Gastroenterology Ask The Experts

• Are Patients With IBD at Higher Risk for Osteoporosis? If so, which patients should undergo bone mineral density testing?
  Medscape Gastroenterology, September 26, 2012
• How Should Post-ERCP Pancreatitis Be Managed? If you perform ERCP, you should read this. Dr. John Baillie explains how to prevent and manage post-ERCP pancreatitis.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, September 14, 2012
• Is It a HIPAA Violation to Leave Biopsy Results on Voicemail? Our legal expert, Carolyn Buppert, NP, JD, explains when leaving biopsy results via voicemail might be a violation of HIPAA, and how to avoid it.
  Medscape Nurses, September 06, 2012
• Is Interferon-Free Treatment for Hepatitis C Just a Dream? What does the latest evidence say in our quest to eliminate interferon injections from hepatitis C treatment?
  Medscape Gastroenterology, August 27, 2012
• Your Coworker Is Impaired -- What Should You Do? Alcohol on the breath, mysterious trips to the car, mistakes. What can you do if you suspect that your coworker is impaired?
  Medscape Pharmacists, August 23, 2012
• Is the Prevalence of NASH Really Rising? Healthcare providers are seeing more patients with suspected liver disease. Is this a real trend?
  Medscape Gastroenterology, July 27, 2012
• How Can I Convince My Patients That NASH Is Serious? Widespread obesity and a lack of symptoms lead many patients to discount the significance of obesity-related liver disease.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, July 16, 2012
• Do PPIs Play a Role in Clostridium difficile Recurrence? Use of PPIs may increase the risk for C difficile infection. Can it also increase the risk for C difficile recurrence?
  Medscape Pharmacists, June 26, 2012
• Are My Patients Taking Their Meds? How can you tell whether patients are taking their medications, and what works in keeping them adherent with therapy?
  Medscape Gastroenterology, May 24, 2012
• Crohn Disease: How to Manage Loss of Response to Therapy Dr. Bret Lashner outlines the steps to follow if a patient with Crohn disease loses response to biologic therapy.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, March 21, 2012
• Does Coffee Really Protect Against Liver Fibrosis? Dr. William Balistreri reviews the evidence that drinking coffee is good for patients with liver disease.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, March 02, 2012
• When Will We Have Interferon-Free Treatment for Hepatitis C? A reader asks how close we are to offering more effective and better tolerated regimens to patients with hepatitis C virus.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, February 09, 2012
• How Is Drug-Refractory Gastroparesis Treated? Treatment options exist for this increasingly common complaint.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, January 18, 2012
• How Should I Approach Elevated Liver Enzymes? A step-wise approach to the patient with elevated liver function tests is recommended by Dr. William Balistreri.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, December 29, 2011
• Does Chronic Use of Stimulant Laxatives Harm the Bowel? A reader asks about the consequences of chronic stimulant laxative use for constipation.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, November 18, 2011
• Are Colonics Safe? Does research support the use of this ancient practice?
  Medscape Pharmacists, November 18, 2011
• Can Medication Adherence Be Improved in Patients With IBD? Dr. Sunanda Kane shares tips on how to encourage patients with IBD to stay on their maintenance medications even when they feel well.
  Medscape Gastroenterology, September 12, 2011
• Should We Screen Children for Fatty Liver Disease? With the rising problem of obesity in children, how significant is the problem of fatty liver disease?
  Medscape Gastroenterology, August 08, 2011
• Probiotics for Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea? Do products containing live microorganisms really restore normal GI function?
  Medscape Pharmacists, July 25, 2011
• How Can I Help Patients Get Their Medications? Resources are available to assist patients who cannot afford their medications.
  Medscape Pharmacists, July 20, 2011