Recommended Pages at gastroenterology.jwatch.org
Adenoma Miss Rates of Trainees - Journal Watch Gastroenterology
gastroenterology.jwatch.org — “An important issue in colonoscopy training is how to measure the detection abilities of trainees. In a recent study conducted at a single hospital in California, trainees had their adenoma miss rates measured by tandem . . .” View full resource at gastroenterology.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 2:29 pm By:
Dr. Steven Z. Kussin Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, and Physician
When you get your colonoscopy demand the doctor who you are paying to do it. Not a trainee unless supervised. No... http://t.co/mp1mVnRL
Perioperative Death Rate from Bariatric Surgery Is Higher with Cirrhosis - Gastroenterology
gastroenterology.jwatch.org — “As the obesity epidemic worsens, more patients will likely turn to bariatric surgery as an option for weight loss. Obese patients have a high incidence of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, which progresses to cirrhosis in approximately 20% . . .” View full resource at gastroenterology.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on November 28, 2011 at 1:02 am By:
Arnold Klein Physician, Active Health Library, Doctor, and Dermatologist
http://t.co/MQC50Rr8 is surgery from obesity worth dying over?
Gastrointestinal Bleeding with Low-Dose Aspirin - Journal Watch Gastroenterology
gastroenterology.jwatch.org — “Aspirin in low doses (75-325 mg/day) is commonly used as secondary prophylaxis after cardiovascular thrombotic events. However, its value for primary prophylaxis is unclear because of evidence that it increases the risk for gastrointestinal bleeding. . . .” View full resource at gastroenterology.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on November 20, 2011 at 1:32 pm By:
Dr. Steven Z. Kussin Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, and Physician
Aspirin to prevent second stroke or heart attack..yes. For those trying to prevent the first one...best ask your... http://t.co/TlDvRhDT
Daily Bisacodyl Effective for Chronic Constipation - Gastroenterology
gastroenterology.jwatch.org — “The over-the-counter laxative bisacodyl has been available for decades. Intestinal enzymes convert this agent into an active metabolite, bis-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-pyridyl-2-methane (BHPM). BHPM stimulates fluid secretion and also has a direct prokinetic effect. Gastroenterologists often recommend bisacodyl . . .” View full resource at gastroenterology.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on August 6, 2011 at 3:56 pm By:
Dr. Steven Z. Kussin Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, and Physician
Chronic Constipation? Bisacodyl..around for decades and never rx'd by me turns out to be safe for chronic use. Ask... http://fb.me/u2JCecj2
Fecal Occult Blood Tests Can Do More Harm Than Good in the Elderly - Journal Watch Gastroenterology
gastroenterology.jwatch.org — “The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that colorectal cancer (CRC) screening be discontinued after age 85 and that decisions to perform screening be individualized for patients aged 75 to 85. Several other guidelines recommend . . .” View full resource at gastroenterology.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on July 2, 2011 at 1:40 pm By:
Dr. Steven Z. Kussin Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, and Physician
I performed colonoscopies for 30 years. So when I suggest you stop all colon cancer screening at 80 years of age... http://fb.me/DXjW9qGk
Nonceliac Gluten Intolerance? - Gastroenterology
gastroenterology.jwatch.org — “Many people without celiac disease actively follow gluten-free diets and insist that gluten produces symptoms. Some of these individuals believe that they have celiac disease, despite negative test results, and many cannot be adequately tested . . .” View full resource at gastroenterology.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2011 at 2:10 pm By:
Dr. Steven Z. Kussin Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, and Physician
Got irritable bowel? Almost all of us do. But for those with resistant cases of this annoying condition, see below. http://fb.me/AnOc8EP4
Nonceliac Gluten Intolerance? - Gastroenterology
gastroenterology.jwatch.org — “Many people without celiac disease actively follow gluten-free diets and insist that gluten produces symptoms. Some of these individuals believe that they have celiac disease, despite negative test results, and many cannot be adequately tested . . .” View full resource at gastroenterology.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2011 at 6:58 pm By:
Dr Kelly Sennholz Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Emergency Physician
Gluten Intolerance in patients without Celiac disease http://gastroenterology.jwatch.org/cgi/content/full/2011/408/1?q=topic_nutrition
Nonceliac Gluten Intolerance? - Gastroenterology
gastroenterology.jwatch.org — “Many people without celiac disease actively follow gluten-free diets and insist that gluten produces symptoms. Some of these individuals believe that they have celiac disease, despite negative test results, and many cannot be adequately tested . . .” View full resource at gastroenterology.jwatch.org
Most Recently Shared on April 11, 2011 at 3:19 am By:
Theodore Levin Doctor, Internist, Gastroenterologist, and Physician
Just because you don't have celiac disease, you might still be better off gluten free. http://bit.ly/hdR7DY
