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8 hrs ago | Medical News Today

Unexplained Liver Hemorrhage After Metastasis Radiofrequency Ablation

Main Category: Colorectal Cancer Also Included In: Liver Disease / Hepatitis Article Date: 19 Nov 2009 - 5:00 PST Colorectal carcinoma is one of the most common cancers in the world.

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Related Topix: Hepatitis, Health

16 hrs ago | RedOrbit

Is Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus A Risk Factor For Gallbladder, Biliary And Pancreatic Cancer?

There are minimal data assessing the relationship between diabetes with gallbladder, biliary and pancreatic cancer.

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Related Topix: Pancreatic Cancer, Health, Medicine, Diabetes, Los Angeles Metro, Long Beach, CA

Thu Nov 19, 2009

KGUN-TV Tucson

United States reaches $400,000 settlement with Sierra Vista Doctor.

PHOENIX - The United States reached a settlement with Jaya H. Maddur, M.D., a gastroenterology specialist practicing in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

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Related Topix: Sierra Vista, AZ, Phoenix Metro, Medicine

Medical News Today

The Antifibrotic Effects Of Green Tea

Main Category: Liver Disease / Hepatitis Also Included In: Nutrition / Diet ; Biology / Biochemistry Article Date: 19 Nov 2009 - 5:00 PST rate article Several studies have shown that lipid peroxidation stimulates collagen production in fibroblasts and hepatic stellate cells , and plays an important role in the development of liver fibrosis.

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Related Topix: Hepatitis, Medicine, Biology, Science

Physics Blog

Vardenafil: A potential drug to protect gastric mucosa

Indomethacin has been proved by epidemiological and experimental studies to be closely associated with peptic ulcer development.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Wed Nov 18, 2009

This Is Bristol

University honours Bristol children's doctor

A Bristol children's doctor has been given an honorary degree by the University of the West of England.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Asheville Citizen-Times

Gastroenterologist to present 'Reasons and Treatments for GERD'

Dr. Andrew Rackoff, a gastroenterologist with Carolina Mountain Gastroenterology, will discuss gastro-esophageal reflux disease , its causes, and treatment options during a free presentation noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Pardee Health Education Center.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Sun Nov 15, 2009

The News

Symposium on gastro at PIMS

Monday, November 16, 2009 Our correspondent Islamabad The Department of Gastroenterology at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences , in collaboration with the Pakistan Society of Gastroenterology , will organise a one-day clinical scientific symposium at the PIMS today .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Pakistan, World News, Hepatitis, Health

Northeast Suburban Life

Doctors' company creates voice-based records system

With renewed focus on medical costs and efficiency, a young, physician-led company believes the time is right to market a high-tech medical records system it developed and has been using since 2007.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Nursing, Ohio

Fri Nov 13, 2009

GastroHep.com News

SSRIs alone or in combination with NSAIDs do not increase mortality after ulcer bleeding

Preadmission use of SSRIs alone or in combination with NSAIDs does not increase 30-day mortality after peptic ulcer bleeding, finds the latest issue of the Scandanavian Journal of Gastroenterology.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Wed Nov 11, 2009

ADVANCE for Nurse Practitioners

Shire UC: NORMAL Roundtable

Earlier this summer, 15 nurse practitioners and physician assistants from around the country met in Chicago to engage in groundbreaking discussion during the Digestive Diseases Week conference.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Nursing

Mon Nov 09, 2009

GastroHep.com News

Early H pylori eradication decreases risk of gastric cancer in peptic ulcer disease

Early Helicobacter pylori eradication decreases risk of gastric cancer in patients with peptic ulcer disease, finds this month's issue of Gastroenterology .

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Related Topix: Medicine

Sat Nov 07, 2009

The Hindu

Helpline at GH a boon for patients

CHENNAI: The introduction of the mobile phone helpline at the Government General Hospital's gastroenterology department last month has turned out to be a boon for patients.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Chandramohan

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Medical News Today

Lap Band Surgery Effective For Morbidly Obese Children

Main Category: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health ; GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Article Date: 05 Nov 2009 - 0:00 PST A surgeon at Children's National Medical Center and his colleagues from New York University have found laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding to improve the health of morbidly ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Hospital Administration, Healthcare Industry, New York University, Diabetes, Health

MediLexicon

UCLA Study Finds Colon Cancer Screening More Effective Earlier In Day

The effectiveness of a screening colonoscopy may depend on the time of day it is performed.

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Related Topix: Colorectal Health, Colon Cancer, Health, Medicine

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Star of Mysore

Mysore-Cincinnati Sister Cities proposal already b

Mysore, Nov.4- There is a proposal to create a sister city relationship between Mysore and Cincinnati in USA.

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Related Topix: Cincinnati, OH Metro, Medicine

KMPH-TV Fresno

How safe are popular reflux drugs?

Millions of Americans take drugs like Nexium, Prevacid and Prilosec to ease the erosive effects of acid reflux, but do these medicines put patients at risk for other health problems? Experts remain divided on the potential dangers these common prescription medications might pose.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Otolaryngology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Plavix, Clopidogrel (generic), Medication

HealthDay

Deadly Stomach Bug Making Inroads Outside Hospitals

A potentially deadly stomach infection is on the rise outside of hospital settings, especially among the elderly, researchers warn.

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Related Topix: Family, Elderly, Medicine

EurekAlert!

Gastroenterology/hepatology societies release report evaluating fellowship training curriculum

Due to the increasing complexities of treating digestive diseases, allowing gastroenterological trainee physicians the opportunity to develop enhanced abilities and experiences in specific disease areas or procedures will be a great benefit to patients, according to a "Report of the Multisociety Task Force on GI Training." Additionally, GI training ...

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Related Topix: Medicine

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Surgical Products

Surgeons' Best Friend

As I write this, my clock reads 5:19 a.m. I can usually bank on at least another hour of sleep each morning, but today, my dog heard a noise and decided it was time for me to get up to take him outside.

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