Daily Archives: May 27, 2009

Crohn’s Disease Patients Benefit From Infliximab Plus Azathioprine

May 27th, 2009 - 2:29 pm

The use of infliximab (IFX) plus azathioprine (AZA) and infliximab monotherapy increase the likelihood of patients achieving long-term steroid-free clinical remission in patients with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease, according to a new study. This study represents the first time … Continue reading →

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New Testing for Barrett’s Esophagus Patients

May 27th, 2009 - 11:55 am

One in five Americans experiences heartburn at least once a week, and many dismiss the malady as a mere annoyance, choosing to swallow antacids and get on with their lives. But what they don’t know can hurt them. Left untreated, … Continue reading →

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Improved DNA Stool Test Could Detect Digestive Cancers in Multiple Organs

May 27th, 2009 - 11:50 am

Mayo Clinic researchers have demonstrated that a noninvasive screening test can detect not only colorectal cancer but also the common cancers above the colon — including pancreas, stomach, biliary and esophageal cancers. This is one of more than 100 Mayo … Continue reading →

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