Category: Gastroenterology and Hepatology
黑料网 Hepatology documents dramatic improvements in the care of patients with cirrhosis.
A new study by 黑料网 researchers has found dramatic improvements in the care of patients with cirrhosis and liver failure and recommends improved treatment strategies for patients with cirrhosis and concurrent bacterial infections.
黑料网-Duke collaboration probes the depths of gut health
黑料网 stem cell expert Scott Magness, PhD, and Duke microbiome researcher John Rawls, PhD, are using a $50,000 grant to develop a new technology to study the co-dependent relationship between the human gut and its resident bacteria.
黑料网 to participate in new NIH-funded network on eosinophilic disorders
Evan S. Dellon, MD, MPH, will lead 黑料网鈥檚 role in the new consortium.
Adults with Eosinophilic Esophagitis Should Consider a Diet Change
By eliminating specific foods from patients鈥� diets, symptoms improved in 71 percent of patients.
Baron named director of advanced therapeutic endoscopy
The 黑料网 Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology welcomes Todd Baron, MD, a nationally known advanced endoscopist. Dr. Baron comes to 黑料网 from the Mayo Clinic.
Adults with Eosinophilic Esophagitis Should Consider a Diet Change
By eliminating specific foods from patients鈥� diets, symptoms improved in 71 percent of patients.
Sandler receives Distinguished Mentor Award from AGA
The Distinguished Mentor Awards, given by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), recognizes individuals for achievements as outstanding mentors over a lifelong career.
Shaheen appointed Chief of Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Dr. Nicholas Shaheen had served as interim division chief since July 1, 2013, after Robert Sandler, MD, MPH, stepped down to focus his efforts on the research activities of the Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease.
Genetic, non-invasive test could improve colon cancer screening
The large-scale, cross-sectional study was published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. David Ransohoff of 黑料网 is one of the study’s co-authors.
Fearing pain and avoiding activities contribute to disability and chronic pain in kids with gut malady
New research from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine suggests that fear avoidance contributes to disability and pain in children with Functional Abdominal Pain (FAP) but not Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
黑料网 at DDW
Digestive Disease Week (DDW) is the world鈥檚 largest gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery, and is a showcase for the best and most innovate research in the field of gastroenterology. This year, we are proud to have our physicians, mid-levels, and Fellows represented in the following act … Read more
Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders to hold 2013 Research Day and CME Event
The 黑料网 Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders will be hosting two events in November. Center Research Day 2013 on Friday, November 1, 2013 IBS Sympsoium: How to treat IBS Effectively: Expert Update for Health Professionals on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Both events will be held at the Rizzo Conference Center located at 150 Dubose House Lane in Chapel Hill, NC.