Tag Archives: Gastroenterology

Mayo Clinic Studies Identify Risk Factors in Rising Trend of Liver Cancer

January 3rd, 2012 - 11:04 am

Doctors have known for years that the incidence of deadly liver cancer is on the rise, but what is causing that trend has remained a mystery. Two Mayo Clinic studies published in the January 3 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings … 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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Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review

June 14th, 2011 - 9:38 am

On September 8-11, 2011, the Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development will be conducting its Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review course at the Westin Chicago River North in Chicago, Ill. This course is designed for candidates preparing for certifying and … Continue reading →

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New Hepatitis C Medications on the Horizon

May 18th, 2011 - 2:13 pm

After over a decade long dry spell, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two new therapies, boceprevir and telaprevir, for the treatment of Hepatitis C. Both therapies signal a breakthrough in the treatment of Hepatitis C with the … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Studies How Much Practice Makes Perfect When Performing Colonoscopies

May 12th, 2011 - 1:47 pm

A colonoscopy is an invaluable procedure for detecting problems in the colon and rectum. Doctors can often diagnose gastrointestinal issues and even catch the warning signs of colorectal cancer. Perfecting the skills required for this delicate procedure takes practice. But … Continue reading →

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Medical Experts for Media – Gastroenterology and Hepatology

August 16th, 2010 - 3:49 pm

Todd Baron, M.D. Suresh Chari, M.D. Gregory Gores, M.D. Sunanda Kane, M.D. Paul Limburg, M.D. Edward Loftus, M.D. Jayant Talwalkar, M.D., M.P.H. ___________________________________________________________________________ Todd Baron, M.D., a specialist in therapeutic endoscopy Specializes in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), management of severe … Continue reading →

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Medical Experts for Media – Gastroenterologic & General Surgery

August 16th, 2010 - 3:46 pm

Michael Farnell, M.D. __________________________________________________________________________ Michael Farnell, M.D., a specialist in pancreatic and liver surgery Chair, Division of Gastroenterologic and General Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota Has performed over 800 Whipple operations Extensive experience with vascular resection and reconstruction during Whipple operation Author of … Continue reading →

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Crohn’s Disease Study on Infliximab, Azathioprine

October 1st, 2008 - 9:12 pm

A study led by Mayo Clinic has found that infliximab (Remicade®) administered alone (monotherapy) or in combination with azathioprine is a more effective treatment for patients with moderate to severe Crohn’s disease than azathioprine alone. The findings were presented Oct. … Continue reading →

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Liver Cancer Drug Shows Promise

July 22nd, 2008 - 7:36 pm

Lewis Roberts, M.B., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, is the author of an editorial in the July 24, 2008 issue of New England Journal of Medicine, commenting on research results published in the same issue involving the use of the … Continue reading →

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Mayo-Led Study of Treatment for Severe Chronic Constipation

May 30th, 2008 - 9:48 pm

Michael Camilleri, M.D., a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, led a study of prucalopride as a treatment for severe chronic constipation. The study, results of which were published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that prucalopride appears to … Continue reading →

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