LINKS TO OTHER MEDICAL RESOURCES

You may find the following links helpful in learning more about your diagnosis or treatment. Please keep in mind that these sites should not replace the information or advice given to you by your doctor.

Celiac Sprue

www.celiac.com - Celiac disease and gluten-free support page

www.gluten.net - Celiac Sprue information

www.glutenfreedrugs.com - Gluten Free Drugs

Dietary

ods.od.nih.gov - NIH listing of dietary supplements

Hemochromatosis

americanhs.org - American Hemochromatosis Society

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

www.ccfa.org - Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America

Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS)

www.iffgd.org - International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease

www.aasld.org - American Association for the Study of Liver Disease

www.liverfoundation.org - American Liver Foundation

Ostomy

www.ostomy.org - United Ostomy Associations, Inc

Professional Organizations

www.gi.org - American College of Gastroenterology, go to Patients tab

www.asge.org - American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, go to Patient tab

www.gastro.org - American Gastroenterological Association, go to Patient Center

www.pasg.org - Pennsylvania Society of Gastroenterology, go to For Patients tab

 

PUBLISHED ARTICLES

New! Bethel Park raises funds, awareness for cancer - The Almanac by Eleanor Bailey

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger adults - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette by Dr. Mark Cedar

What are Anal Fissures? by Dr. David Limauro

Chance Encounter Saves Life of Pittsburgh Mother

Disturbing symptoms lead doctor to colon cancer diagnosis by Mark Hornung

STRETTA: A non-invasive treatment for GERD that may allow you to stop taking your daily PPI medication! by Dr. David Limauro

How GERD and Barrett's esophagus put people at risk for esophageal cancer by Dr. David Limauro

A fix for incontinence by Dr. Mark Cedar

A Difficult Diagnosis: Sometimes the hardest thing about celiac disease is finding out you have it by Dr. David Limauro and Mark Hornung

A Gut Feeling: Gastritis diagnosis surprises young Pittsburgh teacher by Mark Hornung and Dr. Mark Cedar

Age-old questions: Decoding the differing opinions on age cutoff for colonoscopy by Dr. David Limauro

Barrett's esophagus and other GERD dangers by Dr. Mark Cedar

Feel the burn: is heartburn keeping you up at night? You're not alone by Dr. Mark Cedar

The gluten-free fad: Difficult diet helps those with defined medical problems, maybe just a trend for others by Dr. David Limauro

Man up: why getting a colonoscopy could be the best way to preserve your manhood by Dr. Mark Cedar

Sitting Pretty: Hemorrhoids can be a literal pain in the backside, but you don't have to take them sitting down by Dr. David Limauro

Understanding lactose intolerance by Dr. Xuong Lu

HALO: Effective treatment for Barrett's esophagus by Dr. David Limauro