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Simeon Margolis, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Medical Editor, The Johns Hopkins White Papers


Dear Health Alerts Reader:

Remember when standard advice for many digestive disorders was a bland diet? Recent advances have led to radically improved treatments for people who suffer from conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the rectum.

The encouraging news is that the symptoms of digestive disorders can be alleviated, and often completely eliminated, with the right combination of medication, dietary changes, exercise, weight loss, stress reduction, and surgery.

It's all detailed in an important new research report from Johns Hopkins--rated #1 of America's best hospitals for 19 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report.

In this new Johns Hopkins White Paper, you will discover exciting advances and the most useful, current information to help you prevent or treat conditions affecting the digestive tract.

You'll find a thorough overview of what the medical field knows about upper and lower digestive tract disorders (including everything from gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD] to peptic ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome to colorectal polyps) and conditions that affect the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

You will learn how to prevent these diseases and, when symptoms arise, the best ways for you and your doctor to diagnose and treat them.

The 2009 Johns Hopkins Digestive Disorders White Paper

Johns Hopkins Digestive Disorders White Paper 2009

The expertise you need, in the layman's language
you can understand and use

The 2009 Johns Hopkins Digestive Disorders White Paper is available for you right now, so you can access the expertise of America's #1 Best Hospital as you look for answers to your most important health questions. Thanks to this special offer, you can get The 2009 Johns Hopkins Digestive Disorders White Paper now for only $19.95. It comes complete with a money-back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied for any reason.

The Johns Hopkins White Papers redefine the term "informed consumer." In The 2009 Johns Hopkins Digestive Disorders White Paper, specialists from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine report in depth on the latest digestive disorders prevention strategies and treatments. Thousands of Americans rely on Johns Hopkins expertise to help them manage their digestive disorders.

In The 2009 Johns Hopkins Digestive Disorders White Paper you'll get a thorough overview of what the medical field knows about the most common digestive disorders today. You'll find a wealth of news you can use on:

  • celiac disease
  • constipation
  • Crohn's disease
  • diarrhea
  • diverticulosis and diverticulitis
  • gallstones
  • gastritis
  • GERD
  • hiatal hernia
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • ulcerative colitis
  • ulcers

and more...

The symptoms of digestive disorders can be alleviated, and often completely eliminated, with the right combination of medication, dietary changes, exercise, weight loss, stress reduction, and, as a last resort, surgery.

Learning as much as possible about the causes, effects, and treatments for your digestive disorder is the first step toward living a fuller life with minimal discomfort and physical limitations.

The 2009 Johns Hopkins Digestive Disorders White Paper is designed to help you ensure the best outcome. Use what you learn to help you:

  • Recognize and respond to symptoms and changes as they occur.

  • Communicate effectively with your doctor, ask informed questions, and understand the answers.

  • Make the right decisions, based on an understanding of the newest drugs, the latest treatments, and the most promising research.

  • Take control over your condition and act from knowledge rather than fear.

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...and this is just some of what you'll read:

  • Foodborne illnesses: The claims versus the truth. (page 48)

  • How to eat with a food intolerance—whether it's dairy, gluten, or fructose. (page 54)

  • Can probiotic yogurt really help make you regular? (page 42)

  • Colonoscopy: Why it's not as difficult as you might think. (page 78)

  • Does having GERD shorten your lifespan? (page 11)

  • Details on the newest drug for Crohn's disease. (page 57)

  • The diet that may increase your risk of developing Barrett's esophagus. (page 20)

  • A possible alternative treatment for bleeding ulcers. (page 23)

  • Our guide to traveling with an ostomy. (page 70)

  • Why fiber may relieve constipation in women with pelvic floor disorders. (page 41)

  • The most effective non-drug therapies for irritable bowel syndrome. (page 64)

  • How magnesium may help protect against gallstones. (page 29)

  • The long-term benefits of surgery to treat GERD. (page 19)

But wait, there's STILL more in this packed issue:

  • Special Feature on GERD: Treating your GERD on demand ... Can you quit taking your acid blocker when you don't have symptoms? (pages 8-9)

  • Life without a gallbladder: How does your body adjust to losing this not-so-vital organ. (pages 30-31)

  • Going liquid: What you can eat when your doctor tells you to avoid all solid foods. (pages 36-37)

Plus, we've updated our popular new "Ask the Doctor" column, which features answers to many of your most pressing questions.

NEWS YOU CAN USE: Direct to you from
the medical center ranked #1 of America's Best Hospitals

It's no surprise that the annual U.S. News and World Report "Best of the Best" ratings have held The Johns Hopkins Hospital in the #1 spot for 19 consecutive years.

Johns Hopkins stands at the forefront of modern medicine, leading the nation in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the diseases that undermine healthy living and longevity. Each of the 2009 White Papers has been prepared for your use by some of the most respected medical specialists in the field.

Look to all of The Johns Hopkins White Papers for:

  • A thorough overview of the condition, its causes, and symptoms...
  • Treatment options, with a Johns Hopkins recommendation on each...
  • Groundbreaking new research and a review of the latest studies...
  • Drugs used to treat the condition, with precautions on avoiding harmful side effects...
  • A glossary of medical terms you need to understand...
  • Leading hospitals that specialize in the disorder, health information organizations, support groups... and more.

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    Tips for optimal digestive health

    • Maybe It's Not "Just Heartburn": Occasional heartburn can be treated with over-the-counter antacids. But if you have any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor to rule out more serious problems.
    • Should You Try Probiotics? Evidence is mounting that these "friendly bacteria" can help treat many digestive problems, such as IBS and Crohn's disease. See how they work and are used, and whether they might relieve your gastrointestinal issues.
    • New Ways to Look Inside: The benefits and drawbacks of patient-friendly imaging tools including the "video pill" and virtual colonoscopy. How do state-of-the-art tools compare with established diagnostic exams?
    • Making Friends with Fiber: Getting enough dietary fiber is an easy way to prevent or treat a wide variety of digestive complaints. See which foods deliver the most fiber.
    • How to Avoid a Foodborne Illness: Follow these guidelines to choose, store, prepare and serve food in ways that minimize the health risks that result in 76 million infections and 325,000 hospitalizations annually.

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    To your healthy future,

    Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D.
    Professor of Medicine and
    Biological Chemistry
    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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