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Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation found that the prevalence of neoplasia among elderly patients underscored the need for colonoscopy. A related study shows that although older adults who are Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for colorectal cancer screening tests, many are not aware of the benefit.

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Maintenance dosing with the monoclonal antibody infliximab can prolong remission of the signs and symptoms of Crohn's disease.

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Description of a case of death resulting from recreational drug use during a rave party.

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Fructose, the simple sugar found in honey and many fruits, may play an important role in the onset of common, and often unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms.

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Thanks to the availability of the complete map of the human genome, which was published last February, researchers are close to cloning the gene for pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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The results of two recent studies underscore the need to control the symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

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Three recent reports underscore the need for physicians to educate patients about potential harm to the liver from herbal remedies.

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Two new studies on irritable bowel syndrome, the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder, detail the high economic and social costs of the condition in the United States.

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Anxious gastroenterology patients who receive the reassurance of a negative endoscopic exam show an immediate improvement in their health behavior, and these gains in well-being are maintained over time.

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A recent study shows that although people with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) experienced a 62 percent decline in the average number of days of acid reduction therapy after surgery, one-half of patients received at least one prescription for acid reduction therapy during the 18 months following surgery.