Super News ! Long Term Use of Protonix (PPIs) is Safe !
In a large, randomized control trial use of protons was not linked to any adverse events, other than slightly high risk of enteric infection. About 17,000 ... Read More
Excited to launch the best probiotic for women and men – Simply Biotic Probiotics.
I’m Adi Malhotra, a practicing gastroenterologist in the greater Houston area, and the founder of Simply Biotic and Simply Biotic Plus probiotics. As gastroenterologists, we come ... Read More
De-Bloat = DIET + Simply Biotic Probiotics + Antibiotic
Bloating is a terrible feeling and having suffered personally for many years I understand and feel the pain of my patients. I had tried various diets ... Read More
2 KIWI a day brings smile to patients suffering from Constipation and IBS.
We all know that KIWI fruit has multiple health benefits which range from lowering blood pressure (good source of potassium), better sleep, preventing acne when mixed ... Read More
Caution : gastric balloon for weight loss
FDA has issued a letter warning health care providers about gastric balloon filled with water (Orbera balloon system, and Reshape Balloon systems) about potential adverse events ... Read More
Is it time for my colonoscopy ? A History Lesson
I believe this is the question that gave rise to the new breed of flourishing gastroenterologists (GIs). A lot of people do not know that in ... Read More
Facts about a common stomach bacteria : Helicobacter Pylori
Helicobacter Pylori also commonly referred as H.pylori. This bacteria lives and thrives in the acidic environment of the gastric mucosa. 1. How do we acquire H.pylori ... Read More
Large sliding Hiatal hernia leading to anemia
As the picture shows Hiatal hernia is the opening around the scope. In anatomical terms it is herniation of the stomach in to the chest cavity. ... Read More
Endoscopic image of Zenker’s diverticulum
The picture is a depiction of Zenker’s diverticulum in a 70 year old gentleman during upper Endoscopy It is a pouch that lies in front of ... Read More
Only specialized ERCP leads to CRE infection
The picture shows the three different scopes used by a gastroenterologist. The first two scopes – EGD and Colonoscope are the scopes most commonly used by ... Read More