Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Upper GI Endoscopy and the Disappearing Barium Study III


Comparative Costs of Upper GI series and Endoscopy

A complete upper GI X-ray study with barium (esophagus, stomach, with “follow through” including upper intestine) costs $272; Medicare allows $155 in a relatively high cost region (Philadelphia and suburban area). Read More

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Addressing Severe Fat Malabsorption and Gastroparesis - A case study


A friend of mine with CF who lives in South Africa has a history of severe  gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying) and low stomach acid, which (alongside her Crohn's, CFRD, and removal of her terminal ileum, ascending colon, and gallbladder years ago) has caused her significant digestive distress and inability to digest anything other than her extremely regimented liquid diet. Read More

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

The Most Common Diabetes Complication Don't Know About Diabetic Gastroparesis

Since she was diagnosed with diabetes, you may have noticed that you have a problem with farmers, have gas and bloating? An annoying pain that can not in the upper abdomen, heartburn, or antacids that can not be identified to do? If you do, you are suffering from diabetic gastroparesis, the most common complication of diabetes that most diabetics do not know anything. Read More

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Restricting Fructose to Reduce Fatty Liver Disease


Researchers report that reducing dietary fructose decreases liver fat in children with obesity and metabolic syndrome. Read more in the AGA Journals blog. Read More

Understanding and Managing Neurogastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders


The Penn Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders Program was developed to apply clinical expertise, research, and technology to the diagnosis and management of esophageal, gastric and intestinal motility disorders, and their physical and psychological effects. Read More

Thursday, October 5, 2017

HOW MUCH DOES UPPER GI ENDOSCOPY COSTS IN USA?


0If your physician has recommended you to undergo Upper GI Endoscopy then the first question that comes to your mind is: What is the cost of Upper GI Endoscopy? This is the question that majority of patients think before undergoing the procedure. So, in today’s article, we talk about the Upper GI Endoscopy cost or an average cost of Endoscopy in the United States.


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By Paul Richard Posted October 4, 2017
In Medical, Upper GI Endoscopy

Liver cancer risk factors more prevalent among Mexicans living in US

Posted on September 26, 2017

Mexican-American individuals residing in the United States had more risk factors for liver cancer than their counterparts living in Mexico, according to study results presented at American Association for Cancer Research Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved. Read More-->