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There were several interesting articles in the message I got from Medscape
today...
Bev in Milwaukee
Efficacy of Rifaximin vs Placebo in Reducing Symptoms in Adults With IBS -
Viewpoint
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/547055?src=mp
David A. Johnson, MD, provides clinical commentary on a recent article
published in Ann Intern Med that investigates the use of rifaximin in patients
diagnosed with IBS.
Medscape Gastroenterology 8(2) 2006
Systemic Autoimmune Disorders in Celiac Disease
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/547107?src=mp
One of the most controversial issues concerning possible complications of
untreated celiac disease involves the association between celiac disease and
other autoimmune disorders.
Curr Opin Gastroenterol 22(6) 2006
Overweight in Celiac Disease: Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics, and
Effect of a Gluten-Free Diet
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/545960?src=mp
Few studies have focused on the distribution of body mass index in celiac
populations and its relationship to clinical characteristics, or on its response
to treatment.
Am J Gastroenterol 101(10) 2006
The Risk of Retention of the Capsule Endoscope in Patients With Known or
Suspected Crohn's Disease
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/545956?src=mp
Small bowel strictures, which are not uncommon in Crohn's disease, are
considered to be a contraindication to capsule endoscopy due to the risk of capsule
retention.
Am J Gastroenterol 101(10) 2006
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