Colon cleansing: ineffective and potentially harmfulA Medical Letter review concludes that there is no evidence of beneficial effects from colonic cleansing or irrigation for "detoxification," and such procedures may be harmful. Obesity: Not sexy enough to treat?Last year, Ontario launched a $75-million initiative to increase its capacity to perform bariatric procedures. Widely held negative beliefs about obesity and weight-loss surgery may contribute to why other provinces haven't followed sui DIGESTIVE DISEASES: Enteral feeding calms metastatic Crohn's disease DIGESTIVE DISEASES: No equal pay for equal endo work How much does obesity cost? DIGESTIVE DISEASES: IBD flare-ups eased by postpartum breastfeeding Women with inflammatory bowel disease also more likely to complete recommended 24 weeks duration of breastfeeding DIGESTIVE DISEASES: Don't dismiss shorter PPI therapy for H. pylori DIGESTIVE DISEASES: Chew on this: Bicarbonate gum latest GERD option Increases salivary pH, a potentially protective effect DIGESTIVE DISEASES: Immigrants' hep B driving cancer rates Number of hepatocellular carcinoma cases will rise as hepatitis goes untreated DIGESTIVE DISEASES: Simulator helps trainees improve colonoscopy skills Five to eight practice sessions enough preparation to see patients First Previous 27 28 29 Next Last
