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Growing Population of Elderly Patients With IBD Confronts PhysiciansSpecial Considerations in Older Patients Makes Treatment of IBD Even More Challenging ISSUE: NOVEMBER, 2008 The geriatric population is growing by leaps and bounds; by 2030, the number of older adults in the United States will have doubled since 2005. But despite anticipating the groundswell of the elderly and the burden of care that lies ahead, young physicians are not being adequately prepared to manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in elderly patients. read more |
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Celiac Disease Still Underdiagnosed Emerging Therapies May Offer Freedom From a Gluten-Free Diet ISSUE: NOVEMBER, 2008 Celiac disease is indeed out there, in far more patients than many physicians realize. Yet the disease often goes undiagnosed—or diagnosed with significant delays—partly because practitioners are not familiar with some of its more inconspicuous symptoms. read more |
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Surveillance Advised For Those at High Risk For Pancreatic Cancer ISSUE: NOVEMBER, 2008 People at high risk for pancreatic cancer because of familial history should be referred to a specialized center for surveillance given the ability of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), particularly in experienced hands, to detect pancreatic cancer in early and treatable stages. Experts agree, however, that the technical skill required for EUS diagnostic procedures demands that this type of surveillance be left to centers that specialize in this area. read more |
Doctor, I Have a Question About My Exam ...Is There a Role for E-mail in Doctor–Patient Communication? ISSUE: NOVEMBER, 2008 Despite medicine’s appetite for novelty and invention, electronic communications have not been widely embraced. A recent study, however, suggests that e-mail can efficiently bridge the gap between office visits and provide a successful mode for tending to routine matters and concerns. read more |
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Crohn’s and Colitis: Treatment of 5-ASA Responders... [7/2008] | ||
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