A relatively small number of endoscopes were not properly cleaned at an outpatient facility in Ochsner Health System in New Orleans, possibly exposing 222 patients who received endoscopies in an eight-month period, according to a report by the Times-Picayune.
GI & Endoscopy
Researchers suggest wireless pH capsule results can provide physicians with new clinical information, which can be utilized to alter patient care or diagnoses, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology.
A meta-analysis of prospective studies showed a weak but statistically significant association between high intake of fruits and vegetables and a lowered risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study published in Gastroenterology.
Insulin sensitizers, such as metformin and thiazolidinediones, may help prevent colon polyps from developing in type 2 diabetes patients, according to research presented at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists meeting and published in MedPage Today.
Mimi Lin, MD, board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, has joined Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation in San Francisco, according to a health system news release.
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Increased intake of folic acid from fortified foods and dietary supplements is not linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new study in the journal Gastroenterology.
A presenter at the American College of Sports Medicine's 15th annual Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition reported that gastrointestinal problems are some of the most common medical complaints of endurance athletes, according to an ACSM news release.
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease may be at higher risk of coronary artery disease, according to a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
Bariatric surgery is associated with significant bone loss in adolescents, according to a study published in Pediatrics.
Proton-pump inhibitors do not effectively treat gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants, according to a study published in Pediatrics.