A recent study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology suggests that in the United States southern women are less likely than their northern counterparts to suffer from Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Researchers believe this is attributable to the extra time that southern women spend in the sun’s ultraviolet rays, thereby increasing their Vitamin D levels. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Colon Health’ Category
Good news for southern women: reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
New Medicare Benefits Focus on Prevention
Monday, December 20th, 2010
Beginning January 1, Medicare recipients will no longer be required to pay a co-pay or deductible to receive screening colonoscopies as part of the Medicare Preventive Services program.
The best way to control rising health care costs is through prevention. If we can catch something early, before it requires surgery or becomes life-threatening, we can generally avoid large medical bills down the road. (more…)
Act Now! March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Friday, December 3rd, 2010
There is no time like the present to schedule your colonoscopy. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a great time to remind you that colorectal cancer is a largely preventable, treatable and beatable disease. But it is up to you. (more…)
Second annual GIA Screening Colonoscopy Day helps build awareness
Monday, October 11th, 2010Back by popular demand . . . we held our second annual GIA Screening Colonoscopy Day on Saturday, Oct. 9. This year we provided free colonoscopy screenings for 48 patients who were referred to us by Interfaith Health Clinic, The Free Medical Clinic of America and West Knox Free Clinic. (more…)
Divert-a-what?
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
The Facts about Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
If you’re struggling with abdominal cramps, gas and diarrhea alternating with constipation, you may be one of many people suffering from diverticulosis. (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…)
Act Now! Colorectal Cancer Can be Prevented
Thursday, April 8th, 2010
There is no time like the present to schedule your colonoscopy. Did you know that colorectal cancer is a largely preventable, treatable and beatable disease? It’s true — but you have to take the first step. (more…)
GIA Screening Colonoscopy Day Huge Success
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
GIA Screening Colonoscopy Day on Oct. 17 was a huge success.
A total of 48 persons referred by The InterFaith Health Clinic and The Free Medical Clinic of America received free screenings from the physicians and staff of Gastrointestinal Associates and The Endoscopy Center.
I believe I speak for my fellow physicians and the staff when I say that we feel privileged to have helped make the day a success. It was gratifying to all of us to receive the hugs of support and thanks from the patients.
Colonoscopies for the Worthy, and a Message for All
Monday, October 12th, 2009
On Saturday, Oct. 17, the physicians and staff of Gastrointestinal Associates (GIA) will gather at The Endoscopy Center for a very important mission.
With colon cancer ranked as the second-deadliest cancer, GIA is making free colonoscopy exams available to a group of people in the Knoxville area who are less able to afford the vital screening procedure.
Is Colon Cleansing Helpful or Balderdash?
Thursday, October 1st, 2009
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal brought to the forefront a long-standing debate between practitioners of conventional and alternative medicine over the value of colon cleansing.