this one came on april 18th.
also registered for getting pediatrics.
psychaitry.
and various others that am interested.
they seek out the latest articles in the medical field on different subjects.
once you register, you can get these.
sometimes there are good things.
like a few weeks ago sent DAD a few links about EFA's and other nutrional studies...
its all there for the taking...
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CONFERENCE REPORT - ADVANCEMENTS IN THE USE OF ENDOSCOPY FOR GERD
Brant K. Oelschlager, MD, and Carlos A. Pellegrini, MD, discuss the use
of laparoscopic antireflux procedures for GERD.
Medscape Gastroenterology eJournal 4(2) 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/430704?srcmp=gas-041202
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ADVANCES IN COLORECTAL CANCER TREATMENT
Changes in the standard of care for colorectal cancer anticipate further
advances in patient management.
Medscape Hematology-Oncology eJournal 5(2) 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/431265?srcmp=gas-041202
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ASK THE EXPERTS - INTERFERON THERAPY IN PATIENT WITH ESRD AND CIRRHOSIS?
Is there a contraindication to IFN therapy in dialysis patients with HCV
and cirrhosis before kidney transplantation?
Medscape Transplantation 3(1) 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/431208?srcmp=gas-041202
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ASK THE EXPERTS - TREATMENT OF CHOLELITHIASIS AND CHOLEDOCHOLITHIASIS?
What is the best approach for management of a patient with
cholelithiasis?
Medscape Surgery 4(1) 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/431207?srcmp=gas-041202
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DISEASES OF THE RECTUM AND ANUS: A CLINICAL APPROACH TO COMMON DISORDERS
An accurate examination of the anorectum should be part of a patient's
routine physical examination.
Clin Cornerstone 4(4) 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/430650?srcmp=gas-041202
Read it Here
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
As well as treating the disease itself, physicians should provide
patients with information about IBD support groups.
Clin Cornerstone 4(4) 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/430655?srcmp=gas-041202
Read it Here
INTRAGASTRIC GALLSTONE-INDUCED BEZOAR: AN UNUSUAL CAUSE OF ACUTE GASTRIC
OUTLET OBSTRUCTION
Could diabetic diathesis be responsible for producing pathologic
derangement of the gallbladder and stomach?
South Med J 95(2) 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/429550?srcmp=gas-041202
Read it Here
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
Read more about a common diagnosis that is responsible for 40% of
referrals to gastroenterologists.
Clin Cornerstone 4(4) 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/430643?srcmp=gas-041202
Read it Here
A 32-YEAR-OLD MAN WITH HEPATITIS C WHO DEVELOPED PROGRESSIVE LIVER
FAILURE AFTER A BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT
Read about the association between hepatitis C and potentially fatal
hepatic veno-occlusive disease.
Semin Liver Dis 22(1) 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/430204?srcmp=gas-041202
Read it Here
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ARTIFICIAL SPHINCTER EFFECTIVE IN FECAL INCONTINENCE
The device improves the quality of life in patients who are refractory
to other treatments.
MedscapeWire 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/431443?srcmp=gas-041202
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ENTERAL FEEDING REDUCES PANCREATITIS COMPLICATIONS
Prophylactic antibiotics are helpful when pancreatic necrosis is
present.
MedscapeWire 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/431258?srcmp=gas-041202
Read it Here
GLUTEN MAY TRIGGER LIVER FAILURE RELATED TO CELIAC DISEASE
A gluten-free diet may reverse disease progression.
MedscapeWire 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/431589?srcmp=gas-041202
Read it Here
SINGLE SIGMOIDOSCOPY CANCER SCREENING METHOD SHOWS PROMISE IN UK
One-time flexible sigmoidoscopy is a safe and acceptable method of
screening for colorectal cancer, according to a report published in the
April 13th issue of The Lancet.
Reuters Health Information 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/431637?srcmp=gas-041202
Read it Here
MODIFIED ADENOVIRUS HALTS COLORECTAL LIVER METASTASES, BUT TRIALS ON
HOLD
Stanford University researchers reported findings here Sunday that show
that a recombinant adenovirus injected into the hepatic artery shrinks
metastatic colorectal tumors affecting the liver.
Reuters Health Information 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/431415?srcmp=gas-041202
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LOW-DOSE ASPIRIN REDUCES RISK OF RECURRENT LARGE BOWEL ADENOMAS
In a multicenter, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial
involving patients with sporadic adenomas of the large bowel, low-dose
aspirin reduced the risk of recurrence by 19%.
Reuters Health Information 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/431435?srcmp=gas-041202
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LAPAROSCOPIC PERFORATED ULCER REPAIR CAN IMPROVE POSTOPERATIVE OUTCOMES
Laparoscopic repair of perforated peptic ulcers is associated with fewer
postoperative complications and a shorter hospital stay than
conventional open repair, according to a report by Chinese researchers.
Reuters Health Information 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/431437?srcmp=gas-041202
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UK CENTER PLANS TO BEGIN LIVER CELL TRANSPLANTS
A leading British liver transplant centre said on Monday it would start
trials of liver cell injections as a possible alternative to
transplantation in children with rare but potentially life-threatening
conditions.
Reuters Health Information 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/431404?srcmp=gas-041202
Read it Here
COMPUTER-CONTROLLED ELECTRICAL STIMULATION MIMICS PERISTALSIS
In an animal model, researchers have shown that
microprocessor-controlled electrical stimulation can accelerate the
movement of colonic contents.
Reuters Health Information 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/431406?srcmp=gas-041202
Read it Here
HISTAMINE BLOCKER ADDS LITTLE TO MANAGEMENT OF NOCTURNAL ACID REFLUX
In patients being treated with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) who
experience nocturnal gastric acid breakthrough, the addition of a
histamine 2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) provides only a short-term
benefit.
Reuters Health Information 2002
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/431506?srcmp=gas-041202
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