Hormone Replacement's "AHAH" Moment
I was privileged to attend a recent continuing education conference about estrogen replacement at menopause, held at the Yale School of Medicine, organized by my friend and colleague, Dr. Phil Sarrel. Highlights for me included both Dr. Sarrel's important insights, and a very poignant, personal story told by Michelle King Robson, founder of EmpowHER. Michelle had what eventually proved to be diverticulitis. Initially misdiagnosed, her condition was erroneously treated with a hysterectomy. Michelle's overall health plummeted due to a surgically induced menopause, until it was restored with judicious hormone replacement. Th...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - October 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Diverticulitis on the rise in U.S. since 2000
(Reuters Health) – Diverticulitis, a disabling colon problem that can cause pain, obstruction and fever, became more common in the U.S. from the late 1990’s to the mid-2000’s, a new study suggests. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 13, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Laparoscopic Lavage Worse Than Resection in DiverticulitisLaparoscopic Lavage Worse Than Resection in Diverticulitis
Laparoscopic lavage failed to reduce postoperative complications in emergency diverticulitis surgery and was associated with a higher reoperation rate compared with resection in a randomized trial. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Headlines - October 8, 2015 Category: Surgery Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Laparoscopic Lavage for Perforated Diverticulitis? Probably Not. (FREE)
By Amy Orciari Herman Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Lorenzo Di Francesco, MD, FACP, FHM Laparoscopic lavage is no better than colon resection for treating perforated diverticulitis — and might even lead to worse outcomes — according to a … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - October 7, 2015 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Little Consensus on Management of Acute DiverticulitisLittle Consensus on Management of Acute Diverticulitis
An international panel of experts could agree on only a third of the proposed statements regarding the management of acute diverticulitis, leaving open such issues as antibiotic treatment and surgical approach. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - July 21, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Surgery May Improve Quality of Life in Unrelenting DiverticulitisSurgery May Improve Quality of Life in Unrelenting Diverticulitis
Many surgeons are reluctant to operate because of the potential for complications, but results from the DIRECT study suggest it could make sense for patients with persistent diverticulitis. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - May 29, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
Surgery still trumps “antibiotics first” approach to appendicitis
When appendicitis strikes, an operation to remove the appendix has long been the route to recovery. But a new strategy called “antibiotics first” could help some people avoid surgery for appendicitis.
In a clinical practice article in today’s New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. David Flum, a surgeon at the University of Washington in Seattle, explores the history of antibiotics first for appendicitis, how it is currently being used, who might benefit from this no-surgery approach, and its drawbacks.
Appendicitis 101
The appendix is a small, finger-like tube that hangs from the lower right side of the lar...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - May 14, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Urmila Parlikar Tags: Drugs and Supplements Health antibiotics first appendectomy appendicitis appendix Source Type: news
Metastatic renal cell carcinoma mimicking diverticulitis
We present an unusual case of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) mimicking diverticulitis in a 76-year-old man with a 16-year history of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and a 2 cm left renal mass.04/28/2015 (Source: Kidney Cancer Association)
Source: Kidney Cancer Association - April 28, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Thursday consumer health tips
Energy drinks: Do they really boost energy? Does atrial fibrillation run in families? Bedbugs Mental illness in children: Know the signs Diverticulitis: Can certain foods trigger an attack? (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 19, 2015 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Diverticular Disease: Presentation and ManagementDiverticular Disease: Presentation and Management
Does this new study add anything to our understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment strategies for diverticular disease? Current Opinion in Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 17, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news
Weekend Wellness: Will diverticulitis come back?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with diverticulitis. It was treated and the symptoms went away, but I’m wondering what could have caused it? I’m a 52-year-old man with no other medical problems. Am I at an increased risk for developing diverticulitis again since I’ve had it before? ANSWER: Diverticulitis happens when small pockets [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 7, 2015 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Laparoscopic Lavage Effective for Perforated DiverticulitisLaparoscopic Lavage Effective for Perforated Diverticulitis
Laparoscopic lavage for perforated diverticulitis with purulent peritonitis is feasible and as safe as open surgery, according to Swedish researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 5, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news
ASK THE DOCTOR: Will I ever get rid of these stomach pains?
Tony Perez had diverticular disease. The infection has now passed but he still suffers pain when he bends down or stretches. He asks Dr Scurr for advice. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Uncomplicated diverticulitis patients safely avoid routine antibiotics
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Uncomplicated diverticulitis patients safely avoid routine antibiotics (Source: MD Consult: News: Top Stories)
Source: MD Consult: News: Top Stories - October 22, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Hematochezia as a Symptom of Colon Cancer
Hematochezia (the passage of bright red, bloody stools) usually indicates the large intestine is bleeding somewhere. The most common causes of hematochezia are diverticulitis and hemorrhoids. However, hematochezia can also be a symptom of colon cancer. (Source: About.com Colon Cancer)
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - September 16, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
