Crohn's Disease: Diagnosis and Management - American Family Physician
Dec 1, 2018 - Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract. It can cause lesions from mouth to anus and may result in extraintestinal complications. The prevalence of Crohn’s disease is increasing in adults and children. Genetic predispositions to ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/1201/p661.html
Evaluation of Jaundice in Adults - American Family Physician
Feb 1, 2017 - Jaundice in adults can be an indicator of significant underlying disease. It is caused by elevated serum bilirubin levels in the unconjugated or conjugated form. The evaluation of jaundice relies on the history and physical examination. The initial laboratory evaluation should include ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0201/p164.html
Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children - American ...
Oct 15, 2015 - Gastroesophageal reflux is defined as the passage of stomach contents into the esophagus with or without accompanied regurgitation (spitting up) and vomiting. It is a normal physiologic process that occurs throughout the day in infants and less often in children and adolescents. ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1015/p705.html
Diagnosis and Management of Pancreatic Cancer - American Family Physician
Apr 15, 2014 - Pancreatic cancer remains the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Risk factors include family history, smoking, chronic pancreatitis, obesity, diabetes mellitus, heavy alcohol use, and possible dietary factors. Because more than two-thirds of ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0415/p626.html
AASLD Updates Chronic Hepatitis B Recommendations - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Feb 15, 2009 - Updated recommendations from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) include the preferred diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive approaches to chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/0215/p338.html
AGA Releases Updated Recommendations on Dyspepsia - Practice Guidelines - American ...
Jul 1, 2006 - The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released a position statement to reflect new evidence on the evaluation of dyspepsia. The AGA defines dyspepsia as chronic or recurrent pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen.
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0701/p185.html
Evaluation of Epigastric Discomfort and Management of Dyspepsia and GERD - Practice ...
Sep 15, 2003 - The Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI) recently published a guideline on the evaluation and management of dyspepsia and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
American Family Physician : Practice Guidelines
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0915/p1215.html
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