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The CBS Evening News (10/28, story 11, 1:00, Couric) reported that "a new test that may one day make screening for colon cancer a lot easier." At...

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is well-known to affect sleep patterns and an irregular sleep pattern can lead to poor performance in wake...

Esophageal cancer rates have risen by 50% over the past 25 years in men in the United Kingdom, according to new figures released by Cancer Research...

In the event that you're 45 or over or have a family history of colon cancer, you ought to be screened. It used too be age 50 and for...

As mentioned in our last blog post, a common but less frequently diagnosed form of reflux is what is known as laryngo-pharyngeal reflux, or LPR....

Most people think of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD as the classic symptoms of heartburn or regurgitation. Heartburn is often reported as a...

The American College of Gastroenterology, based on two recent studies, is recommending patients split their colonoscopy preparation into two parts,...

Have you ever wondered why some providers offices call so many times to remind you to schedule an appointment? Our office does this monthly, in...

If you are 45 or over or have a family history of colon cancer, you should be screened. African-Americans have been advised to be screened beginning...