GI & Endoscopy

The results of a new study show patients with type 2 diabetes may face increased Barrett's esophagus risk, according to a news release (pdf).

The results of a new study show patients with chronic constipation may face increased colorectal cancer risk, according to a news release (pdf).

The results of a new study indicate a drug used to treat psoriasis shows positive results in decreasing the effects of Crohn's disease, according to a news release.

The results of a new study indicate that people with both hay fever and asthma are at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to a news release.

Gastroenterologist Ayaz Matin, MD, has joined St. Luke's University Health Network in the St. Luke's gastroenterology specialists practice, according to a news release.

Gastroenterologist David A. Brenner, MD, has been elected to the Institute of Medicine, according to an Everything San Diego report.

Gastroenterologist Taft Bhuket, MD, has been elected chief of medical staff for Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland, Calif., according to a news release.

Gattex (teduglutide), a drug for the treatment of adult short bowel syndrome, has received a recommendation for approval from the FDA's Gastrointestinal Drugs Advisory Committee, according to a news release.

Gastroenterologist Andrew T. Pellecchia, MD, has joined the gastroenterology department of Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare in Utica, N.Y., according to a news release.

Gastroenterologist William Lipshutz, MD, will receive the Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Teacher Award from the American College of Physicians, according to a news release.