GI Common Concerns

The Humble Stethoscope Has Much to Offer Gastroenterologists Dr David Johnson on a new publication highlighting the simple stethoscope exams that can help in the diagnosis of GI and hepatic disorders.
Experts And Viewpoints, April 26, 2023
A Guide to Managing Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia Most patients won't develop adenocarcinoma or require continued surveillance, but identifying those who might requires a bit more effort, says Dr David Johnson.
Experts And Viewpoints, January 19, 2023
Rethinking Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis Dr David Johnson comments on a new study that has upended our notions of how best to treat acute pancreatitis.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 07, 2022
Forget Fad Diets, Here's the One You Need Dietary advice is everywhere, but there is one diet that can be routinely recommended to patients for promoting health and minimizing disease.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 22, 2022
Lift Lessons: Achieving Cecal Intubation in Difficult Colons Dr David Johnson highlights some recent tips and his own strategies for achieving "lift-off" during colonoscopy.
Experts And Viewpoints, March 17, 2022
Recent Data Bring COVID's Gastrointestinal Tolls Into Focus Dr David Johnson comments on some of the latest GI-focused COVID data, from associated symptoms to the varying response to vaccines in patients with IBD.
Experts And Viewpoints, January 28, 2022
Bloating and Distention: How to Manage These Common Complaints Dr David Johnson shares with clinicians the tools to diagnose and treat these frustrating symptoms.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 16, 2021
Post-COVID-19 GI Symptoms: Are We in for the Long Haul? Dr David Johnson remarks on the increasingly complex GI manifestations that COVID long-haulers may be facing.
Experts And Viewpoints, May 14, 2021
How to Become an 'Ink Master': Endoscopic Colonic Tattooing Tips Dr David Johnson celebrates the arrival of much-needed recommendations on the indications and techniques for endoscopic tattooing in the colon.
Experts And Viewpoints, March 12, 2021
Practice-Changing Pearls From New Diverticulitis Guidelines Dr David Johnson shares the need-to-know highlights from the AGA's latest recommendations on diverticulitis.
Experts And Viewpoints, January 21, 2021
Guidelines Reveal Probiotics' Limited Value for GI Conditions With some exceptions, the evidence to support probiotics is either weak or nonexistent, says Dr David Johnson.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 14, 2020
New Guidelines to Help You Manage Hereditary Hemochromatosis Dr David Johnson on recent recommendations from the American College of Gastroenterology for diagnosing and treating this common genetic disorder.
Experts And Viewpoints, March 16, 2020
Making Upper GI Bleeding More Manageable Dr David Johnson comments on newly released guidelines to better assess and treat this commonly encountered condition.
Experts And Viewpoints, February 12, 2020
From Licorice to Slippery Elm: What Works for GI Symptoms? In the wake of recent concerns with ranitidine, Dr David Johnson shares the evidence (or lack thereof) for some popular alternative remedies that patients may turn to for upper GI diseases like reflux.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 22, 2019
New Reports Guide Screening for Pancreatic-Biliary Cancers Dr David Johnson provides his key takeaways on two new evidence-based guidance documents for pancreatic cancer and hepatobiliary cancers in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 13, 2019
Embracing the Cold Snare Polypectomy Revolution Dr David Johnson highlights some easy-to-apply tips for using this innovative approach for resecting small colorectal polyps.
Experts And Viewpoints, March 29, 2019
Vitamin D Deficiency Elevates Colorectal Cancer Risk Dr David Johnson on why we should consider vitamin D supplementation beyond its benefits for bone health.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 15, 2018
Inflammatory Diets: Foods That Patients With IBD Need to Avoid Dr David Johnson on how patients with inflammatory bowel disease can benefit by shunning the typical Western diet.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 10, 2018
Neurogenic Cough: New Insights Dr David Johnson on the treatment of patients locked into a cycle of coughing.
Experts And Viewpoints, September 12, 2018
Cutting-Edge Primary Care Data From DDW 2018 Dr David Johnson shares new results impacting colon cancer screening, diabetes, anti-TNF agents, and other key areas.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 25, 2018

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