Hepatitis Awareness Month May has been designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in concert with all public and private healthcare providers, are working to shed light on this hidden epidemic by raising awareness of viral hepatitis and encouraging at risk populations to get tested. Hepatitis means inflammation of …
Early detection is vital, over 90% of all cases of colon cancer can be prevented with recommended screening. Despite its high incidence, colon cancer is one of the most detectable and, if found early enough, most treatable forms of cancer. If you’re 45 or older, getting a screening test for colon cancer could save your …
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Crohn’s Disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects over 780,000 American. The combination of the right medication management and lifestyle habits can help you manage your symptoms, and allow you to pursue your personal and professional goals. Here are a few healthy tips to help control your Crohn’s Symptoms. Stay Active: For people …
American Cancer Society recommends colon cancer screening at age 45 New guidelines from the American Cancer Society were released today recommending moving up colon cancer screening to age 45 for anyone who is average risk. Previously, the recommendation was to start age 50 unless there were high risk reasons to start earlier. However, there has …
Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Every year over 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and more than 50,000 people die from it each year. The risk of getting colorectal cancer increases with age. More than 90% of …
The American Cancer Society recently announced the results of their study which showed colorectal cancer rates have dramatically increased among younger adults, those born between 1960 and 1980 (Generation X) and those born between 1980’s to 2000’s (Millennials). According to Rebecca Siegel MPH from the American Cancer Society, “individuals born in 1990 now have double …
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There are over 60 million people suffering from Gastrointestinal Disorders in the United States today. Their conditions range from the annoying complaints like constipation, gas or abdominal bloating to the ultra-serious conditions like Crohn’s/IBD, Pancreatitis or Esophageal Cancer. A number of “Medical Specialty Group Homes”, more commonly known as “Centers of Excellence” are springing up …
Diarrhea is frequent, loose and watery bowel movements. Stool contains what is left after your digestive system absorbs nutrients and fluids from what you eat and drink. If your body does not absorb the fluids, or if your digestive system produces extra fluids, stools will be loose and watery. Loose stools contain more water, salts …
A recent study plublished by a German Health Plan suggested an association between Proton Pump Inhibitor use and dementia in the elderly. The following statement was released by Anerican College of Gastroenterology President Kenneth R DeVault MD FACG, “We appreciate and respect the data in the study, but believe more research is needed to understand the impact …
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Esophageal Cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States. Clinical Studies have shown that several factors can make a person more likely to develop cancer of the esophagus. The most recognized factor is whether a person has Barrett’s Esophagus which can increase one’s risk of cancer of the esophagus by 50 …
