Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, explores the latest information regarding IBS and chronic constipation, as framed by data from 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
Douglas K. Rex, MD, FACG, discusses the latest trends and recommendations regarding screening and surveillance in colorectal cancer, as based on data presented at DDW 2008. Medscape Gastroenterology
Tram T. Tran, MD, provides insight into the latest trends in the treatment of hepatitis B and hepatitis C, as framed by data presented at DDW 2008. Medscape Gastroenterology
William Balistreri, MD, discusses the current state of the field regarding prevalence, screening, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of NAFLD, as framed by data presented at DDW 2008 Medscape Gastroenterology
A randomized controlled trial shows that entecavir is effective in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection refractory to lamivudine therapy. Medscape Medical News
The probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC 55730, given daily for 30 days, improves feeding tolerance, bowel habits, and gastrointestinal motility in preterm newborns who are exclusively bottle-fed, according to a report in the July issue of The Journal of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
Guanylyl cyclase C (GCC), a protein restricted to the intestinal mucosa, induces an immunotherapeutic response against metastatic colorectal cancer, according to a report in the July 2nd Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Reuters Health Information
Among patients with inflammatory bowel disease, poor vitamin D status correlates with lower bone mineral density, according to findings published in the June issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information
