Search results for "Gastroenterology"
Patients getting PPIs from a gastroenterologist may have better symptom control
Patients receiving prescriptions for proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) from a gastroenterologist are more likely to be optimal users and have better symptom control than those who are prescribed drugs by a primary care physician (PCP) or buy them over the counter, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/17/2.htm
17 Jun 2014
ACG president seeks bigger role for women in health care
Amy E. Foxx-Orenstein, FACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/05/seventeen.htm
1 May 2008
NAFLD treatment starts with weight loss, then other modes
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which accounts for 30% to 40% of chronic liver disease in the U.S. today, is the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome and is associated with sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/07/NAFLD.htm
1 Jul 2016
PPI's benefits can outweigh their possible risks
The key to proper use of proton-pump inhibitors is monitoring patients closely to determine if they are benefitting from long-term therapy, or could potentially discontinue or reduce their dose.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/PPIs.htm
1 Oct 2012
Get rid of GERD without unneeded costs, tests
Gastroesophageal reflux disease can be diagnosed in the office, without the need for expensive tests such as endoscopy. Learn how to make the right diagnosis while avoiding confounding symptoms that might steer a patient toward the wrong specialist.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/GERD.htm
1 Jun 2014
A defense of proton-pump inhibitors
Data on their risks may seem persuasive, but one expert is not convinced.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/a-defense-of-proton-pump-inhibitors.htm
1 Jan 2019
MKSAP Quiz: Follow-up of ulcerative colitis
A 38-year-old man is evaluated during a routine examination. He was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 10 years ago and is currently asymptomatic. His last colonoscopy, performed at the time of diagnosis, showed mildly active extensive colitis extending to the hepatic flexure. Physical and abdominal examinations are normal. What is the most appropriate colonoscopy interval for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/08/3.htm
8 Jan 2013
MKSAP Quiz: abnormal liver chemistry tests
A 25-year-old man is evaluated after being turned down as a blood donor because of abnormal liver chemistry tests. The patient is healthy, takes no medications, does not smoke, and drinks alcohol socially. The review of systems, physical exam, vital signs and BMI are normal. What is the most appropriate diagnostic test for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/25/3.htm
25 Sep 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of progressively worsening diarrhea
A 19-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of progressively worsening diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Her brother was diagnosed with Crohn disease at age 16 years. Following a physical exam and colonoscopy, what is the most effective maintenance treatment?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/30/3.htm
30 Jul 2013
Expert consensus says PPIs, antiplatelets can be used together
Expert consensus says PPIs, antiplatelets can be used togetherReimbursement cuts improved evidence-based use of prostate drugs
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/11/09/1.htm
9 Nov 2010