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Thank you for visiting the education portal of Rochester Gastroenterology Associates, LLP. Here you will find relevant health news, downloads and information about your gastro health. We look forward to providing you with information that will help you become better informed about your Gastro Health. Do not hesitate to contact our offices with questions. Please visit our home site Click for home site
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Created on 2003-02-04 10:24:27 by admin
Updated on 2010-01-19 13:15:40 by admin
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Digestive Health Smart Brief (February 19, 2009) |
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Posted by: admin on 02/20/2010 11:09 PM
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Report ranks U.S. counties by health care
U.S. researchers have ranked health care for almost every county in the U.S. for the first time in a report released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin. Healthier counties tend to be urban and suburban, while 84% of the 50 least-healthy counties are rural, the data showed |
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Digestive Health Smart Brief (February 12, 2010) |
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Posted by: admin on 02/20/2010 11:07 PM
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Expert discusses benefits, limitations of probiotics
Moderate amounts of probiotics, such as eating yogurt several times a week, may be good for the digestive system, says Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer with the American Cancer Society. However, he said to keep in mind that the public's enthusiasm and use of expensive probiotics has outpaced scientific evidence showing long-term health benefits. |
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Digestive Health Smart Brief (February 5, 2010) |
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Posted by: admin on 02/20/2010 11:05 PM
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Tips to control IBS symptoms with diet, lifestyle changes
Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional GI disorder with no cure, so patients must learn to manage their pain and other symptoms, including through diet and lifestyle changes. Some dietary tips to ease IBS include eating more slowly, eating smaller and more frequent meals, avoiding trigger foods and including soluble fiber in a consistent manner. |
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Digestive Health Smart Brief (February 3, 2010) |
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Posted by: admin on 02/20/2010 11:03 PM
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GERD surgery does not reduce risk of esophageal cancer
The risk for esophageal cancer remains very high even 15 years or more after patients have surgery to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, a study found. "We expected a decreased risk of cancer with increased time after surgery, but we didn't find it. There is no evidence to support the idea that antireflux surgery prevents cancer development of the esophagus," the lead researcher said. |
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Digestive Health Smart Brief (January 27, 2010) |
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Posted by: admin on 02/20/2010 11:01 PM
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Study links high vitamin D levels, lower colon cancer risk
A study of more than 520,000 Europeans has found a correlation between high concentrations of vitamin D and a decreased risk of colon cancer. Researchers report that individuals with elevated vitamin D levels were less likely to develop the cancer by as much as 40% compared with those with much lower levels.
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Digestive Health Smart Brief (January 6, 2010) |
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Posted by: admin on 01/19/2010 01:07 PM
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Study: Surgery, omeprazole both benefit GERD patients
Researchers say patients with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease can choose to either undergo surgery or take omeprazole to treat their condition because both options have been found effective. The researchers found that while surgery was better overall at relieving GERD symptoms, long-term use of omeprazole can help avoid postoperative complications. Reuters (12/28)
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AGA Institute Launches a New Online Educational Program |
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Posted by: admin on 12/10/2007 01:03 AM
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The AGA Institute has launched a multimedia, online educational program that provides individuals with ulcerative colitis (UC) and their health-care providers, access to highly-credible and comprehensive resources. Visitors to the UC Resources page will find information about current treatment options and strategies for living with the disease.
Resources include:
* Physician-run blog - The most up-to-date perspectives on UC.
* Interactive, multimedia patient webcasts - Two webcasts offering an overview of UC and treatment options for patients.
* Health UniversityŽ - Online program allowing users to learn about UC at their own pace.
* "Ask Your Doctor" discussion guides - Two printable documents with pertinent information patients can use during their discussions with their physicians.
* Patient brochure - Available to order printed copies (AGA members only) and online to download, this brochure contains useful charts to track symptoms and important medical information as well as essential tools to help increase patients quality-of-life.
Visit the UC patient education resources on the Patient Center section of the AGA Web site |
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Gastroenterology News
Physicians.....get the latest breaking news on Gastroenterology. Free CME, accredited by the University of Pennsylvannia, is available for physicians and other medical professionals.
- ACS Stats Find Gains in War on Cancer
- Cancer is not quite the killer it was 20 years ago. The American Cancer Society found that "age-standardized" cancer deaths among men declined by 21% from 1990, while the rate among women declined by 12% from 1991 to 2006.
- Adherence to Perinatal HBV Prevention Guidance Lacking (CME/CE)
- Hospitals' efforts to prevent perinatal transmission of hepatitis B virus need to be improved, researchers said.
- Liver Transplant Recommendations Revised (CME/CE)
- The rapid evolution of clinical experience in liver transplantation during recent years has prompted several leading organizations to revisit the general recommendations used in patient selection and organ allocation, a new report revealed.
- Liver Injury from Latent TB Therapy Rare, but Serious (CME/CE)
- Severe liver injuries among patients taking isoniazid for latent tuberculosis are rare, but they can occur at all ages and result in death, researchers found.
- FDA Okays New GERD Drug Name
- WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA approved a name change for the gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) treatment dexlansoprazole (Kapidex) due to confusion over its marketed name with other, very different drugs.
- CROI: HCV Spread Abetted by Needle Type (CME/CE)
- SAN FRANCISCO (MedPage Today) -- Among injection drug users, the type of needle used and the temperature it's stored at can substantially affect the risk of transmitting hepatitis C virus (HCV), researchers found.
- Poor Fit Undermines Condom Use (CME/CE)
- Condoms that don't fit properly are more likely to break, slip off, and decrease the pleasure of both partners during sex, which may discourage their use and undermine their public health benefits, a survey found.
- Murtha Dead at 77
- Representative John P. Murtha (D-Pa.), 77, long-time chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, died Monday afternoon from complications following a planned laparoscopic cholecystectomy, according to a statement from the congressman's office.
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