New data revealing decreasing trends in cancer deaths in the United States overall, and in colorectal cancer deaths in particular, highlight the remarkable benefits of colorectal cancer screening tests, but the lifesaving potential of these tests is unrealized for many Americans, according to experts from the American College of Gastroenterology.
Physician experts from ACG have compiled important health tips on managing heartburn symptoms during pregnancy, and importantly, identifying which heartburn medications are safe for use in pregnant women and those, which should be avoided.
Physician experts from the American College of Gastroenterology have released an updated educational monograph highlighting the unique clinical challenges of caring for women with chronic digestive disorders during pregnancy and managing GI complications relating to pregnancy.
A study of women's risk of colorectal cancer found obesity is the strongest risk factor for colorectal neoplasia, an even stronger association than smoking. Of the patients who had colorectal neoplasia, 20 percent were obese and 14 percent were smokers.
Two case studies from Japan point to a potential health problem as more Americans consume raw fish in the form of sushi. Anisakiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the consumption of raw or undercooked seafood containing Anisakis larvae. The ingested larvae can lead to cramping, diarrhea, vomiting and small bowel obstruction warranting a trip to the emergency room.
Those who suffer from common functional gastrointestinal disorders face work productivity losses and impairments in daily activity that amount to the loss of at least one day of work in a 40-hr workweek.
Nighttime acid reflux, along with some of the less typical manifestations or symptoms of GERD, is associated with significant sleep impairment.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth can emerge after gastric bypass surgery, which can impact the absorption of vitamins, minerals and micronutrients, such as calcium and zinc, causing potentially serious complications.
New studies highlight the risks and significant health care costs of GI injury and bleeding from the use of NSAIDs. According to a survey conducted at Eastern Virginia Medical School, 22 percent of respondents did not think NSAIDs were important to mention to their doctor, revealing a common misperception about these over-the-counter remedies.
Mesalamine use among patients with inflammatory bowel disease was associated with a decrease in incidence of colorectal cancer when comparing cases and controls. Patients with IBD are at significantly higher than average risk for colorectal cancer and should be screened more frequently, but another study revealed many don't get recommended tests.
Acid reflux into the esophagus can present as other symptoms such as chronic cough or chest pain. Two new studies highlight the little known connection between acid reflux and seemingly unrelated problems.
Minorities are at increased risk for colorectal cancer than Caucasians, but less likely to undergo life-saving screening tests. More African Americans had proximal advanced polyps than Caucasians, and when compared to Latin Americans, both shared similar colonoscopy findings.
Two new studies support continued colorectal cancer screening among elderly Americans. While colorectal adenomas were detected more frequently in adults 80 and older, screening colonoscopy improved survival in the elderly by detecting colon cancer at earlier stages.
Using a model from the National Polyp Study data, researchers found a dramatic reduction in expected colorectal cancer deaths with screening colonoscopy that cleared the colon of pre-cancerous polyps"”whether or not there were follow-up exams"”suggesting the initial screening with "polypectomy" may account for mortality reduction.
Amy E. Foxx-Orenstein, DO, FACG, was elected by the membership as the 2007-2008 president of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), a national specialty association representing more than 10,000 clinical gastroenterologists and other specialists in digestive diseases.
The American College of Gastroenterology and its Institute for Clinical Research & Education today announced a commitment of one million dollars by Procter & Gamble. This gift to the ACG Institute's Capital Campaign boosts an impressive fundraising effort that so far has resulted in more than $16 million to support clinical research, patient and physician education, and to advance excellence in the practice of gastroenterology.
Results from two studies comparing colorectal cancer screening by conventional or optical colonoscopy versus CT colonography (sometimes called virtual colonoscopy) have sparked interest in colorectal cancer screening and may raise questions in the minds of consumers. The ACG, an organization of more than 10,000 digestive disease specialists, wants consumers to understand the issues surrounding both of these tests for colorectal cancer and has developed an FAQ.
A trial comparing optical colonoscopy to CT colonography raises several issues about colon cancer screening using a CT scan of the abdomen, including potential risk of radiation exposure. CT colonography, which requires bowel prep and is performed without sedation, can be uncomfortable, and in some cases requires optical colonoscopy as follow-up.
More than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month and some studies suggest more than 15 million Americans experience heartburn symptoms each day. The American College of Gastroenterology has developed a simple self-test to help you determine if you're a GERD sufferer and are taking the right steps to treat it.
Are you tired of the itch and burn of hemorrhoids? While it's a fairly common condition, many patients may be too embarrassed to talk to their doctor about it. The ACG has important health tips to reduce the pain and discomfort of hemorrhoids.
Have you ever experienced pain in your abdomen? Of course, all of us have experienced a "belly ache" sometime in our lives, but how can you decide when abdominal pain is serious? While most stomach pain isn't serious, persistent or severe pain should not be ignored.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of bowel function. Patients who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome have abdominal pain or discomfort accompanied by changes in bowel habits such as constipation or diarrhea (or both). Additional symptoms of IBS include abdominal bloating, loss of appetite, and general malaise.
Are you suffering from heartburn? Heartburn can be a symptom of a serious problem called "gastroesophageal reflux disease," also known as GERD. If left untreated, persistent GERD could lead to serious health consequences. The American College of Gastroenterology has compiled some helpful tips to sharpen your knowledge of GERD and what you can do to help relieve the symptoms.
Gallstones are one of the most common gastrointestinal (GI) problems, especially for women. Women between the ages of 20 and 60 years are three times more likely to develop gallstones than men. The ACG has developed important tips on gallstone disease and ways to reduce your risk of developing the disease.
While belching, bloating, and flatulence are considered normal, the urge to pass gas can cause social embarrassment, discomfort and pain. Although you can't stop gas from forming, you may be able to alleviate the symptoms through diet, lifestyle changes and medications.
What's your heartburn IQ? The American College of Gastroenterology has created a quiz to test your knowledge about heartburn, its symptoms, and what to do to reduce heartburn discomfort.
Joseph C. Anderson, M.D, and his colleagues at SUNY Stony Brook, compared the drinking habits of 360 red and white wine drinkers with similar lifestyles as part of a study examining the prevalence of colorectal neoplasia. They found that drinking red wine significantly reduced the risk of colorectal neoplasia by 68 percent, but drinking white wine did not. Researchers suspect that higher concentrations of the compound resveratrol in red wine may provide a protective effect against colon cancer.
Researchers from Indiana University found that patients run a very low risk of having a potential form of colon cancer five years after a colorectal screening exam that detected no precancerous growths or polyps. The study supports current ten-year re-screening recommendations from the American College of Gastroenterology.
Patients who consistently take medications for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) incur 50 percent lower total health care costs than those who fail to refill prescriptions or follow physician instructions to switch drugs.
Research suggests that illness behavior, specifically recurrent abdominal pain, in girls with mothers who have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) may be intensified in smaller families, where children have more one-on-one contact with their mothers.
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