Tag: GI

Digestive Health Specialists, P.A. Achieves AAAHC Reaccreditation

Digestive Health Specialists, P.A. has been reaccredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation distinguishes this ambulatory procedure center from many other outpatient facilities through its adherence to rigorous standards of care and safety. Status as an accredited organization means Digestive Health Specialists, P.A. has met nationally recognized standards for the provision […]

Start Colon Cancer Screenings at 45

On May 18, 2021, it was announced that the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lowered the age to start colorectal cancer screenings at age 45. What does this mean? Below are answers from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to some of the most common questions about this decision. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) […]

Men’s Health: Simple Steps to Improve Your Health

Men’s health encompasses several different issues. They range from basic nutrition and exercise to topics such as cardiovascular health and cancer screenings. The pandemic has dramatically altered people’s routines, which has led to more risky behaviors, such as increased alcohol abuse, more binge eating, and increased tobacco abuse. I have always found men to be […]

Women’s Unique Gastrointestinal (GI) Needs

May is Women’s Health Month! It is a great time to enlighten ourselves on various topics unique to women’s health. A subject that would benefit from increased awareness is that of gut health. Even though the anatomy of the digestive tract is similar in men and women, there are differences in what can affect the […]

Increase in Colon Cancer Predicted Due to COVID-19

  There has been a decline in cancer deaths in the last two decades, but physicians are worried that the coronavirus pandemic will undo this progress. Their fears are not without foundation. In 2020, there was an abrupt drop between 86% and 94% in preventive cancer screenings performed nationwide, compared to the equivalent weeks from 2017-2019. Specifically […]

COVID-19 Vaccines – You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!

We understand that you may have concerns about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. We wanted to provide information to our patients and answer questions you may have about it. Given there are so many opinions on the internet, we recommend that you limit your information to reputable medical organizations and the CDC. You can also always […]

Colon Cancer in the African American Population

The tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman at the age of 43 was shocking to many. It was difficult to imagine that a man, who was the picture of health and youth, could die from colon cancer. It has brought many questions regarding colon cancer in both the young and also in the African-American population. Unfortunately, […]

Dr. Christopher Jue Named Fellow of the AGA

We are happy to announce that on February 1st, 2021 Dr. Christopher Jue was named Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the nation’s oldest, and most prestigious medical society dedicated to disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Through the fellowship program, AGA honors superior professional achievement in clinical, private, or academic practice and in […]

IBD Is No Fun

IBD stands for inflammatory bowel disease. It involves chronic inflammation of all or part of your digestive tract. Two primary conditions we see patients for are ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Ulcerative colitis causes long-lasting inflammation and sores, or ulcers, in the innermost lining of your colon and rectum. Crohn’s disease causes inflammation of the […]

The Real Facts on Diarrhea

“Diarrhea” may be one of the most misused terms by patients, second only to “migraines.” Patients will often complain of “diarrhea” when the stool is not as formed or when there is an increased frequency of bowel movements. When medical professionals are using the term diarrhea, they are referring to the liquid stool, which may […]