From David Rubin, MD: The ACG Education Universe is a robust online educational library featuring video presentations from ACG’s national and regional meetings. It provides a wealth of content available FREE to ACG members. Sorry, you must be an ACG member. Each week there will be a select video. This Week: “Quality in the GI Practice,” with
Continued Antiplatelet Therapy Does Not Boost Bleeding Risk in GI Procedures
Patients on continuous antiplatelet therapy before gastrointestinal procedures or surgery did not have a higher risk of intra-operative or post-procedure bleeding, compared with those who did not use the drugs, researchers reported. Data from 17 of 22 studies that focused on surgeries and on endoscopic procedures performed mostly by gastroenterologists showed no statistically significant difference
The biggest admitted downside of PPI therapy at their introduction was cost. With the advent of over-the-counter and generic PPI’s, cost took a back seat and many more patients were managed on chronic, long-term PPI’s with no real attempt to stop or decrease that therapy. Over the past several years, a number of potential adverse
Dr. Manoj Mehta is moving!
- For Medical Professionals
- General GI
- GERD
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Disease
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Dr. Manoj Mehta is proud to announce his move to a new, modern facility in downtown Wilmette! After 15 years practicing in nearby Kenilworth, we’re moving to a 2400 square foot facility with a spacious waiting room, comfortable surroundings, and an in-office endoscopy suite with full-time anesthesia. As always, you can expect the same level
