ACG Annual Meeting Press Releases

2012 Press Releases from ACG 77th Annual Meeting

NEWS FROM THE MEETING IS EMBARGOED UNTIL MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2012 AT 8:00 AM EDT

Innovative Technologies and Endoscopic Techniques to Treat Gastrointestinal Disorders; New Insight on Esophageal and Colorectal Cancers; Trends in C. difficile, GI Bleeding Mortality Among Featured Topics Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 77th Annual Meeting

Risks of Esophagus Cancer Studied: Statins May Protect Against Esophageal Cancer While Osteoporosis Treatments Do Not Add to Risk

Death from GI Bleeding Decreased in United States in Past Two Decades,
Experimental Treatment in Pediatric Patient Resolves Life-Threatening GI Bleeding Crisis

Chronic Constipation Linked to Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Study Demonstrates Association, Not Causation, Researchers Say

Increased Colorectal Cancer Risk for Extended Family Members, Younger Endometrial Cancer Patients
New Studies Also Highlight Impact of Gender, Race and Obesity on CRC, Adenoma Detection Rates

Marijuana Use May Cause Severe Cyclic Nausea, Vomiting, A Little-Known, But Costly Effect
Researchers Suggest is Serious Burden to Health Care System, Urge Public, Provider Awareness

New Technologies and Endoscopic Techniques Emerge to Address Gastrointestinal Disorders
From visualizing the gut lining in IBS to new techniques to treat achalasia, GI docs use new tools

Chronic Electrical Stimulation at Acupressure Points May Relieve Stomach Woes for Diabetics
Study Suggests Home-based, Non-invasive Therapy is Effective in Treating Gastroparesis Symptoms

Type 2 Diabetes May Increase the Risk of Barrett’s Esophagus
Study Suggests Diabetic Men at Highest Risk Independent of Obesity, Smoking, and Alcohol Use

Studies Suggest Possible Overlap of IBS Symptoms and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Antidepressants May Help IBS Symptoms in IBD; Mesalamine May Provide Relief for Those with IBS

Studies Explore Racial Disparities in IBD Symptoms and Therapy
Provide New Insights on Infliximab Use, Disease Characteristics, Fistulizing Crohn’s Disease

New Research Highlights Changing Epidemiology of Clostridium difficile,
Explores Health Impact of the Diarrheal Infection in Hospitalized Children
Report Suggests Fecal Microbiota Therapy May Help Pediatric Patients with Recurrent C. diff. Diarrhea

Selenium Deficiency May Cause Cardiomyopathy Post-Gastric Bypass
Case Reports Highlight Importance of Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation after Bariatric Surgery

Electrical Stimulation of the Esophagus Promising Treatment for Unresolved Reflux Symptoms

Dr. Ronald J. Vender Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology

2012 Annual Meeting Media Advisories

Press Briefing – New Technologies Advance Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders

Press Briefing – Assessing Risks for Gastrointestinal Malignancies

Media Advisory – Fecal Transplantation for Persistent C. difficile Infection
Lawrence J. Brandt, MD, MACG presents the American Journal of Gastroenterology Lecture

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