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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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