Are Gastroenterologists at Increased Risk for Malpractice Claims?
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Gastroenterology ranks 11th out of 20 specialties for malpractice risk.
By Douglas K. Rex, MD
July 3, 2008
Covering:
Conklin LS et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008 Jun; 6:677
ERCP Using the Double-Balloon Enteroscope
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DBE-ERCP might be an alternative to repeat surgical and percutaneous procedures in patients with surgically altered intestinal anatomies.
By Stuart Sherman, MD
July 3, 2008
Covering:
Maaser C et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2008 Apr; 103:894
How Effective Is ECE Screening for BE?
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Data from two prospective studies preclude the use of ECE as a screening tool for BE.
By David A. Johnson, MD
July 3, 2008
Covering:
Sharma P et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2008 Mar; 103:525
Qureshi WA et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2008 Mar; 103:533
H. pylori’s Association with Adenocarcinoma, BE, and GERD
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Helicobacter pylori seropositivity is associated with reduced risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma, Barrett esophagus, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
NSAIDs, Acetaminophen, and GI Events
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Risk for GI bleeding may be higher with the two drugs combined than with either drug alone.
Endoscopic Placement of Feeding Tubes in Patients with Cancer
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A retrospective report demonstrates a "best-case" scenario of what can be achieved by a dedicated multidisciplinary team of nutritionists and endoscopists.
HCV Among Immigrants from the Former Soviet Union
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Prevalence may be higher than in the general U.S. population, and risk factors may differ.
By Atif Zaman, MD, MPH
June 27, 2008
Covering:
Batash S et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2008 Apr; 103:922
New Data on the Prevalence of EoE
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National data show that eosinophilic esophagitis strikes all age groups.
By David A. Johnson, MD
June 27, 2008
Covering:
Kapel RC et al., Gastroenterology 2008 May; 134:1316
Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Enoxaparin, and GI Bleeding
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A retrospective study provides further evidence that PPIs reduce upper GI bleeding associated with ACS and PCI therapy.
Associations Between Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Atopic Diathesis
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All patients with EoE diagnoses should receive comprehensive allergy testing.
By David A. Johnson, MD
June 20, 2008
Covering:
Roy-Ghanta S et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008 May; 6:531
