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Epidemiology of Constipation in Europe and Oceania: A Systematic Review
The prevalence rates of constipation in Europe and Oceania as reported in this review are consistent with the epidemiology of the disorder in North America.
Journal Article, May 13, 2008
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Review Article: Gastrointestinal Sensory and Motor Disturbances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Clinical Relevance and Pathophysiological Mechanisms
The authors aimed to document the epidemiologic and clinical significance of functional alterations of gut motility and sensitivity in patients with IBD.
Journal Article, May 12, 2008
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Traumatic Biliary Stricture
A 48-year-old man with a history of short-gut syndrome presented with painless jaundice. Approximately 1 year earlier he was involved in a motor vehicle accident.
Clinical Case, May 12, 2008
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Is Surveillance Recommended for Patients With Crohn's Colitis?
Should patients with Crohn's colitis undergo the same surveillance as those with chronic ulcerative colitis? Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH, FACG, explores the issues.
Expert Viewpoint, May 9, 2008
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Meta-Analyses of FibroTest Diagnostic Value in Chronic Liver Disease
This study found that FibroTest is an effective alternative to biopsy in patients with chronic hepatitis C and B, ALD, and NAFLD.
Journal Article, May 9, 2008
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Spotting an Asymptomatic Meckel's Diverticulum During Surgery -- What Next?
Commentary on a study on Meckel's diverticulum, published February 2008 in The Annals of Surgery
Expert Viewpoint, May 9, 2008
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Icyou: How Social Media Is the New Resource for Online Health Information
Prerna Mona Khanna, MD, MPH, Medical Editor, Icyou.com, Charleston, South Carolina, describes another promising use of the health Internet.
Expert Viewpoint, May 9, 2008
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CME/CE
The Skinny on Weight Loss Supplements: Fact or Fantasy?
Patients who want to lose weight are likely to try an over-the-counter product that promises success.
Clinical Review, May 9, 2008
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Clinical Trial: Phase 2 Study of Lubiprostone for Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation
The authors assess the efficacy and safety of 3 lubiprostone doses for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.
Journal Article, May 8, 2008
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Congress Passes Genetic Privacy Bill
In this videoblog, Dr. Eric Topol updates us on some of the details and discusses what this might mean for the future if it is signed into law.
Expert Viewpoint, May 8, 2008
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Performing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Outside the Hospital -- Is It Safe?
Commentary on a study on laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a nonhospital setting, published February 2008 in The British Journal of Surgery
Expert Viewpoint, May 8, 2008
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GI Bleeding in Patients Receiving Standard Treatment for Acute Coronary Syndrome
Dr. Johnson comments on a study in Am J Gastroenterol assessing the incidence of GI bleeding and its risk factors in patients receiving standard combination therapy for acute coronary syndrome.
Expert Viewpoint, May 8, 2008
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Establishment of an Early Liver Fibrosis Model by the Hydrodynamics-Based Transfer of TGF-Beta1 Gene
At present the only curative treatment for end stage liver cirrhosis is organ transplantation.
Journal Article, May 8, 2008
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Outcome of Index Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Patients Presenting with Dysphagia in a Tertiary Care Hospital - A 10 Years Review
This study evaluates the diagnostic potential of index endoscopy in a random population of patients with dysphagia.
Journal Article, May 6, 2008
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CME
A Case of Adult Hepatic Toxocariasis
Toxocariasis can present with severe symptoms. The current case report describes these symptoms as well as how to diagnose and treat toxocariasis.
Journal Article, May 6, 2008
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Review Article: Self-Report Measures to Evaluate Constipation
To date, no systematic evaluation has been made of the published measures of constipation.
Journal Article, May 5, 2008
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How to Treat Skin Infections, Including MRSA, in 2008
Erik Schraga, MD, with Stanford-Kaiser Santa Clara Emergency Medicine in California, explains the correct way to treat skin abscesses in 2008.
Editorial, May 5, 2008
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Clinical Trial: A Dose-Response Study of Fospropofol Disodium for Moderate Sedation During Colonoscopy
An effective agent is needed that provides rapid onset of sedation and quick recovery for patients undergoing colonoscopy.
Journal Article, May 2, 2008
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Findings in Patients with Chronic Intestinal Dysmotility Investigated by Capsule Endoscopy
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of small bowel mucosal abnormalities in patients with chronic intestinal dysmotility.
Journal Article, May 2, 2008
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Patients: An Untapped Safety Resource
Julia A. Hallisy, DDS, a dentist in San Francisco, California, teaches how patients can protect themselves.
Editorial, May 2, 2008
