Study suggests 140 colonoscopies don't equal competency

Professional organizations have traditionally recommended that gastroenterology fellows perform 140 colonoscopies before assessing competency.

Study finds novel drug effective for functional constipation

Affecting nearly 30 million Americans, constipation increases health care costs and diminishes quality of life. Banny S. Wong, M.D., of the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, discusses a phase II study of A3309.

Study shows potential to prevent hospitalizations in brain tumor patients

In a retrospective five-year study, researchers at Mayo Clinic found that common causes of hospitalization for patients with malignant brain tumors, such as seizures, are potentially preventable.

Research Improves Treatment for Patients with High Cholesterol

Cardiologist Stephen Kopecky, M.D., discusses genetic testing that may allow physicians to predict the drugs and dosages most effective for patients with high cholesterol.

Mayo Clinic Study on Radiation Risks of Angioplasty

Body size, gender and the complexity of heart disease significantly influence how much cumulative radiation skin dose that patients receive during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) therapy, also known as angioplasty.

Mayo Clinic study suggests those who have chronic pain may need to assess vitamin D status

Mayo Clinic research shows a correlation between inadequate vitamin D levels and the amount of narcotic medication taken by patients who have chronic pain. This correlation is an important finding as researchers discover new ways to treat chronic pain.