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Gastrointestinal Disorders

Imaging options for patients with acute abdominal pain

Brady Pregerson, MD August 01, 2010

Each of the three primary modalities—plain films, diagnostic ultrasound, and CT scan—must be weighed against their strengths and weaknesses.

Stubborn constipation in a teenager

July 22, 2010

Before starting a young patient on Amitiza, what alternatives are available?

PPIs tied to fracture, Clostridium difficile rates

July 01, 2010

PPI users face a potential rise in the risks of fractures and bacterial infection.

Glucose control may improve GI symptoms

June 01, 2010

Better glycemic control reduce upper GI symptoms in people with diabetes.

Who should be screened for celiac disease?

May 19, 2010

How reliable are antigliadin serology tests?

How long can a patient with GERD take a PPI?

May 18, 2010

Is there a limit to how long a patient with GERD symptoms can be treated with a proton pump inhibitor?

Blood clots a threat in bowel disease

April 01, 2010

VTE is 16 times more likely to strike a nonhospitalized person with inflammatory bowel disease than the nonhospitalized general public.

Another look at GERD treatment

March 22, 2010

Tolerability is often confused with long-term safety.

Mixing NSAIDs with antiplatelet therapy

Carl Sherman March 01, 2010

Combining these agents may compound GI complications. New guidelines help primary-care clinicians identify and protect patients most at risk.

Delayed-release caps for pancreatic disorder

March 01, 2010

Zenpep is used to treat exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

Blood in the stool raises concerns

Claire Babcock O’Connell, MPH, PA-C November 30, 2009

With no changes in the child's diet, clinicians search for another cause.

Celiac disease now more widespread

Myra Dembrow September 09, 2009

The number of cases of celiac disease has increased more than fourfold in the past 50 years.

Connection between inflammation and celiac disease?

June 05, 2009

The patient has diabetes, asthma, and a family history of celiac disease.

Probiotics

Sherril Sego, MSN, FNP May 12, 2009

Probiotics are used to maintain a homeostatic balance of bacteria in the gut.

Low risk of colorectal cancer five years after negative screening

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH April 10, 2009

The risk of colorectal neoplasia is low five years after negative screening.

Colorectal cancer misdiagnosed as hemorrhoids

Ann W. Latner, JD March 30, 2009

A new mother presents with common postpartum symptoms. When should clinicians start considering more remote possibilities?

Elevated liver enzymes and fatty liver

January 23, 2009

Nuts, corn, popcorn, and berries not associated with increased risk for diverticular disease

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH January 22, 2009

Consumption of nuts, corn, popcorn, and berries was not associated with an increased risk for diverticular disease in a prospective cohort study.

Methylnaltrexone may relieve opioid-induced constipation

Brian S. Alper, MD, MSPH December 18, 2008

Compared with placebo, methylnaltrexone yielded a higher rate of bowel movement without laxative within four hours of first dose, within four hours after two or more of the first four doses, within four hours after four or more of the first seven doses, and after one or more of seven doses.