Tag Archives: Gastroenterology

GI Stenting


Doctors have been using stents in arteries of the heart for many years.  The devices open blockages and allow blood that was once restricted to flow.  Now they’re using stents in the digestive tract too.  Not to open arteries, but … Continue reading

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Detection of Bile Duct and Pancreatic Cancers Doubles With New Tests


Pancreatic cancer and bile duct cancer are difficult to diagnose and often fatal because they are discovered in the advanced stages of the disease. Researchers have developed new tests that double the ability to detect bile duct and pancreatic cancers … Continue reading

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Mayo Clinic Collaborating with Grameen Healthcare


Santhi Vege, M.D., a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, describes the reasons behind the Mayo Clinic-Grameen Healthcare collaboration and provides an overview of the initial pilot project to eradicate parasites in a target population in Bangladesh. Share/Bookmark

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Study Suggests Hormone Therapy Offers Potential Protective Effect again Colon Cancer in Older Women


In a large study, a national team of researchers led by Mayo Clinic scientists observed that self-reported use of hormone therapy was associated with a significantly lower colorectal cancer risk. However, the mechanisms for the apparent protective association are still … Continue reading

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Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis and Treatment


Dr. Edward Loftus discusses causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. He also discusses conditions associated with ulcerative colitis. Physicians at Mayo Clinic rely on a close collaboration with radiologists and Gastroenterology pathologists to evaluate patients. Dr. Edward Loftus discusses different … Continue reading

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What is the Colon


In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Dr. David Ahlquist explains the job of the colon. To listen, click the link below. What is the Colon Share/Bookmark

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Bile Duct Stones


Dr. Todd Baron, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, discusses symptoms, diagnoses, and management of bile duct stones. Many bile duct stones are found in the gall bladder and are managed by surgically removing them, which can often be done laparoscopically. Dr. … Continue reading

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Study Suggests Improved DNA Stool Test Could Detect Digestive Cancers in Multiple Organs


Mayo Clinic researchers have demonstrated that a noninvasive screening test can detect not only colorectal cancer but also the common cancers above the colon — including pancreas, stomach, biliary and esophageal cancers. This is one of more than 100 Mayo … Continue reading

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Crohn's Disease


Michael Picco, M.D., gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, shares information about Crohn’s disease, a commonly misunderstood disorder that can be debilitating to patients and impact their quality of life. Each year, Mayo Clinic physicians treat more than 2,000 people with Crohn’s … Continue reading

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Study Shows Crohn's Disease Patients Benefit From Infliximab Plus Azathioprine


The use of infliximab (IFX) plus azathioprine (AZA) and infliximab monotherapy increase the likelihood of patients achieving long-term steroid-free clinical remission in patients with moderate to severe Crohn’s Disease, according to a new study. This study represents the first time … Continue reading

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