Category Archives: Latest News
Culprit of Acid Reflux may be eating too much
In a front-page story, Sacramento Bee (5/12, 1A, Creamer) reported that acid reflux is “on the rise in America, with 25 million people experiencing daily symptoms,” up from “15 million … Continue reading
Clinical Update from MedScape
Heavy Beer Drinkers With ADH1 Gene Variant May Have Increased Risk Of Gastric Cancer. Medscape (4/15, Nelson) reported that a “genetic variant might predispose heavy beer drinkers to a higher … Continue reading
New Physician Coming Soon
Watch for our announcement of a new physician joining Gastroenterology Specialties and Lincoln Endoscopy Center in August.
Daily NSAID Use May Lower Colon, Rectal Cancer Risk
The American Gastroenterology Association newsletter reported that people who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) painkillers regularly, may have a 50% reduced risk of developing colon or rectal cancer, according to a … Continue reading
