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Treatment of Hepatitis C in 2011: A New Era (By: Hong Gao, MD, Ph.D)

Posted: Oct 31 in Uncategorized tagged by

In May of 2011, the FDA approved 2 protease inhibitors (telaprevir and boceprevir) for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C, genotype 1. Telaprevir and boceprevir are used in triple combination with pegylated interferon and ribavirin. The new triple therapy significantly increases the rate of hepatitis C eradication from ~ 50% to up to 80%. The new treatment is indicated for both “naive” patients and patients who failed previous therapy.

Chronic hepatitis C is a complex and potentially progressive liver disease. About 4.1 millions of people in the United States are infected with the hepatitis C virus. Chronic hepatitis C is a leading cause of chronic liver disease and a leading cause of liver transplantation in the U.S. Hepatitis C related mortality has increased substantially since 1995 in the U.S. It is also an important cause of premature deaths in the U.S.

Using a team approach, GI Consultants is currently offering triple therapy to patients with chronic hepatitis C. Our hepatitis C clinic includes a team of physicians, physician assistants and nurses.

Pediatric Guidelines for H. Pylori Diagnosis and Treatment (By: Juan Gregory, MD)

Posted: Oct 20 in Uncategorized by

The European and North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN and NASPGHAN) jointly renewed clinical guidelines using a standardized evidence-based approach to develop updated recommendations for children and adolescents in North America and Europe. These clinical practice guidelines represent updated, best-available evidence and are meant for children and adolescents living in Europe [...]

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GIC Achieves Meaningful Use (by: Scott Waters, Dir of IT)

Posted: Oct 15 in Uncategorized by

Gastroenterology Consultants is one of the first medical practices in Nevada to achieve “Meaningful Use!” Meaningful Use (HITECH Act) is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) passed in 2009 which aims to encourage more physicians to adopt Electronic Medical Records (EMR) in their practices. In order to be |considered “Meaningful Users” of [...]

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Endoscopy Accreditations (by: Barbara Williams, Dir of QM)

Posted: Oct 10 in Uncategorized by

Reno, South Meadows and Carson Endoscopy Center, the three endoscopy centers of Gastroenterology Consultants, have all successfully completed their respective Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and CMS Medicare Inspections recently. All three centers received the highest awarded accreditation period of three years.

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Newly Update Reprocessing Guideline Adopted (By: Barbara Williams, Dir of QM)

Posted: Oct 10 in Uncategorized by

GIC Endoscopy Centers have adopted the updated Multisociety Guideline on Reprocessing Flexible GI Endoscopes, produced by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). The guideline was electronically published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology on May 2, 2011. The updated guidance document provides additional discussion of [...]

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GI Consultants is accredited by the following: Nevada Colon Cancer Partnership, Screen for Life, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc., Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, American College of Physicians - Internal Medicine, and is Board Certified by the American College of Gastroenterology.