Archive for June, 2010

Let’s Not Complicate Surgery with Infections

Friday, June 25th, 2010

JAMA: The Journal Of the American Medical Association.  To Promote the Science and Art of Medicine and the Betterment of the Public HealthAt Gastrointestinal Associates, we take infection control measures very seriously. We are so committed to this, in fact, that we have never experienced a single infection in our centers as a result of an endoscopic procedure since we began the very first gastrointestinal ambulatory surgery center in 1986. That is a remarkable record, and we are quite proud of it. (more…)



A Closer Look at Crohn’s Disease

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disorder, is a chronic inflammation of the intestinal wall that may affect any part of the digestive tract. Crohn’s has become more common in the past few decades, and chances are you know someone with the disease. (more…)



Hemorrhoids: What a Pain!

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

PainHemorrhoids, which are basically varicose veins of the rectum, occur when veins in the anal canal or lower rectum become swollen or inflamed. While many people joke about hemorrhoids, this painful condition is no laughing matter. (more…)