The growing pains of the health care act are frustrating patients.
“Sorry, We Don’tTake Obamacare” The growing pains of the health care act are frustrating patients. Research thus far suggests that the differences between plans offered through the ACA and those offered by employers may be quite significant. A study in the policy journal Health Affairs found that out-of-pocket prescription costs were twice as high in
During my junior year of college, I waited in line with classmates to use a chemistry lab scale. We held fragile containers with an unknown white powder and had to identify the mystery powder using techniques like chromatography, distillation, and recrystallization. It was the most important lab of the year in organic chemistry. Suddenly the girl next
Study lends a proposed pathway to the previously reported association between PPI use and heart disease
The previously reported association between PPI use and heart disease was just that…an association, not a cause and effect. Associations are the weakest form of science. However, researchers have found that long-term exposure to proton pump inhibitors led to faster aging of endothelial cells that line blood vessels by impairing the ability of the cells
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
A recent clinical study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that diverticulitis only occurs in about 4% of people. Small pouches, or diverticula, may form in the weak areas of the large intestinal walls (the colon). For most people, the pouches do not become an issue and it is known as diverticulosis. For 5-25% of
Coffee consumption linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer but higher risk of GERD
Source: Coffee consumption linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer | CTV News A new U.S. study has found more evidence for the health-giving properties of coffee, finding that more than 2.5 cups of coffee a day can significantly decrease your risk of colorectal cancer. But we all know coffee increases symptomatic reflux. It seems
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
- Uncategorized
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
