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The Centers for Disease Control stated in a recent report that about 23 million people between the ages of 50 and 75 have not had a colonoscopy screening. This number is alarming because colon cancer is easily preventable, provided symptoms of the disease are discovered early.  Groups like the American Cancer Society and the American […]
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In part one of our latest newsletter on Hepatitis C, we left off with a discussion on non-invasive measures, such as the FibroScan. In part two of our newsletter, we address treatment options. The text of part two of our newsletter is shown below. Treatment This discussion is limited to non-cirrhotic patients. The goal of treatment […]
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – known simply as acid reflux – is a condition in which the contents of the stomach regurgitate into the esophagus. Often times, these stomach contents can include bile and acid which can inflame and damage the lining of the esophagus. Over time, complications resulting from acid reflux can include ulcers, [...]