Blog Posts

Colon cancer is a very common condition and the tragic death of the young and talented actor Chadwick Boseman highlights this important issue.

During these difficult times your health remains our highest priority. Following the most recent recommendations from the NYC Department of health and Centers for Disease Control we have changed our scheduling procedures.

As the public health threat of COVID-19 unfolds we have been following the many report from our colleagues, hospitals and medical societies.

Doctor's visits are challenging for many reasons. Here we provide some suggestions to help you get the most out of your visit with your doctor.

“Acid reflux” refers to a general condition in which stomach fluids splash into the lower end of the esophagus and cause irritation and pain."

In this post we try to clarify recent reports in the media about certain infections being transmitted from patient to patient by certain endoscopes.

This blog entry reviews some commonly asked questions pertaining to colonoscopy and colon cancer screening.

Refractory gastro-esophageal reflux disease, sometimes called GERD, can be annoying, painful, and disruptive to a patient’s quality of life. If you’ve experienced or been diagnosed with GERD, then you know how it works.

Dr. Rubin and Dr. Naymagon wrote the chapter on "Colonoscopy" in the latest edition of Yamada's Texbook of Gastroenterology. This is one of the leading textbooks in the field and considered an authority in the field.

Ulcerative Colitis: Real-Life Strategies for Frequent Bowel Movements

See the full article by Dr. Naymagon at www.gastroenterologyandhepatology.net

Some of the most common gastrointestinal complaints have to do with excessive gas.

A 75 year-old woman with progressive constipation. An 82 year-old man with unexplained anemia. A 39 year-old mother of two with intermittent blood in her stool.

Until the 1970’s, when a patient required removal of colon (whether because of uncontrollable ulcerative colitis or colon cancer) the result was the creation of an ileostomy.

Based on our experience treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) we believe that therapy must be individualized and include a consideration of all options, both medical and surgical.

Millions of people are diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) every year making it one of the most common gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.

The start of a New Year signifies new beginnings, a clean slate and, of course, New Year’s resolutions.

The holiday season is well underway. This is the time of year for celebrating with family and close friends and reflecting on what is truly important to us.

See full article at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25866237