Gastroenterology

MEDICAL MATRIX Topic Editor Zahid W. Butt, MD, FACG

Director of Clinical Informatics Senior Consultant, Section of Gastroenterology St. Agnes Healthcare Baltimore, MD http://www.stagnes.org/

Searches

• Medline Free Full Text Articles Search - "Digestive System Diseases"
  Free, full-text journal articles indexed in Medline with "Digestive System Diseases" as a subject focus.
• Medline Free Full Text Articles Search - "Gastrointestinal Agents"
  Free, full-text, journal articles indexed in Medline with "Gastrointestinal Agents" as a subject focus.
• Medline Free Full Text Journals Search - "Gastroenterology"
  Free, full-text, English language, clinically-focused journal articles indexed in Medline with "Gastroenterology" as a subject focus.
• Digestive System Diseases at Medical Matrix
  An annotated, peer-reviewed, ranked index of resources for diseases managed by gastroenterologists. The site is categorized by the National Library of Medicine's MeSH classification system.

News

• Doctor's Guide Biliary & Hepatic Disorders News
  Medical and pharmaceutical industry news, product announcements and research developments from conferences, journals, and newswires.
• Doctor's Guide Gastrointestinal Disorders News
  Medical and pharmaceutical industry news, product announcements and research developments from conferences, journals, and newswires.
• Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News
  Provides clinical news, reports from meetings, short articles, educational reviews and editorials, and monthly commentary. McMahon Publishing Group.
• GILinx.com
  REG Provides regularly updated links to abstracts and, if available, free or fee access full text articles released at respected online sources such as the New England Journal of Medicine or the Journal of the American Medical Association. Presented as one of MDLinx.com's suite of medical specialty news web sites. Free registration.
• Medpage Today Medical News - Gastroenterology
  Professional-level analysis of breaking medical stories widely reported in the consumer media. Physicians and other healthcare professionals obtain free CME credits by completing associated educational programs.
• American Gastroenterological Association News
  Offers news and press releases related to gastroenterology practice and clinical topics for AGA members and the media.
• Internal Medicine World Report - Gastroenterology
  A clinical newspaper with updates from major medical conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Published by Medical World Communications.
• Medical News Today - GastroIntestinal News
  The latest medical and health news headlines directed to an international audience of health professionals. Includes articles and reports of pharmaceutical and biotechnology developments.
• Science Daily News - Digestive Disorders
  News releases regarding medical research developments from universities, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other scientific institutions. These announcements present new discoveries in therapeutics and disease management. ScienceDaily Magazine.
• Science Daily News - Gastroenterology
  News releases regarding medical research developments from universities, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other scientific institutions. These announcements present new discoveries in therapeutics and disease management. ScienceDaily Magazine.
• Topix.net Gastroenterology News
  News stories emerging on the Internet from online newspapers and magazines.
• Gastroenterology News from Online Medical News
  A directory of weblinks to sites that offer specialty-related news for medical professionals and patients.
• Gastroenterology Daily Science News Updates from BrightSurf
  A directory of news stories and press releases about scientific events and discoveries. Includes annotated links for additional background material. Updated daily.
• MedWire News - Gastroenterology
  REG The latest, most important findings in the fast-moving world of medical research and clinical trials from scans of the world's leading journals. Free registration.

Full Text / MultiMedia

• Best Practice of Medicine - Gastroenterology
  A continuously updated clinical reference with reviews of various blood diseases designed to quickly answer the questions of busy clinicians.
• SAGES Primary Care Physician's Resource Center
  Articles about endoscopic surgical options for various GI diseases and conditions. Sections on "Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy", "Laparoscopic Appendectomy", etc. contain description of signs and symptoms, treatment options, an outline of the procedure, and a summary of outcomes and possible complications. Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.
• The Gut Course at Washington
  Medical school coursework for the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, small bowel, colon, etc. Text and diagrams cover relevant anatomy, function, surgical considerations, pathophysiology of diseases, etc. University of Washington Division of Gastroenterology.
• Gut
  Free full text journal articles made available by the publisher. Change the year in the search window for alternate years.
• Indian Journal of Gastroenterology
  The official publication of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology.
• Journal of the Pancreas
  An electronic journal which publishes original manuscripts and reviews on the exocrine and endocrine pancreas.
• World Journal of Gastroenterology
  An international learned journal of gastroenterology. It is published in English bimonthly and distributed worldwide. It supports international exchanges of modern and traditional gastroenterology, to promote the development of gastroenterology. WJG is the only international journal of gastroenterology published in English based in China.
• Medslides Gastroenterology & Hepatology Powerpoint Slideshows
  A collection of slideshows authored by medical faculty and clinicians.

Journals

• Gastroenterology
  $  REG Articles related to gastroenterology clinical practice, research, and education. This journal is considered by "Brandon/Hill" to be an essential resource for the small medical library and the best initial journal purchase in the field of Gastroenterology. It is the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&term="Gastroenterology"[Journal:__jrid3841]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. W.B.Saunders.
• Digestive Diseases and Sciences
  $  REG Publishes original articles and case reports in basic research, clinical studies and clinical practice in fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. Free access to TOCs and abstracts 1997-present. This journal is considered to be a "Brandon/Hill" core resource for medical libraries. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=4&term=%22Dig+Dis+Sci%22[jour]. Fee registration for full text. Kluwer Academic .
• Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
  $  REG Publishes original articles, technical notes, case reports, letters, quizzes and meeting abstracts related to colorectal diseases and surgery. This journal is considered by "Brandon/Hill" to be an essential resource for the small medical library and a best initial journal purchase in the field of Gastroenterology. It is the official journal of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and The International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Dis+Colon+Rectum%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Gut
  $  REG An International Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Publishes original papers, reviews, case reports, commentaries and letters related to all aspects of GI tract diseases. Free access to TOCs and abstracts 1975-present. This journal is a leading international journal in gastroenterology and is considered to be a "Brandon/Hill" essential resource for medical libraries. Published by the British Medical Association. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?db=m&form=4&term=%22Gut%22[jour]. Fee registration for full text.
• Abdominal Imaging
  $  REG Articles dealing with clinical radiology of abdominal disorders including diagnostic radiology, ultrasound, computed tomography, MR imaging, nuclear medicine and inerventional procedures. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Abdom+Imaging%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. Springer Verlag .
• Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
  $  REG An international journal that specializes in the effects of drugs on the gastrointestinal tract, gallbladder, and pancreas. Publishes original articles, short reports and comprehensive reviews. 1998-present. Free subscription to eTOCs. Access to full text restricted to subscribers. Medline abstracts: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Annu+Rev+Immunol%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Blackwell Science.
• BioMedCentral Gastroenterology
  An online journal which publishes free, full text peer-reviewed original research articles on all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of GI disorders.
• Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
  $  REG Publishes original papers, reports of clinical trials, reviews, editorials, and brief communications related to all aspects of the alimentary tract diseases, and other issues relevant to clinical practice. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1995-present. Access to full text restricted to subscribers, 1998-present. Official journal of The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and the Candian Association for the Study of the Liver. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Can+J+Gastroenterol%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Pulsus Group, Inc.
• Colorectal Disease
  $ Publishes original articles, editorials, and reviews related to the lower gastrointestinal tract, including immunology, molecular genetics, and etiology, diagnosis and treatment of colorectal diseases. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1999-present. Access to full text through Synergy restricted to subscribers and members. The official organ of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. Subscription fee. Blackwell Science Ltd.
• Digestion
  $  REG Original research and case reports on on gastrointestinal endocrinology and diseases and pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas 1996-present. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Digestion%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. S. Karger, Basel. .
• Digestive Diseases
  $  REG Covers clinical and basic sciences topics in gastrointestinal function and disorders. Publishes peer-reviewed original papers, clinical reviews, and images. 1996-present. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Dig+Dis%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. S.Karger AG, Switzerland.
• Digestive Endoscopy
  Publishes peer-reviewed original papers, topic reviews and case reports in the field of endoscopy. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 2000-present. Free subscription to eTOCs. Access to full text restricted to subscribers. Official Journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society. Blackwell Science and Munksgaard.
• Dysphagia
  $  REG An international multidiciplinary journal devoted to swallowing and its disorders. Includes original papers, case reports, reviews, editorals, meeting abstracts and announcements. Articles are online from 1997 to the present. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Dysphagia%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. Springer-Verlag.
• Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  $  REG Original articles, reviews, and case reports on new gastrointestinal medicine methods and materials. Articles are online from 1994 to the present. This is the official journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Gastrointest+Endosc%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. Mosby, Inc.
• Hepatology
  $  REG Original articles, reviews, editorials, and meeting reports on clinical and research topics in liver disease. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1981-present. Access to full text 1996-present restricted to subscribers. Official journal of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Hepatology%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. W.B.Saunders.
• International Journal of Colorectal Disease
  $  REG Publishes original articles, reviews and editorials related to clinical and molecular gastroenterology and surgery. Free access to TOCs and abstracts, 1996 to the present. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Int+J+Colorectal+Dis%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Springer Verlag.
• Journal of Gastroenterology
  $  REG Original papers, reports of multicenter trials, review articles, short and rapid communications, and case reports on all aspects of gastroenterology. Articles are online from 1998 to the present. This is the official publication of the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22J+Gastroenterol%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. Springer Verlag, Tokyo.
• Journal of Hepatology
  $  REG Reports of original studies, editorials, reviews, case reports, and special articles related to all aspects of hepatology. Free access to selected full text articles, 2001-present. Access to all full text available to EASL members and subscribers. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22J+Hepatol%22[Jour]. This is the official journal of the European Association for the Study of the Liver. Published by Elsevier Science. Fee registration. Free abstracts.
• Liver Transplantation
  $  REG Original articles, editorials, reviews, rapid communications, short reports, and images in liver transplantation. Searchable. Articles are online from 1995 to the present. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Liver+Transpl%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.
• The American Journal of Gastroenterology
  $  REG Publishes original research reports, editorials, reviews, clinical news, case reports, meeting abstracts, letters. Articles are online from 1998 to the present. Medline citations: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Search&term=%22Am+J+Gastroenterol%22[Jour]. Fee registration for full text. Free abstracts. American College of Gastroenterology, Elsevier Science Inc.
• Gastroenterology Journals at Medbioworld
  A comprehensive directory of weblinks for journals in this specialty.
• Gastrogram
  Includes short articles related to drugs and technics used in gastrointestinal endoscopy. 1995-present. Virtual Hospital, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
• Hepatology Journals at Medbioworld
  A comprehensive directory of weblinks for journals in this specialty.

Textbooks

• Bedside Logic in Diagnostic Gastroenterology
  Discusses the use of logic in the interpretation of clinical information obtained from interviewing and examining patients for accurate diagnosis in gastroenterology. Authored by James Christensen, M.D. of the Division of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine. Virtual Hospital, The University of Iowa College of Medicine.
• eMedicine - Gastroenterology
  Constantly-updated and carefully-edited online multimedia textbooks in various specialties. This web project presents disease synopses with clinical and physical findings, etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, differential diagnosis, and treatment options. Emedicine offers post-tests for CME credit; a typical fee is $7.50 per credit hour. Emedicine, Inc. Fee registration.
• Feldman's GastroAtlas Online
  REG This online project presents the complete contents of "Feldman's Atlas of Gastroenterology and Hepatology". It offers a comprehensive, image-enhanced reference for the diagnosis and management of GI diseases with over 4,000 thumbnail and high resolution photos and schematics. The work is authored by Dr. Feldman et al and published by Science Press Internet Services with the sponsorship of Astra Zenica. Free registration.
• Gastroenterology - Family Practice Notebook
  A section from an ongoing compendium of the diagnosis and management of common medical problems seen in Family Practice. Family Practice Notebook, LLC.
• Gastroenterology Resource Centre
  A web site derived from the 3rd edition of the textbook, "First Principles of Gastroenterology." Includes visuals, videos, and chapters on the diagnosis and treatment of gastroenterology related diseases and conditions. A.B.R. Thomson and E.A. Shaffer.
• merck Manual Gastrointestinal Disorders
  Descriptions of the etiology, pathogenesis, signs, symptoms, laboratory tests, diagnostic steps, treatments, and complications of GI tract diseases. Merck, Inc.
• Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy: Hepatic and Biliary Disorders
  Disease reviews, from the world's most popular medical textbook, which cover the etiology, pathogenesis, signs, symptoms, laboratory tests, diagnosis steps, treatments, and complications of liver diseases. Merck & Co., Inc.
• University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook - Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  A chapter, from this published handbook of outpatient and inpatient medicine, that covers the diagnosis and treatment of common clinical problems. Authored by Graber, M.D. et al. and published by Mosby Year Book, Inc in 1997. Presented online by the University of Iowa's Virtual Hospital.
• Canadian Medical Examination (MCCQE) 2000 Review Notes- Gastroenterology
  These review notes are an up-to-date, concise and comprehensive review of medical specialty clinical knowledge. The text prepares graduating medical students for certification examination.
• Introduction to Clinical Medicine - Gastroenterology
  A review of Gastroenterology for the training of Physician Assistants at Bowman Gray School of Medicine/Wake Forest University.
• The Pyloric Sphincteric Cylinder in Health and Disease
  A published textbook-now offered on the web, that covers the anatomy of the stomach, gastric motility, duodeno-gastric reflux, gastric and duodenal ulceration, gastritis, diabetes mellitus, and pyloric carcinoma. By A.D. Keet. Published 1993, the Internet edition published in 1998.
• CHORUS - Gastrointestinal System
  The Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology provides descriptions, radiologic findings, and differential diagnosis of various gastrointestinal diseases. Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Major Sites / Home Pages

• Johns Hopkins Gastroenterology and Hepatology Resource Center
  A web project of John Hopkins that offers professional-level news, clinical updates, reports of research, CME opportunities, and images.
• American College of Gastroenterology
  Founded in 1932, ACG advances the study and medical treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and promotes the highest standards in medical education. It is guided by its commitment to meeting the needs of clinical gastroenterology practitioners.The AGA website presents information about the College, news and press releases, meetings updates, publications, practice guidelines, clinical updates, patient education brochures, and a "GI physician locator".
• American Gastroenterological Association
  Founded in 1897 AGA is the oldest non-profit specialty medical society in the country. AGA supports approximately 12,000 gastroenterologic physicians and scientists throughout the world engaged in clinical practice, research, and education. The AGA website includes membership information, news, publications, digestive health resources, patient wellness brochures and fact sheets, a gastroenterologist locator service, a message board, Gastroenterology Yellow Pages, and employment opportunities. Searchable.
• Digestive Disease Center at MUSC
  Clinical atlases, case studies, conferences, fact sheets for patients, symptoms, tests, and treatments regarding digestive health and diseases. Searchable. Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston.
• Gastroenterology at Merckmedicus.com
  REG Selected weblinks to free, high quality, full text resources relevant to this specialty: clinical textbooks, news, and journal articles. Free registration is limited to physicians and healthworkers. Sponsored by Merck and Company. Restricted registration or content areas.
• GastroHep.com
  $  REG Presents large collection of resources related to gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy. Includes news and views, conference reports, abstracts from current medical literature, systematic reviews, case studies, guidelines, slide atlas, seminars, Q&A, and links to related web sites. Access to Reference and Education sections restricted to subscribers. Searchable. Fee registration. Blackwell Science Ltd. .
• Gastrolab
  Presents gastroenterology news, an image enhanced GI glossary, an endoscopy image database, publications, historical texts, quizzes, charts, support groups, and a calendar of events. The Wasa Workgroup on Intestinal Disorders, Vasa, Finland.
• GastroSource
  REG Presents daily news, selected abstracts from current medical literature, image gallery, meetings, guidelines, and links to related web sites. Searchable. Free registration. AstraZeneca .
• National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
  Presents information about the Institute; news, research programs and funding, reports of studies and clinical trials, education programs, health information, special reports, FAQs, a large collection of booklets and fact sheets for patients, statistical data, and links to useful Web resources. Searchable. National Institutes of Health.
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  REG A professional organization that represents over 7,000 gastroenterologists, surgeons, and other digestive health specialists committed to furthering the knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of GI disease through the appropriate use of endoscopic techniques. This website includes membership information, news, clinical updates, publications, meetings udpates, practice guidelines and standards, a practice management section, policy and position statements, classifieds, and patient information. Restricted registration or content areas.
• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  The leading professional society representing more than 1000 board certified Colon and Rectal surgeons and other surgeons dedicated to advancing and promoting the science and practice of the treatment of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. This website includes membership information, news, practice parameters, standards, full text articles on core subjects, info on residency programs, meetings updates, a calendar of events, a searchable membership directory, and a large collection of brochures for patients.
• British Society of Gastreoenterology
  Presents information about the Society and its Regional Groups, news, lectures, meeting calendar, clinical practice guidelines and research reports.
• Gastroenterologyweb.com
  REG Offers original articles, literature reviews, case studies, an "Ask the Expert" section, job listings, annotated images, CME opportunities, and a meeting calendar. Free registration. Vertibrae, Inc.
• Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
  Offers resources for surgeons, primary care physicians, residents, and patients. Includes guidelines, standards for endoscopic services, meetings, news, publications, CME, video and other educational materials, training and job opportunities.
• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
  A nonprofit, member organization meeting the educational and scientific needs of nearly 2,300 physicians, researchers, and scientists worldwide striving to prevent and cure diseases of the liver and biliary tract. This website provides information about the association, its membership, committees, meetings, post-graduate courses, sponsored research, and publications.
• Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
  CAG's website presents information about the Association and its activities, membership information, news, meetings, publications, CME programs, and related links.
• Digestive Disorders Foundation
  Presents information about the Foundation, reports of research, news, an overview of digestive cancers in the UK, patient information, and a glossary.
• North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
  Presents information about the Society and its activities, professional education, meetings and events, position papers and guidelines, discussion forum, job opportunities, and a collection of fact sheets on the most common GI disorders.
• The Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
  Presents information about the Association, training, meetings, reports of research, and patient information leaflets.
• Gastroenterology Associations at Medbioworld
  A comprehensive directory of weblinks for associations in this specialty.
• International Society of University Colon & Rectal Surgeons
  Presents information about the Society, meetings, grant announcements, and reports.
• Jefferson Digestive Disease Institute
  Includes information about the Institute, clinical & research programs, lecture outlines and other educational resources, patient information, links to GI web resources. Thomas Jefferson University.
• The European Association for the Study of the Liver
  Presents information about the Association and the national hepatology associations, news, meetings, links to related web sites.
• Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior
  Presents information about the Society and activities related to study of ingestive behavior and food and fluid intake. Includes meetings & calendar of events, news, book reviews and publications, job opportunities.

Procedures

• Abdominal Exam Video at North Carolina
  A well-designed video that familiarizes medical students with physicial examination steps in diagnosing disease conditions. University of North Carolina.
• Gastrolab Endoscopy Video Archives
  Endoscopy videos of organs and diseases with commentary.
• Disease Center Professional Development at South Carolina
  An endoscopic ultrasound and ERCP club, images, atlases, case studies, CME credits, how-to tips, key reading lists, and newsgroups. Medical University of South Carolina.
• Electrogastrography
  Presents methodology and clinical applicability of electrogastrography and discusses clinical studies related to gastric electrical activity. Includes description of anatomy and physiology of the stomach with images. Dr. Martin P. Mintchev, University of Calgary.
• OMED-World Organization for Digestive Endoscopy.
  Presents information about the organization and its activities, international news, meetings, new products, discussion forum, and links to related web sites.

Practice Guidelines / FAQs

• Digestive System Diseases Practice Guidelines at the National Guideline Clearinghouse
  Search access to an index of structured summaries of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines from various organizations. Users select "compare guidelines" for a side by side comparison of target populations, review methods, and quality of evidence. Links to full text. U.S. Government Agency for Health Care Policy and Research.
• Gastroenterology Policy and Position Statements at AGA
  A collection of AGA clinical care statements previously published in the "Gastroentrology" journal related to the management of GI diseases including food allergies, nausea and vomiting, constipation, dyspepsia, colorectal cancer screening, use of enteral nutrition, etc. American Gastroenterological Association .
• SSAT Guidelines for Physicians
  Patient care guidelines for primary care physicians on a variety of digestive diseases to assist on when to refer patient for surgical consultation. The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.
• American College of Gastroenterology Practice Guidelines
  Full text and summaries of practice guidelines that are posted by the ACG to support clinical practice.
• Primary Care Clinical Practice Guidelines - Gastroenterology
  A large collection of links to gastroenterology related guidelines on the web. Peter Sam, MD. University of California at San Francisco.
• Gastroenterology Guidelines at EZmedaccess.com
  A directory of Internet-accessible gastroenterology clinical guidelines.

Cases

• Open for Discussion GI Cases from CAG
  A case based learning program containing modules with patient history, physical examination, lab results, diagnosis, questions and answers and expert commentary. Sponsored by the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology.
• Texas Virtual Clinic GI Surgical Cases
  Cases that present surgical approaches to common digestive problems.
• Baylor Gastroenterology Grand Rounds
  Presents a large collection of cases as known or unknown with history, physical examination, laboratory tests, endoscopy, pathology, imaging, diagnosis, discussion, and references. Baylor College of Medicine.
• 'Cases of the Month' at BSG
  Case report, images, and intera tive questions and answers. British Society of Gastroenterology.
• Gastroenterology Cases and Teaching Files
  Offers a collection of links to Internet case presentations and medical topic briefs for the healthcare professional. Medfiles.
• Gastrointestinal Cases-UW Radiology Teaching File
  Abdominal imaging cases presented as unknowns. University of Washington.

Images, Path./Clinical

• Digital Atlas of Video Education in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  A gastrointestinal endoscopy video atlas that incorporates pathologic, radiologic, and surgical images in lectures and topic reviews.
• Esophagitis Images from Google
  Esophagitis related images retrieved by this Internet search engine.
• Gastrointestinal Endosonography Video Training at MUSC
  A library of EUS teaching videos and video demonstrations that enhance formal methods of EUS training. The videos demonstrate general techniques for endoscopic ultrasound examination. The Digestive Disease Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston).
• Atlas of Gastroenterological Endoscopy
  Pictures and short comments directed to physicians interested in endoscopy. Aschersleben and Finsterwalde hospitals.
• Atlas of Tumors of the Esophagus and Stomach
  A description of the light microscopic images of anatomy, histology and pathology of the esophagus and stomach with extensive bibliography and comments regarding special handling and immunohistochemistry. Authored by Klaus J. Lewin, M.D., et al. of the Armed Forces Institiue of Pathology.
• Endoscopic Ultrasound Atlases Worldwide
  A collection of links to global images. Gastroenterology Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Craiova, Romania.
• Endoscopy Images at MGH
  Titled images of endoscopy and EUS of GI tumors without annotations. Massachusetts General Hospital Endoscopy Unit.
• Endosonographic Slide Atlas at MGH
  Slide shows that provide images and descriptive text for submucosal, esophageal lesions, cancer staging, and lesions of the biliary tract, pancreas, and liver. Massachusetts General Hospital.
• Images of the Colon & Ileum
  Labeled images from Atlanta South Gastroenterology, P.C.
• Notes on Cyber Gastroenterology
  An overview of gastrointestinal diseases managment in Central America with examples of interesting clinical cases accompanied by images and videos. Julio Murra Saca MD. of San Salvador, El Salvador, C.A.
• Pathology of Colonic Neoplasia
  Gross and microscopic images of normal colon, colorectal polyps, colon carcinoma, and neuroendocrine neoplasms.
• Slide Library Quizzes of the Soc. of Amer. Gastroint. Endoscopic Surg.
  Endocopic slides and associated quizzes are posted to encourage physicians to test their knowledge.
• The Gastrolab Image Library
  Endoscopic pictures of diseases that make visible changes in the digestive system. Searchable. Wasa Workgroup on Intestinal Disorders, Vaasa, Finland.
• WebPath Gastrointestinal Pathology
  Offers a large collection of annotated gross and microscopic images of the normal and pathologic digestive tract. University of Utah.
• El Salvador Atlas of Gastrointestinal VideoEndoscopy
  A high resolution video atlas with case reports and over 400 video images. Text in English and Spanish. Dr. Julio Murra-Saca, Jerusalem Medical Center, San Salvador.
• Endoscopy Photos and Videos of Three Rivers Endoscopy Center
  Photos, videos, and text notes from procedures.
• GI Atlas of Endoscopy
  Labeled images of endoscopic pathology. Curioso W and Monkemuller K.
• The Atlas of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  Includes over 600 endoscopic images with comments. Dr. D.M. Martin and Dr. Lyons from Gastrointestinal Diagnostic Unit of South Fulton Medical Center, East Point, Georgia. Atlanta South Gastroenterology.
• Atlas of Digestive Endoscopy
  Annotated images of the pathologic changes of esophagus, stomach, colon, duodenum, and ERCP procedures. Anticancer League of Zulia State, Venezuela.
• Braunwald's Atlas of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
  REG A collection of approximately 100 images that pictorially displays the diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, biliary tree, and pancreas in adults. The images selected are relevant to general internists in clinical practice or in training. Access is limited to subscribers to MerckMedicus. Science Press Internet Services. Free registration.
• The Visible Human Journal of Endoscopy (VHJOE)
  An electronic journal that publishes case reports which employ endoscopy and imaging, original work in endoscopy and imaging, and reviews regarding endoscopy imaging and related therapy. The journal emphasizes the relation of clinical findings to normal human anatomy utilizing the Visible Human Database located at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
• Bellydoc Medical Images
  A gastroenterologist's collection of endoscopic images with short annotations.
• Endoscopic Ultrasonography Image Atlas at MUSC
  A slide atlas, with in-depth explanations, that covers normal anatomy and the fundamentals of endoscopic ultrasound - cancer diagnosis and staging, pancreaticobiliary disorders, and intramural lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. Medical University of South Carolina.
• GI Cases of the Month from Dr. Greenson
  A collection of pathology images with descriptions offered by a pathologist at the University of Michigan. Dr. Greenson's Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology Home Page Extravaganza.
• GI Photography & Video
  A collection of photographs, x-ray and endoscopic images that demonstrate the normal GI tract, endoscopy procedures, and the pathologic changes of the GI tract. Gastroenterology Consultants.
• Review of Pathology of the Liver
  Images and descriptive text of liver histology, and pathology of various liver diseases. Dept. of Pathology, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University of Chicago.

Images, X-Ray

• Gastrointestinal X-ray Atlas
  Images presented for medical residents and students created by Junji Ueno, M.D., Department of Radiology, Tokushima University Hospital, Japan
• GI Pathology Tutorials at University Pathologists
  Tutorials and 1302 commented images on various disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, describing in detail epidemiologic, clinic, morphologic, endoscopic and therapy aspects of these conditions. Tutorials are complemented by endoscopic, macroscopic and microscopic images and detailed commentaries.
• ElectricGINucs-Nuclear Medicine Imaging of the Gastrointestinal Tract
  Presents full text articles and case studies on GI imaging. Virtual Hospital, University of Iowa.

CME

• CMEList Online CME Sites - Gastroenterology
  A searchable, well-annotated, and constantly-updated directory of web links to online CME opportunities. The directory entries include credit hours, sponsors, cost, lecture format, target audience, and accrediting organization. Bernard Sklar, MD, MS.
• Gastroenterology and Hepatology Practice Guidelines CME at Washington
  An Internet-based program which assists primary care providers of medicine in diagnosing, treating and, in some cases, preventing gastroenterological conditions. Includes algorithms, text, images, etc. The Authoring Team is composed of 21 University of Washington faculty members.
• Medscape Gastroenterology CME Spotlights
  REG A selection of free, continuously updated CE activities, conference summaries, treatment updates, series of courses in clinical management. Offers printable certificates online. Searchable. Free registration. Medscape.com.
• Congress Resource Centre-Gastroenterology
  Includes an extensive list of upcoming medical meetings, courses, and conferences. Descriptions include and extensive city guide. Searchable by keywords, specialty, date, and location. Doctor's Guide.
• The Future of Colonoscopy
  Discusses instruments, techniques, bowel preparation and indications for colonic stenting, and an overview of the current status of virtual colonoscopy and its effectiveness compared with invasive technique. Includes a large collection of slides and a CME self-test. Originally presented as a satellite symposium in May 2001. Offers 2 category one CME credits to physicians. Excerpta Medica.

Patient Education

• Colonoscopy from NLM
  An interactive tutorial for patients providing information on the benefits and risks of colonoscopy. Covers the anatomy and diseases of the colon, the colonoscopy procedure, and care before and after the procedure. Patient Education Institute, National Library of Medicine.
• Sigmoidoscopy from NLM
  An interactive tutorial for patients providing information on the benefits and risks of sigmoidoscopy. Covers the anatomy and diseases of the colon, the sigmoidoscopy procedure, and care before and after the procedure. The Patient Information Institute, National Library of Medicine.
• ACG Digestive Health Tips
  Presents collection of GI health related tips such as nutrition, constipation, use of medications, hemorrhoids, dietary fiber, swallowing and heartburn, etc. American College of Gastroenterology.
• ACG GI Patient's Health Source
  Presents brochures, pamphlets and health guides on common GI conditions and digestive diseases, digestive health tips, and a searchable GI Physician locator. American College of Gastroenterology.
• Digestive Diseases Publications at NIDDK
  A large collection of fact sheets for patients on the most common digestive diseases topics. Cover etiology, symptoms, diagnostic tests, therapy, and additional resources. Include publications in Spanish and easy-to-read versions. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
• Mayo Digestive Center
  Includes news and features, fact sheets on the digestive system and digestive system disorders, and interactive tools. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
• Medem Digestive Health/Abdominal Conditions
  A large collection of patient education handouts and fact sheets sponsored by major specialty medical societies and the American Medical Association. Medem, Inc.
• Liver Disorders Fact Sheets at Loyola University
  A collection of fact sheets about the liver, liver diseases, the biliary system, gallstones, disorders of the pancreas, and common liver function tests. Loyola University Health System, Chicago.
• Canadian Digestive Health Foundation
  CDHF's website presents information about the Foundation, its activities and research. Includes a collection of fact sheets for patients on digestive tract physiology, physiopathology, diseases and common disorders.
• Gastrointestinal Communicable Diseases
  Consumer health information about several gastrointestinal communicable diseases. Department of Human Services, Victoria, Australia.

Directories

• Digestive System Diseases Resources from the Karolinska Institute
  Presents a large collection of links to gastroenterology related web sites. Karolinska Institute Library, Stockholm.
• Multimedia Medical Reference Library - Gastroenterology
  A directory of links to medical information for health care consumers and medical professionals. Jonathan Tward.
• Gastroenterology Resources
  Presents annotated collection of links to GI related web sites, such as academic gastroenterology centers, organizations, radiology and pathology cases, and information resources on specific diseases. Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.
• MedWeb Gastroenterology
  Provides multiple links organized by subject to guides, sites, organizations, hospitals, academic departments, news, journals, atlases, support groups, and documents. Allows browsing and searching by keywords. Emory University Health Sciences Center Library.

Educational Materials

• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Core Subjects
  Member papers on the pathophysiology and management of core conditions treated by colorectal surgeons.
• Medical Housestaff Manual at Beth Israel - Gastroenterology
  A section from a succinct and useful reference, updated for the year 2000, for major gastroenterology clinical problems encountered in the hospital. The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
• SMARTIE Online Decision Tools: Gastroenterology
  "Smart Applications Repository of Tools for Informed Expert decision" is a collection of a multi-platform medical decision support software. Online calculators range from the simplest score (e.g. Glasgow Coma Scale) to the most elaborate decision support tool for the management of more complex clinical situations (e.g. Acute Abdominal Pain).
• Pathophysiology of the Digestive System
  A hypertext textbook with images, pictures and graphs presenting fundamental physiology and anatomy of the digestive system, and a voyage through the digestive tract. Colorado State University.
• Reviews in Gastroenterological Disorders
  $  REG In-depth, full text, peer-reviewed articles that present the observations of thought leaders in gastroenterology for the busy practicing clinician. PDF format. MedReviews, LLC. Fee registration. Subscription fee.
• Reviews in Gastroenterological Disorders
  $  REG Free full text journal articles on gastroenterological topics. Fee registration. Subscription fee.
• GI Bleed Complication Risk
  A questionnaire for assessing an in-hospital GI bleeding complication risk in adults. Clinical Calculators & Medical E-Tools, Emergency Medicine on the Web. National Center for Emergency Medicine Informatics.
• Hospital Physician Gastroenterology Board Review Manuals
  $  REG Up-to-date manuals, developed by leading clinical educators, that assist physicians studying for Board certification or recertification examinations. PDF format. Turner White Communications, Inc. Fee registration. Fee access to archives.
• Digestive System at Britannica
  $  REG Search and browse access to encyclopedic coverage of physiology and chemistry of digestion that includes text, illustrations, references, and links to related chapters. Fee registration. Encyclopaedia Britannica.
• The Human Digestive Tract from Britannica
  $  REG Presents hypertext articles with illustrations, references, and links to related chapters. Fee registration. Encyclopaedia Britannica.

Classifieds

• The Gastroenterology Yellow Pages
  Includes position announcements for gastroenterologists, products/services, gastroenterologist locator service, upcoming courses, meetings and symposia. American Gastroenterological Association .

Forums

• PCSG Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology Mail List (UK)
  A discussion list for the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology. The list is open to any Primary Health Care workers.
• Colorectal Forum
  REG A world-wide educational service providing news, updates, conferences, announcements, recommendations on the management of patients, articles, images, reviews of important recent publications, and forums for interactions with experts. Free registration. AstraZeneca .
• AGA Message Board
  REG Threaded message board available to AGA members. Users are prompted for a user name and password. Restricted registration or content areas. American Gastroenterological Association .
• American Endosonography Club
  An open E-mailing List supervised by The American Endosonography Club. Duke University Medical Center.
• Dysphagia Mail List Archive
  Archives of the Dysphagia mailing list. Includes information related to swallowing disorders. Allows browsing and searching by keywords. Dysphagia Resource Center.
• GASTRO-EHLB Gastroenterology Highlights
  Discussion forum of the latest research and treatments in gastroenterology. To subscribe send mail to: listserv@shrsys.hslc.org
• INGEST - Ingestive Disorders Mail List
  Subscription to the listserv restricted to members of The Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior. List address: ingest@cuvmb.columbia.edu