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By Alexia Severson Las Cruces resident Meagan Whittlesey has had a surgery every three years since 2007, when she was diagnosed with endometriosis, at the age of 22, after receiving several misdiagnoses. Her surgeries have included removing her uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix, gall bladder and appendix. In three months, she will have her ovaries removed. She has also been on numerous medications and continues to try new medications – all in the hope that something will help treat the pain that often accompanies endometriosis. But despite all of this, Whittlesey, now 34, said she has found little relief. “Mostly doing yoga and eating right has helped,” Whittlesey said. Treatments and surgeries that fail to ease pain, along with false diagnoses, is not uncommon among patients with endometriosis, a disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus — the endometrium — grows outside the uterus. The disorder can sometimes be mistaken for pelvic inflammatory disease...

Written by Rachel Popa | September 30, 2019 | Print  | Email Here are 11 gastroenterologists Becker's ASC Review featured in September: 1. Joel E. Lavine, MD, PhD, is chief of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at NewYork-Presbyterian/ Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital in New York City. 2. Miguel Saps, MD , is chief of the division of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at the University of Miami Health System. 3. Shanthi Srinivasan, MD, directs the digestive diseases division at the Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta. 4. Kenneth Chi, MD , is director of the gastroenterology lab at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill. 5. Samuel Castillo, MD, is the chief of gastroenterology at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital. 6. Firas H. Al-Kawas, MD, is director of endoscopy at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. 7. Rosario Ligresti, MD , is chief of the division of gastroenterology at Hackensack (N.J.) Un...

- Advertisement - - Advertisement - Press Release: – The Department of Health and Wellness has recorded an increase in the number of cases of gastroenteritis reported over the last few weeks. Acute gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and the intestines and may be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites among others. Gastroenteritis is spread by direct contact with an infected person, by consuming contaminated food or water or by touching contaminated surfaces then putting your unwashed hands in your mouth. Persons presenting with gastroenteritis may experience diarrhea and/or vomiting which may be accompanied by stomach pain and fever. In most cases, gastroenteritis presents as a self-limiting illness, however children and the elderly are most susceptible to complications such as dehydration and should therefore be monitored closely. Signs of dehydration include decreased urination, dry mouth, crying with few or no tears or feeling drowsy or sleepy. The spr...

BOSTON, Sept. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Albireo Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALBO), a clinical-stage orphan pediatric liver disease company developing novel bile acid modulators, today announced upcoming presentations at the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) 2019 Annual Meeting, being held October 16-19, 2019, in Chicago. The presentations will include pharmacological data regarding the Company’s lead product candidate, odevixibat, as well as background about the Company’s proprietary patient- and observer-reported outcomes assessment tools for pruritus. “When considering existing and emerging pediatric therapies, there is a strong desire among physicians, parents and patients for exposure levels to be concentrated in targeted areas of the body while minimizing broader systemic exposure,” said Ron Cooper, President and Chief Executive Officer of Albireo. “At NASPGHAN, we will present data demonstrating this to be the case with odevi...

Image copyright Google Image caption The school said it would remain closed on Tuesday More than 200 children have been kept home from a County Londonderry primary school after an outbreak of gastroenteritis. About 60 people - pupils, staff and family members - have become unwell at Portstewart Primary School. The school was closed on Monday as a precautionary measure so that it could undergo a "deep clean". It said it was working closely with the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the school would remain closed on Tuesday. It said this was at the request of the Education Authority "in order to complete their deep clean", and that the school was expected to reopen on Wednesday. In a message to parents, the school said it was "currently experiencing an increase in the number of children with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting illness". As first reported by the Belfast Telegraph , it said it was working with the PHA "to minimise the risk of sprea...

 Share This On: (PRESS RELEASE) — The Department of Health and Wellness has recorded an increase in the number of cases of gastroenteritis reported over the last few weeks. Acute gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and the intestines and may be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, among others. Gastroenteritis is spread by direct contact with an infected person, by consuming contaminated food or water or by touching contaminated surfaces then putting your unwashed hands in your mouth. Persons presenting with gastroenteritis may experience diarrhea and/or vomiting which may be accompanied by stomach pain and fever. In most cases, gastroenteritis presents as a self-limiting illness, however, children and the elderly are most susceptible to complications such as dehydration and should, therefore, be monitored closely. Signs of dehydration include decreased urination, dry mouth, crying with few or no tears or feeling drowsy or sleepy. The spread of gastroenteriti...

Prolific Pōneke rapper and producer Chronic Shnxman recently dropped a sequel to August's room-shaking Gastroenteritis Episode 1 EP, the perfect way to prep your ears for this week's support slot for visiting US rising stars Shakewell & Ramirez , taking over San Fran this Thursday. Chronic Shnxman delivers his emotionally raw and cathartic aural assault over the eleven uncompromising tracks showcased on Gastroenteritis Episode II , admirably living up to the challenge of  Episode 1 's intense and distorted sonics, alongside regular collaborators Young Gho$t , Hxrman , Lil Dust , LBFRMIKEY and Sadhectorr . Listen to the new collection here, cop yourself a brand new  Gastroenteritis Episode II  hoodie via withdraw , and catch Chronic Shnxman bringing it live with Shakewell & Ramirez this Thursday... Chronic Shnxman is supporting Shakewell & Ramirez w/ Mikey The Magician alongside Young Gho$t at Wellington's San Fran on Thursday 3rd October. You can also ...

Gastropathy is a medical broad term applied for stomach diseases that affect mucosal lining characterized by epithelial injury. There are many types of gastropathy ranging from harmless conditions to more serious ones like cancer. This study tries to assess the significant effect of adiponectin and its level in patients with gastropathy. This case-control study includes 35 patients with gastropathy confirmed by gastroscope and thirty control group. Anthropometric Measurements like Weight, height, waist circumference, body mass index, and waist circumference. The blood sample was collected from the patients and control group and serum tested for lipid profile that includes (cholesterol, triglyceride, HDLP, LDLP) (Human-Germany), and adiponectin (Shanghai Biologic Technology-China) using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). The study showed a significant difference between the two groups regarding height, weight, waist circumference, and waist to hip ratio (P-value 0.002,0.009,...

Prolific Pōneke rapper and producer Chronic Shnxman recently dropped a sequel to August's room-shaking Gastroenteritis Episode 1 EP, the perfect way to prep your ears for this week's support slot for visiting US rising stars Shakewell & Ramirez , taking over San Fran this Thursday. Chronic Shnxman delivers his emotionally raw and cathartic aural assault over the eleven uncompromising tracks showcased on Gastroenteritis Episode II , admirably living up to the challenge of  Episode 1 's intense and distorted sonics, alongside regular collaborators Young Gho$t , Hxrman , Lil Dust , LBFRMIKEY and Sadhectorr . Listen to the new collection here, cop yourself a brand new  Gastroenteritis Episode II  hoodie via withdraw , and catch Chronic Shnxman bringing it live with Shakewell & Ramirez this Thursday... Chronic Shnxman is supporting Shakewell & Ramirez w/ Mikey The Magician alongside Young Gho$t at Wellington's San Fran on Thursday 3rd October. You can also ...

Concern: Mark Fielding Portstewart Primary School shut for 'deep clean' after virus strikes pupils and staff BelfastTelegraph.co.uk A north Antrim primary school has been closed for a deep clean because of a widespread virus outbreak that has affected dozens of pupils, staff and family members. https://ift.tt/2ouVYFH https://ift.tt/2mThKTp Email A north Antrim primary school has been closed for a deep clean because of a widespread virus outbreak that has affected dozens of pupils, staff and family members. Portstewart Primary School - which has over 200 pupils - warned parents, pupils and staff to stay away after 45 were hit by vomiting and diarrhoea, believed to have been caused by norovirus. The school posted a message on its website telling that "following advice from Education Authority, due to a widespread virus, school will remain closed tomorrow, Monday 30th September, to allow for a Deep Clean to take place". "School will ...

Lupus is known to be a hazard, especially to women of childbearing age.  Usually, it is advisable to see a doctor or medical expert if one develops a mysterious rash, constant fever, persistent ache or fatigue, as these may be signs of the sickness.  Dr. Iba Mayele, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Clinic Galien, Kimironko, says lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks your own tissue and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems, including the joints, skin, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs. According to Dr. Kenneth Ruzindana, a consultant at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), also known as lupus, is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect various parts of the body. He notes that lupus is an autoimmune condition, which means that your body’s immune system attacks your tissues, thinking that they are foreign. This can lead to pain, ...

ELIZABETH, NJ — A Union County grand jury has returned a six-count indictment against a formerly Summit-based pediatric gastroenterologist charged with sexual crimes against three patients, authorities said. Michael Tyshkov, 65, of Livingston, is charged with 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, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Chief Robert K. Weck of the Summit Police Department jointly announced Friday. An investigation by the Special Victims Unit of the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, in collaboration with the Summit Police Department, revealed that the first identified victim, a 20-year-old woman, had been seen regularly for treatment by Tyshkov over the course of slightly more than a decade, according to Union County Assistant Prosecutor Stacey Zyriek, who is prosecuting the case. Sign Up for North Plainfield/Green...

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a frequently manifested forms anemia in patients with gastrointestinal disease. The Italian Association of Hospital Gastroenterologists and Endoscopists (AIGO) and the Italian Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (SIGENP) has released guidelines for the diagnosis of chronic anemia in gastrointestinal disorders. The guideline published in the digestive and liver disease, strongly recommends colonoscopy to be performed on all men and postmenopausal women with IDA. Anemia affects one-third of the population in the East Mediterranean region. It affects 50% of pregnant women and over 60% of children under the age of 5 in these regions. IDA is the most commonly occurring forms of anemia in which the iron availability to the body is insufficient to meet the required amount. The guideline aims to provide support to the gastroenterologists in their practice when dealing with patients with anemia. Apart from the necessity to develop ...

Flu vaccination prevents millions of flu-related illnesses and deaths annually, but vaccination rates are low for many reasons. During the 2018-2019 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that about 45% of U.S. adults received the flu vaccine. While this is an increase of 8% from 2017-2018, it falls way below the national goal of 70% of American adultIs receiving a flu shot. One of the common myths that leads people to avoid the flu shot is that they think the shot will give them the flu. But that is simply not true. The virus in the vaccine is not active, and an inactive virus cannot transmit disease. What is true is that you may feel the effects of your body mounting an immune response, but that does not mean you have the flu. I am a nursing professor with experience in public health promotion , and I hear this and other myths often. Here are the facts and the explanations behind them. Related: Flu Shots and Side Effects Inactive virus Influen...

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on Thursday the suspension of sales of 269 ranitidine-based drugs on the market including Zantac and Curan Tab, after it found that the medicines contain N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a possible human carcinogen, exceeding the acceptable level of 0.16 ppm. The ministry kicked off its own investigation following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s statement released on Sept. 14 about the low-level presence of NDMA in ranitidine. Seoul’s regulator has found that all seven ranitidine medicines showed NDMA levels, ranging from zero to 53.5ppm depending on the manufacturer’s serial numbers. NDMA, classified as a Group 2A probable carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, is also easily found in our daily lives including cigarette smoke or foods. It is unlikely for patients who have taken the medicines for a short period of time to develop cancer, and they are so commonly used to treat stomach diseases like reflux eso...

An outbreak of norovirus in Ireland last month has been linked to eating food at a leisure facility. The source of some infections were foodborne while others were due to person to person transmission. Data from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) showed illness from noroviral infection in the Dublin East region. The HPSC is Ireland’s agency for the surveillance of communicable diseases and is part of the Health Service Executive (HSE). In total, 48 illnesses have been identified to date; 33 males and 15 females who all live in Ireland. Initial data showed 36 illnesses . All age groups were affected except young children under 12 years old. No people were admitted to hospital and illness onset dates ranged from Aug. 17 to Aug. 22, 2019. Food prepared on site The Department of Public Health East, Health Service Executive, confirmed the investigation into an outbreak of norovirus associated with a food premises at a leisure facility. “The outbreak is closed and we do ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ - A Union County grand jury has returned a six-count indictment against a formerly Summit-based pediatric gastroenterologist charged with sexual crimes against three patients, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Chief Robert K. Weck of the Summit Police Department jointly announced Friday.  Michael Tyshkov, 65, of Livingston is charged with 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.  An investigation by the Special Victims Unit of the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, in collaboration with 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, according to Union County Assistant Prosecutor Stacey Zyriek, who is prosecuting the case. The investigation revealed that the alleged sexual ...

Flu vaccination prevents millions of flu-related illnesses and deaths annually, but vaccination rates are low for many reasons. During the 2018-2019 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that about 45% of U.S. adults received the flu vaccine. While this is an increase of 8% from 2017-2018, it falls way below the national goal of 70% of American adults receiving a flu shot. One of the common myths that leads people to avoid the flu shot is that they think the shot will give them the flu. But that is simply not true. The virus in the vaccine is not active, and an inactive virus cannot transmit disease. What is true is that you may feel the effects of your body mounting an immune response, but that does not mean you have the flu. I am a nursing professor with experience in public health promotion , and I hear this and other myths often. Here are the facts and the explanations behind them. Inactive virus Kilian Daugherty, 1, being prepared for a che...

The top story in gastroenterology was Healio ’s coverage of the fallout from reports that a possible human carcinogen was found in generic forms of Zantac. Another popular story showed that a modified version of the keto diet could potentially reduce the risk for Alzheimer’s disease by impacting the gut microbiome. Read these stories and more gastroenterology news below. Sandoz voluntarily recalls generic forms of Zantac Sandoz has voluntarily recalled all generic forms of Zantac (ranitidine) in the United States after noting confirmed contamination with N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a possible human carcinogen, above established FDA levels, according to a company press release. Read more. A dvanced neoplasia risk differs between diminutive, small adenoma at baseline Patients with small adenomas — between 6 mm and 9 mm in size — at baseline colonoscopy have an elevated risk for advanced neoplasia at follow-up compared with patients who only have diminutive adenomas, according to...

  John E. Pandolfino   Sushama Gundlapalli A week after halting the distribution of Zantac, Sandoz, the drug’s manufacturer, voluntarily recalled several formulations of the heartburn medication after noting confirmed contamination with N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a possible human carcinogen, above established FDA levels. To gauge how gastroenterologists are approaching the evolving landscape with this medication, Healio Gastroenterology and Liver Disease reached out to several physicians about the initial distribution halt and subsequent voluntary recall. We spoke with John E. Pandolfino, MD, chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Dhyanesh A. Patel, MD, an assistant professor of medicine in the Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Sushama Gundlapalli, MD, MS, a board-certified gastroenterologist at Suburban Gastroenterology Ltd. in Na...