Recent years have seen advancement in treatment options for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). New agents, with new mechanisms of action, are being tested via clinical trials along with new availability for routine clinical use. From a clinical standpoint, the myriad of treatment options make this an exciting time to practice medicine. We will discuss the different classes of ... Continue Reading

How fecal microbiota transplants help re-establish a healthy gut microbiome There is a rapidly growing awareness – in both the medical practice and the general population – of the importance of the gut microbiome and its potential impact on total body health. Much of this interest is focused on re-establishing a healthy gut microbiome through various therapies, including ... Continue Reading

An innovative incisionless surgical solution for patients with chronic GERD Gastroesophageal Relfux Disease (GERD) effects between 10 percent and 20 percent of Americans. Symptoms vary from classic heartburn and regurgitation to chronic cough, chest pain, hoarseness and even asthma. Complications of GERD include esophagitis, esophageal stricture, Barrett’s Esophagus and ... Continue Reading