Obesity in Adolescents Leads to Adult Obesity: A Risk Factor for GERD

November, 21 2010 Anthony A. Starpoli, MD

The prevalence of obesity has increased in recent years. However, individuals who are obese early in life have not been studied over time to...

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12th Annual GERD (Acid Reflux) Awareness Week – November 21-27

November, 10 2010 Rachel Jones

GERD Awareness Week is coming up November 21-27, 2010.

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Two Gene Signature-Based Tests May Help Identify Colon Cancer.

November, 6 2010 Anthony Starpoli

As reported from Medscape (11/4, Canavan) reported, "Two new tests that examine the gene signatures of peripheral blood mononuclear cells have...

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New, Noninvasive Screening Test May Detect 85% Of Colon Cancer Cases

October, 30 2010 Anthony Starpoli

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...

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GERD Affects Sleep and Next-Day Performance

October, 23 2010 Anthony Starpoli

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

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50% Rise in Esophageal Cancer in Britain

October, 16 2010 Anthony Starpoli

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...

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Have you had your colonoscopy?

October, 14 2010 Anthony Starpoli

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...

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An otolaryngologist looks at GERD- Dodge City Daily Globe

October, 14 2010 Rachel Jones

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....

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The Not So Common Forms of Reflux

October, 14 2010 Anthony Starpoli

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

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Better Colonoscopy Preparations Lead to Better Examinations!

October, 14 2010 Anthony Starpoli

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

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