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Should Colonoscopies Include Anesthesiologists?
Nearly a quarter of screening colonoscopies performed in the Medicare population involve an anesthesiologist—a percentage that has more than doubled in the past 5 years, according to findings reported in the January issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Many patients … Continue reading
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Colon Complications from Anti-Inflammatory Drugs?
Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are known to cause stomach problems, but a large prospective study by Lisa Strate et al. in the May issue of Gastroenterology shows that they can also damage the colon, causing diverticulitis and … Continue reading
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Tagged Colon Medication, Diverticular Disease, Side Effects, Toxicity
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Which Roads Lead to NASH?
Which Roads Lead to NASH? The progressive liver disease nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is mediated by an innate immune response in the liver that causes tissue damage and fibrosis. The innate immune system protects against invading pathogens, but it’s not clear … Continue reading
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Does Polyp Size Matter?
Computed tomography colonography (CTC) is a useful tool for colon cancer screening. The challenge, however, is determining which lesions are most dangerous—should some be treated aggressively and others just monitored or ignored? Does size matter? In the July issue of … Continue reading
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Tagged Colonoscopy, Colorectal Polyps, CT Colonography, Polyp Histology, Screening, Virtual Colonoscopy
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Welcome to The AGA Journals Blog
Welcome to “The AGA Journals Blog”—a forum for discussion of the latest discoveries in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. Each week we will comment on a new article from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) journals Gastroenterology and Clinical Gastroenterology … Continue reading
Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor
