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Study: IV Fluids Alleviated Kidney Failure in Kids With E. Coli

Giving children intravenous fluids early in the course of an E. coli O157:H7 infection lowered their risk of developing severe kidney failure, according to a news release by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

When Lap-Bands Fail, Bariatric Surgeon Succeeds With Gastric Sleeve Revision

With lap-band surgery failing to induce weight loss in a growing number of patients, a Dallas bariatric surgeon said he has been successfully using gastric sleeve revision surgery for them, according to a report by San Francisco Chronicle.

Single-Specialty GI Centers Continue to be Viable: Q&A With David Holst of Covenant Surgical Partners

David Holst is COO of Covenant Surgical Partners in Nashville, Tenn., which partners with single-specialty ambulatory surgery centers, mostly in GI.

Study Reveals Improved Screening Protocol for Detecting Stage 1 Pancreatic Cancer

A new study found stage 1 pancreatic cancer is more likely to be identified with the tumor marker CA 19-9 and targeted endoscopic ultrasound than with standard means of detection, according to a news release the American Society for Gastrointestinal…

Gastroenterologist on the Move: Dr. Corey Sievers Joins Missouri's Southeast Gastroenterology

Gastroenterologist Corey J. Sievers, MD, has joined Southeast Gastroenterology in Cape Girardeau, Mo., according to a report by the Southeast Missourian.

Study: Vegetarian Diet Helps Ward Off Diverticular Disease

New research has found vegetarians are one-third less likely than meat-eaters to develop diverticular disease, according to a report in the British Medical Journal.

Treatment Uses Parasitic Worms to Fight Crohn's Disease

The eggs of a parasitic worms found in pigs could be used to treat Crohn's disease, an autoimmune condition that disrupts the intestinal tract, according to a report by the Boston Globe.

Study: Significantly More Genetic Mutations Linked to Colon Cancer

A new study found that at least 70 genetic mutations are involved in the formation of colon cancer, significantly more than was previously thought, according to a news release by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Easing Patient Discomfort During Colonoscopy: Two Solutions of Note

The following article is written Brian Fanning, product manager for ScopeGuide and colonoscopes, and Nadine Clark, product manager for GI and OR accessories, at Olympus America. Despite the routine nature of many colonoscopies, two things frequently occur that can…

CDC Report: Obesity Out of Control in Every State

Obesity is out of control in every state, with none now at a rate below 20 percent, and state rates are generally rising, according to a news release by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.