Recent Posts in Gastroenterology

Jul 30, 2026 - In Gastroenterology Rutgers Faculty Spotlight - Ellen Stein, MD

Ellen Stein, MD joined the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick as Director of Motility in 2021. The motility nursing team has expanded to 6 motility nurses trained in patient-friendly care and the latest motility testing techniques. The ...

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Sep 12, 2025 - In Gastroenterology Protection From Infection

Smart ways to lower risks from contagious diseases—both for yourself and for others. Many people assume that winter, not summer, is prime time for spreading infectious diseases, including upper respiratory conditions such as COVID-19 and gastrointestinal ...

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Aug 25, 2025 - In Gastroenterology Coordinated Care Close to Home Brings Piece of Mind to Toms River Resident

Pictured at a follow-up visit with NJ Surgical Specialists in Lakewood, from left, are general surgeon Dr. Grace Lepis, patient Lucy Colon and specialty surgeon Dr. William Boyan. Lakewood, NJ- Putting her trust in her doctors came easily for Lucy Colon of ...

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May 23, 2025 - In Gastroenterology When Acid Reflux Turns Dangerous

Screening for Barrett’s esophagus can help stop an on-the-rise cancer before it develops. The best cancer-related care is the kind that prevents the disease from occurring in the first place. Millions of people act on that idea when they get colonoscopies ...

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Apr 14, 2025 - In Gastroenterology Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Rutgers Health Study Shows that Colorectal and Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Incidence Rates are Rising Most Among Young Adults

Study Suggests the Need for Heightened Awareness Among Clinicians (New Brunswick, NJ) - Colorectal and pancreatic adenocarcinoma incidence rates have risen the most among young adults over the past two decades suggesting the need for heightened awareness ...

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Oct 31, 2024 - In Gastroenterology Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Hosts Annual Ray Murphy Men’s Health Night

Special Guests: NY Giants Super Bowl Champion George Martin & Sampson Davis, MD, of the Three Doctors Foundation Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey’s Men’s Health Night All-Star Panelists and Special Guests (Left to ...

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Oct 22, 2024 - In Gastroenterology Gastroenterology Services at Jersey City Medical Center

Dr. Akunyili and Dr. Lazo discuss the expansive nature of the field of gastroenterology and the umbrella of related health conditions with Etan Spira, MD, Gastroenterology, and the services provided at Jersey City Medical Center. Learn more about ...

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Oct 17, 2024 - In Gastroenterology Go With Your Gut

Digestive health is a key to overall well-being. Here’s what you need to know. You’ve heard the phrase “trust your gut” when it comes to making decisions. But your gut doesn’t just give you intuition for reaching conclusions. It also physically interacts ...

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Sep 20, 2024 - In Gastroenterology Why Do Chinese Have More GI Problems? How to Prevent?

The webinar Chinese Medical Program hosted on 9/16 comprehensively covered the topics such as stomach disorders, biliary diseases, and upper gastrointestinal tract conditions, as well as the prevention of colon cancer. It also provided an accessible ...

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