Updates1 February 1997Update in GastroenterologyNorton J. Greenberger, MDNorton J. Greenberger, MDFrom the University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-126-3-199702010-00008 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail 1996-97 Series: John Roberts, MD, EditorAmong the advances made in the field of gastroenterology in the past year, advances in the knowledge and treatment of common upper gastrointestinal symptoms have been the most prominent. The long-term use of proton-pump inhibitors was found to be effective, and various regimens against Helicobacter pylori disease were expanded. The causes of nonulcer dyspepsia were described; even after exhaustive work-ups, however, a third of patients still had “idiopathic” dyspepsia. Advances also took place in the prevention of gallstones, the treatment of ulcerative colitis, the prevention of colon cancer in women, and the use of ... Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: From the University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas.Corresponding Author: Norton J. Greenberger, MD, Department of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, 39th Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66103.Current Author Addresses: Dr. Greenberger: Department of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, 39th Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66103. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByChronic kidney disease (CKD) in the elderly – a geriatrician's perspectiveAnalgesia in patients with ESRD: a review of available evidenceThe Role of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in AsthmaIrritant-Associated Vocal Cord Dysfunction 1 February 1997Volume 126, Issue 3Page: 221-225KeywordsAntibioticsAspirinColorectal cancerDrugsGastroesophageal reflux diseaseLactoseMilkPancreatitisSepsisUlcerative colitis Issue Published: 1 February 1997 CopyrightCopyright © 1997 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF DownloadLoading ...