Gastroenterology

Related Topics

• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) & Acid Peptic Disease
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Mood Appears to Affect Brain's Processing of Pain Date: Jul 3, 2009

  Patients' emotional state may affect the way they process painful stimuli, even when it appears to have no impact on subjective responses to pain, according to a study published in the July issue of Gastroenterology.

• Fat Intake Linked to Higher Pancreatic Cancer Risk Date: Jul 3, 2009

  Consumption of saturated fats, especially from animal foods, may be associated with a higher risk of pancreatic cancer, according to research published online June 26 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

• Ghrelin May Play Role in Alcohol Dependence Date: Jul 2, 2009

  In addition to its already known function in the regulation of eating, central ghrelin signaling appears to be necessary for the rewarding properties of alcohol, according to research published online June 29 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

• Proton Pump Inhibitors May Induce Acid Symptoms Date: Jul 2, 2009

  After proton pump inhibitor therapy is withdrawn, patients may be likely to experience acid-related symptoms, according to a study published in the July issue of Gastroenterology.

• New Pediatric CT Protocols Can Reduce Radiation Dose Date: Jul 2, 2009

  In pediatric patients, new computed tomography protocols based on clinical indications, patient weight, and number of prior studies may result in significant dose reduction and high compliance, according to a study published in the July issue of Radiology.

• Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Useful in Crohn's Disease Date: Jul 2, 2009

  In patients with Crohn's disease, contrast-enhanced ultrasound can accurately assess disease activity, according to a study published in the July issue of Gastroenterology.

• Celiac Disease Seen as Burgeoning Health Threat Date: Jul 2, 2009

  During the past 50 years, the prevalence of undiagnosed celiac disease may have increased by more than four-fold, and undiagnosed disease is associated with a nearly four-fold increased risk of mortality, according to a study published in the July issue of Gastroenterology.

• Mayo Clinic Streamlines Protocol Development Date: Jul 2, 2009

  At the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, a project using focused process engineering has significantly accelerated the development and approval of clinical trials, according to a study published online June 29 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

• Priorities Set for Comparative Effectiveness Research Date: Jul 1, 2009

  The extent to which large-scale public investment in comparative effectiveness research can achieve its goals of better decision making and improved uptake of new knowledge depends on engaging the medical profession and patients, according to recommendations by the Institute of Medicine published online June 30 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.