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This animation describes Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration (EUS-FNA), an endoscopic procedure used to obtain detailed images of the digestive tract, including the pancreas and surrounding abdominal organs and tissue samples for analysis. This procedure helps your doctor to diagnose, stage, or rule out the presence of pancreatic disease or cancer, to determine the best courseRead More
Clinical research occurs in many formats and can involve anyone. Learn how you can participate and contribute to medical advances.
Gastroenterology is the area of medicine that deals with the digestive system and how our bodies break down food so it can be absorbed by our intestines to fuel the rest of our body. A gastroenterologist is a doctor who specializes in the digestive system. The Introduction to Gastroenterology video explores the basic anatomy ofRead More
You have to keep it simple! Think about a time you’ve complicated something (anything) and remind yourself of how you felt. If it was a task, how did you feel trying to complete it? Did you complete the task? And how did those around you feel due to your change in mood/behavior? The thing is,Read More
When creating a complete meal pattern, always think “do I have a diverse plate?” Below are some additional meal planning tips to get you started. Your meal should include: 1. Proteins 2. Carbs 3. Fruits and vegetables (mainly vegetables) 4. Healthy fats *Tip: when creating snacks, attempt to have 2-3 food groups! Example: peanutRead More
More than 20 million people in the United States suffer from gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD). Further, more than 100 million people suffer from occasional symptoms. Lifestyle modifications, as well as regular visits with your gastroenterologist, can greatly help improve GI symptoms. Below are a few tips! Avoid high fat foods such as whole milk, fried foods,Read More
The potential benefits of participating in a clinical trial may include the following: Access to promising new treatments often not available outside the clinical-trial setting Treatment that may be more effective than the standard approach Close monitoring, advice, care, and support by a research team of doctors and other health care professionals, such as aRead More
If you have irritating, swollen, or bleeding hemorrhoids, you want relief. Fortunately, there is a hemorrhoid treatment method that is quick, easy and pain-free.The CRH O’Regan hemorrhoid banding system uses gentle suction, not uncomfortable metal clamps, to treat hemorrhoids. The procedure takes just a few minutes and provides long-lasting results, with few patients reporting anyRead More
Optimize Gut Health With a Plant-Based Diet A plant-based diet can improve health and prevent disease by feeding the good bacteria in your digestive tract, helping to eliminate digestive issues.Trillions of bacteria live in your digestive tract and play an important role in health. Of the thousands of species of gut microbes that live in your gut,Read More
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