Category Archives: Gastroenterology

Bracelet-Like Device Controls Chronic Acid Reflux, Study Finds

February 20th, 2013 - 4:00 am

 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A bracelet-like device with magnetic beads can control the chronic digestive disorder gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a study published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine. The device encircles the valve at the junction of the … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Researchers Present at American Association for the Study of Liver Disease

November 14th, 2012 - 4:05 pm

Mayo Clinic physicians and researchers will present research at the annual American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, November 9-13, in Boston. The meeting is the largest gathering of hepatologists in the world, providing access to new research, updated treatment … Continue reading →

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New protocol makes CT colonography prep simpler

August 23rd, 2012 - 11:06 am

Having a laxative prep for a CT colonography, or virtual colonoscopy, is much simpler at Mayo Clinic in Arizona thanks to a new four-pill preparation protocol. CT colonography and colonoscopy are commonly performed for early detection of colon cancer in people … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Lauded as One of Nation’s Best Hospitals in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

July 17th, 2012 - 10:39 am

Mayo Clinic ranked near the top of the 23rd U.S. News & World Report annual America’s Best Hospital list, earning the No. 3 overall spot on its “Best Hospitals” list. Mayo Clinic in Rochester also was rated best in the … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic: Common Blood Pressure Drug Linked to Severe GI Problems

June 21st, 2012 - 9:34 am

To download broadcast quality video and audio about the findings, visit the Mayo Clinic News Network. Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered an association between a commonly prescribed blood pressure drug, Olmesartan, and severe gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Study Reports Increasing Incidence of C. difficile Infection (C. diff)

May 23rd, 2012 - 9:52 am

A study presented by Mayo Clinic provides clear evidence that the number of people contracting the hard-to-control and treat bacterial infection Clostridium difficile (C. difficile or C. diff) is increasing, and that the infection is commonly contracted outside of the … Continue reading →

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Lower GI Problems Plague Many With Rheumatoid Arthritis

April 3rd, 2012 - 3:45 pm

Add lower gastrointestinal problems such as ulcers, bleeding and perforations to the list of serious complications facing many rheumatoid arthritis patients. They are at greater risk for GI problems and gastrointestinal-related death than people without the disease, a Mayo Clinic study … Continue reading →

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Gene Targets Identified for New Non-invasive Colorectal Cancer Screening Test

April 2nd, 2012 - 10:19 am

American Association for Cancer Research Journalists:  See bottom of this post for audio and video resources Mayo Clinic researchers are close to developing a quick non-invasive test that can detect early stage colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps. The test uses … Continue reading →

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Finding Colon Cancer Before it’s Cancer

January 18th, 2012 - 3:42 pm

Journalists:  For links to video and audio files, see the bottom of this post. More accurate and more sensitive.  When it comes to cancer screenings, those are two attributes you really want.  Well, results of two studies suggest that a … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Named to U.S. News Best Hospitals List for 22nd Year

July 19th, 2011 - 6:03 pm

U.S. News & World Report has named Mayo to its annual list of “Best Hospitals” for the 22nd year. Hospitals included in the Honor Roll, such as Mayo, are part of a small group recognized for “breadth of excellence,” according … Continue reading →

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