Leading authorities Nicholas Talley, MD, PhD, and Brian Lacy, MD, PhD, provide clinical insight into topical issues in gastroparesis, CC, and IBS, based on selected sessions at DDW 2008. Medscape Gastroenterology
Douglas Rex, MD, and Charles J. Lightdale, MD, offer comprehensive clinical discussion on current concepts in GI oncology and applications of EUS, as presented at DDW 2008. Medscape Gastroenterology
Brooks Cash, MD, FACP, FACG, addresses current and emerging roles for PPIs in GERD and related conditions, as based on data presented at DDW 2008. Medscape Gastroenterology
Tram Tran, MD, and William Balistreri, MD, discuss the latest information about viral hepatitis and NAFLD/NASH, as based on selected sessions at DDW 2008. Medscape Gastroenterology
A study involving college students showed that resistance to ciprofloxacin has doubled since 1999, although trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole resistance has changed little. Medscape Medical News
Numerous challenges in eradicating HCV continue to face physicians and patients alike. Nizar Zein, MD, explores the issues with a view toward potential future trends in therapeutic strategies. Medscape Gastroenterology
Examining alternatives to pharmacotherapy is essential given the adverse effects of SSRI treatment. How effective is cognitive behavioral therapy in treating child and adolescent mental health issues? Current Opinion in Psychiatry
A population-based study shows that infants delivered by cesarean delivery have a moderately higher risk of developing asthma vs those not delivered by cesarean delivery. Medscape Medical News
