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No, you shouldn’t cancel your colonoscopy based on ‘landmark’ study

Roopa Vemulapalli, M.D.

October 19, 2022

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How to spot H. pylori – an infection that can cause gastritis and ulcers

September 14, 2022

Taking aim at fatty liver, cancer with new blood test

September 7, 2022

Gut health hacks on TikTok: What really works to improve digestive function

July 27, 2022

Living with diverticulitis: Get the full scope of symptoms, treatment, and prevention

October 6, 2021

Bariatric endoscopy offers nonsurgical option for prime weight loss

September 30, 2021

7 common causes of pediatric GI bleeding, plus treatment information

Finding blood in your child's stool is scary, especially if the child is too young to describe how they feel. In this MedBlog, pediatric gastroenterologist Bradley Barth, M.D., M.P.H., discusses seven common, treatable conditions that cause GI bleeding, plus treatment information.

Bradley Barth, M.D., M.P.H.

November 7, 2019

Cancer; Digestive

No colostomy bag after colorectal cancer surgery? Avoid it with this advanced procedure

Young patients may worry that having colon surgery will require them to wear a colostomy bag. But Linda Farkas, M.D., says 80-90% of patients won't need one. Learn more.

Eric Bass, M.D.

June 18, 2020

Diet and Nutrition; Digestive; Mental Health; Pediatrics

What causes GI issues in teens – and how to get them to talk about it

For some students, heading back to school sparks excitement. For others, it's a source of new or worsening gastrointestinal pain. In this week’s MedBlog, Nandini Channabasappa, M.D., discusses why school stress can provoke GI issues and how to treat them.

Nandini Channabasappa, M.D.

September 11, 2019

Digestive

Living without a pancreas: Is it possible?

The pancreas is a vital part of the digestive system and helps regulate blood sugar. Rebecca Minter, M.D., and Jessica Abramowitz, M.D., explain how it’s possible to live without one.

Jessica Abramowitz, M.D.

November 30, 2016

Cancer; Digestive; Prevention

Skip the colon cancer screening? Not in the U.S.

Is colon cancer screening necessary? A study out of the U.K. published in The BMJ suggests average-risk patients age 50-79 might not need a colonoscopy if they have low risk-score. But Syed Kazmi, M.D., disagrees when it comes to U.S. patients. Find out why in this MedBlog.