Gastrointestinal Illnesses Archives - Page 16 of 19

By

Ann W. Latner, JD

September 1, 2010

Was the clinician negligent for allowing a patient with recurrent diarrhea to delay his follow-up appointment?

By

Ann W. Latner, JD

August 16, 2010

The clinician did not recall treating the patient, and the medical record lacked a number of vital details.

By

Brady Pregerson, MD

August 1, 2010

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

July 22, 2010

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

July 1, 2010

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

June 1, 2010

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

May 19, 2010

How reliable are antigliadin serology tests?

May 18, 2010

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

April 1, 2010

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

March 1, 2010

Zenpep is used to treat exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.