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What are Choledochoceles?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Choledochoceles are cystic dilatations of the intraduodenal portion of the common bile duct. They are often classified as Type III biliary cysts, but have distinct demographic and anatomic features, and a lower risk of malignancy than other types of choledochal … Continue reading →

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What are the Complications of Weight Loss Surgery?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Bariatric surgery is effective treatment for obesity and its related disorders. Yet as increasing numbers of patients undergo this procedure, gastroenterologists encounter a growing number of complications. A Perspective article in the April issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology discusses common … Continue reading →

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A Rare, Autoimmune Cause of Intractable Nausea and Vomiting

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Some cases of unexplained, intractable vomiting are caused by an autoimmune disorder in which patients develop antibodies against the brain protein astrocytic aquaporin-4 (AQP4), according to the March issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. AQP4 is a water channel in … Continue reading →

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New Treatment for IBS

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

LX1031, a drug that inhibits serotonin production, relieves symptoms and increases stool consistency in patients with nonconstipating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study by Philip Brown et al. in the August issue of Gastroenterology. Serotonin (also called 5-hydroxytryptamine or … Continue reading →

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