations for Colorectal Cancer Screening
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Two studies presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology highlighted the importance of colorectal cancer screening for individuals suffering from inflammatory bowel disease and for African Americans, who are thought to have an increased incidence of colorectal cancer.

Released: 30-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EST
New Research Presented on Prevention and Treatment of Colon Cancer: America's #2 Cancer Killer
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

This press conference on colon cancer will be held at the Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology. Doctors will review new guidelines for screening from the American Cancer Society and other research. The conference is available via telephone.

Released: 30-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EST
GI Experts Advance Dialogue on Gender-Based Medicine
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Dr. Florence Haseltine of the NIH is heading an expert panel put together by the American College of Gastroenterology to discuss gender-based science and its relevance for research and clinical practice. Interviews are available via telephone.

Released: 31-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EST
GI Experts Debate Post Phen/Fen Treatments for Obesity
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Post-phen/fen treatment of obesity: surgery or drugs? Experts from the American College of Gastroenterology are available via telephone from the College's Annual Scientific Meeting.

Released: 31-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EST
New Treatments for Common GI Conditions
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Press conference from the American College of Gastroenterology to discuss new research and treatments for common GI conditions: heartburn, GERD, ulcers, Chron's disease. Available via telephone.

Released: 31-Oct-1997 12:00 AM EST
New Approaches and Technologies to Treat GI Conditions
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Press conference from the American College of Gastroenterology to discuss new technologies used to diagnose colon cancer, ulcers and Barrett's esophagus. Available via telephone.

Released: 12-Dec-1997 12:00 AM EST
Is It the Baked Ham and Eggnog or Something More Serious? Christmas Holidays can Raise the Heartburn Meter
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

During the holidays, people often eat foods they know will trigger their heartburn. How can people prevent heartburn and what are the signs that they could have a more serious condition such as gastroesophageal reflux disease?

Released: 29-Aug-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Labor Day and Heartburn
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

According to a survey just released by the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the picnics and family gatherings on Labor Day weekend may be a painful event for many Americans. The culprit? Heartburn.

11-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
New Treatment Regimens for Chronic Hepatitis C
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

The addition of ribavirin to standard interferon treatment for patients with chronic Hepatitis C who have not responded to interferon treatment alone appears to be beneficial.

11-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Hypnosis May Eliminate GERD Symptoms
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Hypnosis may help some patients overcome the pain of upright reflux, a form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

11-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Polyunsaturated Fats Help Reduce H. pylori Infection
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Findings suggest that polyunsaturated fats, including olive oil, sunflower oil, and fish oil, effectively inhibit the growth of Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium responsible for many ulcers and associated with gastric cancer.

11-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Pseudoephedrine Associated with Bowel Disorder
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Researchers at Norwalk Hospital-Yale University linked pseudoephedrine, an ingredient in many over-the-counter cold remedies, to a serious bowel disorder in middle-aged women.

11-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Possible Role for Aspirin in Preventing Colon Cancer
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Aspirin was found to have a significant impact on two important "biomarkers" for colon cancer in rats exposed to a potent carcinogen.

11-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Occupational Exposure and H. pylori Infection
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Gastric cancer patients working in food or industrial plant settings occupations were more likely to have been infected with Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium that causes most ulcers.

11-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
BE and GERD Lower Quality of Life
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett''s Esophagus (BE) -- a rare pre-malignant complication of GERD -- have a profound impact on a patient's daily life.

11-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Teas and Seafood Meals Linked to Severe GI Symptoms
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Many herbal hybrids sold freely as digestive aids, aphrodisiacs, and slimming preparations may produce multi-system illness. In fact, physicians probing elusive gastrointestinal symptoms might question a patient's exposure to potential food toxins.

11-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Heartburn Medicines Work Best with Breakfast
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), one of the most effective treatments for heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), work best when taken with breakfast.

11-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Acid Reflux Related Chronic Cough
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Acid reflux is not one of the most common causes of chronic cough, but it is frequently overlooked. Once treated, a significant portion of non-asthma patients with chronic cough from acid reflux can experience dramatic improvement.

11-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Screening Decisions for Ashkenazi Jews
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

A new study found that Ashkenazi Jews with a family history of colon cancer who themselves develop colon cancer are younger at the time of diagnosis and are more likely to have cancers located in the proximal colon.

11-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Years of Life Saved by Colon Cancer Screening
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

An analysis of the lifesaving benefits of colorectal cancer screening showed that for each year of life saved by regular colon cancer screening, an average of 2.4 colonoscopies would need to be performed for each U.S. adult over fifty.

11-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Colonoscopy - Greater Percentage of Findings In Men
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

A greater proportion of clinically significant findings were identified in men than in women among a large population of patients with GI symptoms who were studied by colonoscopy.

11-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
New Medications Avoid Risks of GI Bleeding
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

New arthritis medications under development, known as COX-2 inhibitors, are not associated with gastrointestinal bleeding, which is often reported as a side effect of pain relievers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).

Released: 6-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
ACG Elects Dr. Christina M. Surawicz President
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Physician members of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) have elected Christina M. Surawicz, M.D., F.A.C.G., of Seattle, Washington as their 1998-1999 president.

Released: 6-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Tipsheet for Colon Cancer Stories
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Members of the media interested in colon cancer should examine this tipsheet from the American College of Gastroenterology.

Released: 6-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Colon Cancer Health Expo
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

A free health expo on colon cancer will provide an opportunity to ask expert gastroenterologists about the risks of colon cancer, lifesaving screening tests and health strategies to reduce the threat of colon cancer. Free screening tests will be provided.

Released: 6-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Experts Discuss Viral Hepatitis
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Doctors see 500,000 new cases of viral hepatitis each year. In fact, hepatitis C affects four times more people in the United States than HIV.

Released: 6-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Media Advisory - Seniors and GI
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

New research will be presented on GI problems in the elderly. An aging America means new trends in diagnosis, treatment and reimbursement.

Released: 6-Oct-1998 12:00 AM EDT
Media Advisory - NSAID-induced Ulcers
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

GI experts will present new research on NSAID-induced ulcers and the breakthrough medications that may alleviate the worry of GI bleeding in patients with chronic pain.

Released: 17-Dec-1998 12:00 AM EST
26% of Americans: Christmas Is #1 Heartburn Holiday
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

The holidays can be painful for those suffering from heartburn, and a survey released today by the American College of Gastroenterology found more than one-quarter of Americans chose Christmas as the holiday that most often leads to heartburn.

Released: 25-Mar-1999 12:00 AM EST
Consumers Raise Concerns about Possible Link Between Chronic Heartburn and Esophageal Cancer
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) commissioned a flash poll of gastroenterologists and found a marked increase in patients calling their doctors to inquire about the possible links between heartburn and cancer.

Released: 9-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Annual ACG Meeting October 15
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

The American College of Gastroenterology's 64th Annual Scientific Meeting will be held in Phoenix October 15-20.

18-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Athletes at Greater Risk for Heartburn and GI Problems
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Athletes who compete in a variety of sports are more likely to experience gastrointestinal distress and heartburn than the general population, according to a recent study conducted by the Oklahoma Foundation for Digestive Research and the University of Oklahoma Department of Health and Sport Sciences and released at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.

18-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Colonoscopy, Most Complete Cancer Screening
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Screening exams that allow physicians to visualize the entire colon are more likely to detect lesions than flexible sigmoidoscopy, which examines only the lower one-third of the colon, according to a study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.

18-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Colon Cancer Screening Costs Compare Favorably with Other Screening Tests
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Colonoscopy screening is a cost-effective strategy for preventing colorectal cancer and increasing life expectancy among average risk patients over 50 in a managed care setting according to findings from a recent Duke University Medical Center study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.

18-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
COX-2 Inhibitors Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Celecoxib, a COX-2 inhibitor, is effective in reducing colorectal polyps in patients with an inherited condition known as familial adenomatous polyposis or FAP, according to a study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.

18-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Race not a Factor in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) does not discriminate between races, affecting blacks and whites equally, according to a study presented today at the 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG).

18-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Yogurt May Help Prevent Diarrhea from Antibiotic Use
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

Yogurt may help reduce or prevent antibiotic associated diarrhea, the most common side effect associated with antibiotic treatment, according to a study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.

18-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Gastrointestinal Benefits of COX-2 Inhibitors
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

A new class of prescription-strength pain relievers, referred to as COX-2 inhibitors, appears to reduce adverse gastrointestinal effects, while retaining pain relief and anti-inflammatory qualities, according to several papers presented at the meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Phoenix, October 18-20. The studies confirm and quantify the reduction in GI side effects for some of these new pharmacologic agents.

18-Oct-1999 12:00 AM EDT
H. Pylori in Duodenal Ulcer Diminishes with NSAID Use
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

A prospective study of the incidence of Helicobacter pylori infection in duodenal ulcer patients found that infection with this bacterium once implicated in over 90% of ulcers was present in only 55% of patients presenting with ulcers, researchers reported at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting.


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