Charles J. Lightdale, MD, explores the latest trends in EUS technology in the setting of GI oncology, as framed by data presented at ACG 2007. Medscape Gastroenterology
Douglas K. Rex, MD, FACG, reviews the latest trends and recommendations regarding screening and surveillance in colorectal cancer, as based on data presented at ACG 2007. Medscape Gastroenterology
Philip O. Katz, MD, addresses current and emerging roles for acid-suppression therapy in GERD and related conditions, as based on data presented at ACG 2007. Medscape Gastroenterology
Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, discusses the latest thinking regarding the impact, pathophysiology, and treatment of these lower GI functional disorders, as framed by data from ACG 2007. Medscape Gastroenterology
Nicholas J. Talley, MD, PhD, discusses the current state of the field regarding the etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of upper GI functional disorders, as based on key sessions at ACG 2007. Medscape Gastroenterology
Carmen Cuffari, MD, discusses current and emerging issues in nonbiologic strategies for inflammatory bowel disease, as based on key data presented during ACG 2007. Medscape Gastroenterology
Scott Plevy, MD, discusses current and emerging issues in biologic strategies for inflammatory bowel disease, as based on key data presented during ACG 2007. Medscape Gastroenterology
Among patients with long-standing ulcerative colitis, the severity of microscopic inflammation over time is an independent risk factor for the development of advanced colorectal neoplasia, according to researchers. Reuters Health Information
A new therapy that uses budesonide in an oral viscous preparation appears to be safe and effective for eosinophilic esophagitis in young children, according to a study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information
In a randomized trial in women, a 5-day course of nitrofurantoin was equivalent clinically and microbiologically to a 3-day course of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Medscape Medical News
