This study presented at the 65th Annual Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology (October 16- 18th) indicates a rise in the public's acceptance of alternative therapies for gastrointestinal disorders, especially when standard or conventional therapies do not eliminate all the symptoms.
Researchers from the Veterans Administration Medical Centers have found that a coughing episode in person with asthma might lead to acid reflux, but it is far more common for an episode of reflux to cause coughing and wheezing. The findings were reported at the 65th Annual Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology.
A colonoscopy screening program could cut colon cancer deaths by 50 percent or more and lower the cost of colorectal cancer surgery and general cancer care, according to the results of new research presented at the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology.
More than 2,700 of the world's preeminent gastroenterologists will gather from October 16 - 18 for the American College of Gastroenterology's 65th Annual Scientific Meeting at the New York Hilton.
The U.S. Senate has officially designated March 2000 as the first annual National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; the American College of Gastroenterology has joined 34 collaborating organizations to generate widespread awareness about this cancer.
An "interactive brochure" created to inform women and their families about gastrointestinal and other medical disorders was unveiled by The American College of Gastroenterology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Three separate studies being presented at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, underscore a promising new class of medication that may offer symptom relief and improved outcomes for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or chronic constipation. The three studies, which report positive results with three separate agents for treatment of either IBS or chronic constipation, will offer new therapeutic alternatives for patients.
The American College of Gastroenterology will present findings from two clinical research projects, one a colorectal cancer screening registry, and the other a registry study of acute variceal bleeding. The projects had high response rates, providing researchers with valuable data.
GI experts will discuss new developments in the treatment and early detection of colon cancer. This media briefing is sponsored by the American College of Gastroenterology.
Leading experts in gastroenterology will discuss new developments in GI pharmacology on Monday, October 18 during a press briefing at the ACG 64th Annual Scientific Meeting.
Physician members of the American College of Gastroenterology , a national specialty association representing nearly 7,000 clinical gastroenterologists and other specialists in digestive diseases, have elected liver disease expert Luis A. Balart, M.D., of New Orleans, LA as their 1999-2000 president.
The American College of Gastroenterology's 64th Annual Scientific Meeting will be held in Phoenix October 15-20.
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.
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.
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.
Hypnosis may help some patients overcome the pain of upright reflux, a form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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.
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.
Aspirin was found to have a significant impact on two important "biomarkers" for colon cancer in rats exposed to a potent carcinogen.
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.
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.
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.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), one of the most effective treatments for heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), work best when taken with breakfast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Members of the media interested in colon cancer should examine this tipsheet from the American College of Gastroenterology.
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.
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.
New research will be presented on GI problems in the elderly. An aging America means new trends in diagnosis, treatment and reimbursement.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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