Medscape Gastroenterology HeadlinesLatest medical news, articles, and features from Medscape GastroenterologyBMI and Weight Gain Unrelated to Colon Cancer Recurrence Risk- September 17, 2008 There is no apparent relationship between body mass index (BMI) or weight gain after treatment for colon cancer and recurrence or survival, US and Canadian researchers report in the September 1st issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. However, there is an indication of an increased risk of colon cancer recurrence in extremely overweight patients, the researchers add. Reuters Health Informationhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580597?src=rss Gastric Bypass Surgery May Be Effective for Weight Loss in Most Patients- September 16, 2008 In a prospective cohort study, gastric bypass surgery was an effective way for most patients to lose weight, but poor results were associated with diabetes and larger gastric pouch size. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580560?src=rss Pentoxifylline Reduces Proteinuria With Chronic Kidney Disease- September 16, 2008 Treatment with the phosphodiesterase inhibitor pentoxifylline can significantly reduce proteinuria in patients with diabetic and other forms of chronic kidney disease, according to the results of two studies reported in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases for September. Reuters Health Informationhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580565?src=rss Managing Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancer Syndromes: The Partnership Between Genetic Counselors and Gastroenterologists- September 16, 2008 Genetic counseling and testing have a prominent role in the diagnosis and management of hereditary gastrointestinal cancer syndromes. The current review describes how gastroenterologists and genetic counselors can work together to care for patients and families affected by these syndromes. Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology & Hepatologyhttp://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/17252?src=rss Is Bowel Preparation Before Colonoscopy a Risky Business for The Kidney- September 16, 2008 Oral sodium phosphate is commonly used as a bowel preparation but can have serious adverse effects on serum electrolytes and the kidneys. The current review examines the diagnosis and prevention of side effects related to the use of oral sodium phosphate. Nature Clinical Practice Nephrologyhttp://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/17294?src=rss New Drug Extends Survival in Pancreatic Cancer in Phase 2 Trial- September 16, 2008 The experimental product EndoTAG-1, which contains paclitaxel in cationic liposomes, improved survival over the standard therapy, gemcitabine. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580571?src=rss Hollow Viscera Injury More Common With Abdominal Trauma From Terrorist Bombs- September 16, 2008 New research indicates that a unique pattern of injury is seen with abdominal trauma after terrorist bombing. In particular, bowel injuries are more common in this situation than after gunshot or blunt trauma. Reuters Health Informationhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580546?src=rss Abdominal Obesity Linked to Liver Fibrosis in Pediatric Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis- September 16, 2008 Abdominal obesity contributes to liver fibrosis in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, according to findings published in the September issue of the journal Gut. Reuters Health Informationhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580544?src=rss PPI Therapy a Risk Factor for C. difficile Diarrhea in Hospitalized Patients- September 15, 2008 Gastric acid suppression by proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is associated with an increased risk of Clostridium difficile-related diarrhea in hospitalized patients, results of a case-control study indicate. Reuters Health Informationhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580504?src=rss Vegetable, Fruit Intake May Help Protect Men From Colorectal Cancer- September 15, 2008 A study shows that vegetable and fruit intake is inversely related to colorectal cancer risk in men but not in women; the association appears stronger for colon than for rectal cancer. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580500?src=rss |