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ELIZABETH, NJ — Livingston resident Michael Tyshkov, a formerly Summit-based pediatric gastroenterologist who was arrested earlier this year and charged with sexually assaulting one of his patients on numerous occasions, has now been criminally charged in connection with similar alleged incidents involving two additional patients, according to acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay Ruotolo. The Union County Prosecutor’s Office (UCPO) announced on Friday that Tyshkov, 65, faces two counts of second-degree sexual assault, one count of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and three counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact. Union County Assistant Prosecutor Stacey Zyriek—who is prosecuting the case—stated that an investigation by the UCPO Special Victims Unit and the Summit Police Department revealed that the first identified victim—a 20-year-old female—had been seen regularly for treatment by Tyshkov over the course of slightly more than a decade. Sign Up for E-News...

Healio Gastroenterology and Liver Disease has compiled a list of some of the top stories we reported in August. Our readers were most interested in recent news on colorectal cancer, as well as a movement to change the way GIs talk about fecal microbiota transplant. Oral antibiotics tied to colorectal cancer risk Certain oral antibiotics are associated with increased risk for colon cancer, while others are linked with reduced rectal cancer risk, according to study results published in Gut . Cynthia L. Sears, MD, of the Bloomberg-Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and colleagues wrote that several previous studies have shown an association between antibiotics and cancer, but they have not explored how that effect is impacted by antibiotic type or tumor location. READ MORE. VIDEO: ‘Good, bad news’ for the future of colorectal cancer screening In this exclusive video from GI Outlook 2019, T.R. Levin, MD, the chief of gastroen...

Medical research is suggesting that there is a strong correlation between autism and bowel dysfunction. Indeed, bowel problems are the most common co-morbidity found in autistic children. A 2014 study in the medical journal "Pediatrics" showed that bowel symptoms like constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain and inflammatory bowel disease are three to four times more common in children with autism than children without autism.                                                                                                        ...

Written by Rachel Popa | August 30, 2019 | Print  | Email Becker's ASC Review featured the following GI leaders this month: 1. Fasiha Kanwal, MD, is chief of gastroenterology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. In addition to her role as chief of gastroenterology, Dr. Kanwal is a professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and serves as editor-in-chief of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2. David E. Cohen, MD, PhD, serves as chief of the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at the Weill Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. Dr. Cohen previously served as the director of hepatology at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and director of the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. 3. James Lin, MD, is chief of the division of gastroenterology at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte, Calif. Dr. Lin also is an assistant clinical professor for City of Hope's Department of...

By Susanne Steinberg, M.D.   In many cases, the scars of past trauma extend beyond emotional pain and physical injury, manifesting as distinct physical symptoms or disorders.   Chronic pain, excessive fatigue, stomach and bowel problems, headaches, palpitations and dizziness are often associated with trauma, and routine tests and physical exams typically fail to provide an explanation.   These symptoms, however, are significant and require a comprehensive evaluation. In fact, failure to address and treat symptoms can lead to feelings of hopelessness, depression and anxiety. Persistent symptoms can be so debilitating the patient may self-medicate and be at risk for substance dependence.   Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health provides treatment for trauma and its related physical manifestations through its partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs designed specifically for both men and women.   Mind Body Connection   In...

Recently, a study found that oral antibiotics were associated with a risk for colorectal cancer, and post-marketing data showed that over-the-counter peppermint oil treatment effectively managed symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome without the side effect of heartburn. These were among last week’s top stories. Other highlights included a study that found older patients with inflammatory bowel disease had a higher risk for thiopurine-related adverse events, a meta-analysis that suggested endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty produced clinically significant weight loss in patients with obesity, and research that indicated esophageal symptoms in individuals with obesity are caused by gastroesophageal reflux and not dysmotility. Oral antibiotics tied to colorectal cancer risk Certain oral antibiotics are associated with increased risk for colon cancer, while others are linked with reduced rectal cancer risk, according to study results published in Gut . Read more. IBgard releases data to sh...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Gastroenterology Conference: Digestive Disease Week® (DDW 2020) - Chicago May 2-5, 2020    MD Linx DDW is the world's largest gathering of physicians, researchers and industry in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal ... https://ift.tt/2MMPjBR

Linda Nguyen There is no definitive cure for patients suffering from gastroparesis. One of the most common treatment options for the rare disorder includes an alteration in eating habits that can help control gastroparesis symptoms and ensure patients get the right amount of nutrients, calories and liquids. Effectively altering eating habits can best treat malnutrition and dehydration, which are considered the disorder’s two main complications. Additionally, some physicians may recommend oral or nasal tube feeding for patients to prevent malnutrition . However, as Linda Nguyen, MD, director of GI motility and neurogastroenterology within the division of gastroenterology at Stanford University, notes, there is not much information available surrounding the treatment of gastroparesis. As a result, Nguyen and colleagues are beginning the recruitment process for a pilot study to understand the impact of a plant-based formula on patients who have gastroparesis. “I was asked to g...

Written by Eric Oliver | August 30, 2019 | Print  | Email Gastroenterology Associates in Crystal River, Fla., is expanding after opening its doors 30 years ago, the Citrus County Chronicle reports. The practice's patient load has increased, necessitating the expansion. Gastroenterology Associates has three other Florida locations in Homosassa, Inverness and Dunnellon. Gastroenterology Associates is opening a new 5,000-square-foot building. The existing practice will be turned into a staff billing department. More articles on surgery centers:  How apps like Google Translate make lifesaving interventions possible — 3 Qs with Dr. Linda J Mason Michigan anesthesia practice halts health system's illegal hiring practices Anesthesiologist shares ways to improve patient satisfaction   © Copyright ASC COMMUNICATIONS 2019. Interested in LINKING to or REPRINTING this content? View our policies by clicking here . To receive the latest hospital and health sys...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a drug safety warning about the use of 3 medications for hepatitis C virus (HCV) among individuals with moderate to severe liver impairment. The warning comes after 63 individuals who received treatment for chronic HCV with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (Mavyret), elbasvir/grazoprevir (Zepatier), or sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir (Vosevi) experienced worsened liver function or liver failure. IF YOU LIKE THIS, READ MORE... FDA Issues Safety Alert for a JAK Inhibitor FDA Approves New Add-on Therapy for Parkinson Disease It is recommended that the medications be used for the treatment of HCV only among individuals with mild or no liver impairment. “In many of the reported cases, liver failure occurred in patients who had signs and symptoms of moderate to severe liver impairment (Child-Pugh B or C) or other serious liver problems and should not have been treated with these medicines,” according to the FDA press release. Al...

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By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Women who get more fiber from fruits and cereals may be less like to develop diverticulitis, a common and painful bowel problem, though vegetable sources of fiber don’t make much difference, a U.S. study suggests. A low fiber diet has long been linked to an increased risk of diverticulitis, which occurs when small pockets or bulges lining the intestines become inflamed. But research to date hasn’t offered a clear picture of whether some forms of fiber might be better than others for minimizing the risk, researchers note in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. For the current study, researchers followed 50,019 women who were 43 to 70 years old at the outset, and didn’t have a history of diverticulitis, cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. Over 24 years, 4,343 women developed diverticulitis. Compared to those with the lowest amounts of fiber in their diet – around 13 grams a day – women who consumed the most fiber – closer to 27 grams a day –...

Posted August 30, 2019 06:53:22 A central Queensland professor is taking the taboo out of poo to teach children about the link between eating well and making healthy poo. The 'Poop it' kit uses illustrated stories and rewards to educate four to eight-year-olds about what a healthy poo looks like. It was developed by Professor Kerry Reid-Searl from CQUniversity, who partnered with paediatric nurses, academics, and undergraduate students. The inspiration behind the project comes from the professor's desire to take the embarrassment out of talking about what we flush down the toilet. "Many people are ashamed or reluctant to talk about poo, yet there is such an important link between good health and poo," she said. "As a nurse I have encountered many children with bowel problems, and my understanding from the anecdotal responses from parents of these children is that the psychosocial impact can be significant. "So this project is very much about giv...

Although it did not meet stringent recommended endpoints dictated by the FDA and European Medicines Agency, small intestinal-release peppermint oil reduced abdominal pain, discomfort and severity in patients with irritable bowel syndrome, according to study results. Zsa Zsa Weerts , PhD , of the division of the gastroenterology and hepatology at Masstricht University Medical Center, the Netherlands, and colleagues wrote that despite medical advances, patients often find therapeutic options for IBS unsatisfactory. “One of the pharmacotherapeutic entities currently used is peppermint oil,” researchers wrote. “This agent of herbal origin has menthol as its main constituent and is presumed to have several mechanisms of action including intestinal smooth muscle relaxation, modulation of transient receptor potential channel mediated visceral nociception, 5-hydroxytryptamine antagonism, antimicrobial and antifungal effects, and kappa-opioid receptor agonism.” Researchers performed a ...

Aerial Associates Photography, Inc. by Zachary Haslick Dog owners are becoming more concerned as reports of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the lake are reported unsafe for pets. Recently, a dog swimming advisory was posted by The Erie County Department of Health for Presque Isle's Vista 3, Sturgeon Bay, Ferry Slip, Marina, Niagara Boat Launch, Horseshoe Pond, Boater's Beach, Perry Monument, Beach 11, and other locations including the Lake Cliff Boat Launch in Lawrence Park, Shades Beach, the Erie Yacht Club, Grahamville Reservoir, and Eaton Reservoir in North East. The poisonous algae did not test high enough to concern humans, but dogs can suffer liver damage, respiratory paralysis, gastrointestinal disease, and other fatal issues. Social media was quick to pick up on these warnings following viral posts of dogs in North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas dying after swimming in local ponds and lakes. Breanna Adams, director of environmental health services at the Erie County ...

We emphatically agree with Lee Jones' perspective in the essay “ We’re Starting to Harness the Microbiome to Treat Disease” that regulated oversight of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is vital for appropriate safety and stewardship of this investigational treatment. However, the author failed to mention that FMT is now recommended by infectious disease and gastroenterology societies  as the standard of care  for recurrent C. difficile infection that has failed antibiotic therapy. Indeed, in their most recent guidelines, the British Society of Gastroenterology recommends that "where possible, FMT is best sourced from a centralized stool bank, from a healthy unrelated donor." Much like blood banks, stool banks create economies of scale and allow for standardization of oversight and safeguards that physicians screening their own stool donors would struggle to replicate. Centralized stool banks are a key part of the strategy to protect patients from risks assoc...

The next time you wash your hands, know that you could be preventing a highly contagious virus from spreading. That would be norovirus, a very common illness. In fact, the CDC reports that health care costs due to norovirus amount to about $60 billion worldwide, every single year. Lana Simmons, a family nurse practitioner at Novant Health Family Medicine Pine Forest in Oak Island, is here to talk about some very important facts on norovirus. 1. Norovirus is extremely contagious “It is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea,” said Simmons. “It’s probably the most common viral cause of gastroenteritis worldwide.” Norovirus can spread quite easily. It spreads several different ways such as by contaminated food, water, surfaces, and people. If you touch something or someone that has norovirus and then your mouth, you might contract norovirus. This virus acts fast and you will start to feel its symptoms about one to two days after being exposed. 2. Norovirus has flu-l...

The several different manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) vary in severity and may hinder an individual’s quality of life even more than the underlying IBD. Gastroenterology Consultant caught up with Hans Herfarth, MD, PhD, a professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, and codirector of the UNC Multidisciplinary Center for IBD Research and Treatment, about what gastroenterologists should know about dermatologic and rheumatologic manifestations in the management of IBD, a topic he will further discuss at the Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (AIBD) Regional Meeting in Baltimore on September 7, 2019. Gastroenterology Consultant: Why are the musculoskeletal and dermatological systems the most commonly involved sites of manifestations among patients with IBD? Hans Herfarth: This is a good question. However, we do not know why. The bottom line is that it is corre...

Find Local Doctors, an online directory of local doctors and specialists, has recently recognized Dr. David Yamini as a Top Patient-Rated Gastroenterologist. Dr. Yamini offers a variety of services at both of his office locations in Santa Monica and Beverly Hills for advanced treatments of medical disorders involving the digestive system and gastroenterology system. SANTA MONICA, Calif. , Aug. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- David Yamini, MD is double board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Yamini specializes in medical disorders of the digestive system and gastroenterology systems. At both offices, Dr. Yamini performs a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to accurately diagnose and treat both chronic and acute GI problems. He provides a focused approach to preventative treatment for diseases such as colon, esophageal, and pancreatic cancer. Dr. Yamini also has a special interest in diseases that affect the digestive tract, biliary system,...