Leading the Way in Gastrointestinal CareSteps to help optimize care in patients with GI conditions Clinical Notes: New oral anticoagulants increase GI bleeding riskNew oral anticoagulants increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis. Heat waves hard on the gut High-powered magnets wreak havoc on the GI tract Even older kids are swallowing them; surgery common IBD and pregnancy: Many misconceptions Both patients and doctors have things to learn IBD more severe in B.C.’s South Asian kids Patients have more aggressive disease and need stronger therapy sooner MRI an option for colon screening? Technique has the advantage of avoiding radiation exposure Appendicitis linked with air pollution Ozone and other chemicals may trigger bowel inflammation Fatty liver a frequent ER finding Condition becoming most common cause of cirrhosis in North America Water-aided scoping finds more colon polyps—with no sedation Promising retrospective results prompt small clinical trial First Previous 20 21 22 23 24 Next Last