Medscape Gastroenterology HeadlinesLatest medical news, articles, and features from Medscape GastroenterologySancuso Approved for Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting- September 15, 2008 The FDA has approved the granisetron patch, world's first licensed transdermal 5-hydroxytryptamine-3 receptor antagonist for the prevention of CINV. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580535?src=rss Combination Endoscopic and Drug Therapy to Prevent Variceal Rebleeding in Cirrhosis: A "Must Read" from F1000- September 15, 2008 Should combined therapy be the standard of care for preventing rebleeding varices in cirrhotic patients Ranked "must read" from F1000. Faculty of 1000 Medicinehttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/579195?src=rss Autofluorescence Videoendoscopy Improves Colon Polyp Discovery- September 15, 2008 Compared to use of white light colonoscopy, a prototype autofluorescence imaging videoendoscopy system (AFI, Olympus Medical Systems) can improve detection of colon polyps, according to results of a pilot study by Japanese investigators. Reuters Health Informationhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580459?src=rss Bcl-2 Inhibitor Slows Progression of Pancreatic Cancer in Vitro and in Vivo- September 15, 2008 TW-37, an inhibitor of the oncoprotein Bcl-2, suppresses growth and invasion of pancreatic cancer in vitro and in a xenograft model, scientists report in the International Journal of Cancer for August 15. Reuters Health Informationhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580455?src=rss Why You Should Encourage Men to Put on Gowns- September 15, 2008 Carolyn Clancy, MD, Director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, Maryland, explains why we should start paying more attention to men's health. The Medscape Journal of Medicinehttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580009?src=rss Palonosetron Superior to Granisetron in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Emesis- September 14, 2008 Palonosetron was superior in inducing an overall complete response rate and in preventing delayed-phase nausea and vomiting in patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580489?src=rss Targeted Therapies Improve Outcomes in Renal Cancer and GIST, but Challenges Remain- September 13, 2008 The prognosis for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma and advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors has improved with targeted therapies, but challenges remain as far as outcomes, patient compliance, and defining the most optimal strategies. Medscape Medical Newshttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580467?src=rss BMI, Fitness, Activity Level Linked to Gallbladder Disease Risk in Runners- September 12, 2008 In a study of more than 40,000 runners, body mass index was positively related to the risk for gallbladder disease, whereas usual running distance and cardiorespiratory fitness were inversely related. Reuters Health Informationhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580408?src=rss Migraine May Be Linked to Celiac Disease Risk in Children- September 12, 2008 There is some evidence that pediatric patients with migraine are at increased risk of celiac disease, Turkish researchers report in the September issue of Cephalalgia. Reuters Health Informationhttp://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580418?src=rss How Much Gluten Is Too Much A Best Evidence Review of Celiac Disease- September 12, 2008 An important review of celiac disease -- a common and manageable disease with a poor diagnostic track record. Medscape Family Medicinehttp://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/17270?src=rss |