Tag Archives: risk factor

Why Does Colonoscopy Protect Against Left-Sided Cancers?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Polyps with advanced pathology are significantly smaller in the right than left colon, and are therefore more likely to be missed during colonoscopy examinations, according to the December issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Mortality from colorectal cancer (CRC) is … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, GI Tract, Technology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How Common is Portal Hypertension in Patients With NAFLD?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are at risk for portal hypertension and esophageal varices, according to the September issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The study also shows that factors such as advanced liver disease, type 2 diabetes, … Continue reading →

Posted in GI Tract, Liver/Biliary | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Does Vitamin D Prevent Crohn’s Disease?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Women with higher intake of vitamin D are less likely to develop Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, according to a study published in the March issue of Gastroenterology. Vitamin D deficiency has been described in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases … Continue reading →

Posted in GI Tract, Technology | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

High Rate of Complications from Colectomy for Ulcerative Colitis

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Twenty-seven percent of patients who are treated for ulcerative colitis by colectomy experience postoperative complications, according to a study in the November issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Most patients with ulcerative colitis are successfully treated with medication, yet some … Continue reading →

Posted in GI Tract, Technology | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments