by Douglas Lowe II MD

6 things that make people live longer, happier lives – Business Insider

The Study of Adult Development led for over 30 years by George Vaillant, a professor at Harvard Medical School, my alma mater, followed 800 people for their entire lives to see what actually makes people live happier, healthier, and longer.  The study was the longest prospective study of physical and mental health in the world,… Read More

by Douglas Lowe II MD

Interval colorectal cancer not more lethal than clinically detected disease

Patients with interval colorectal cancers have a similar risk for mortality as patients with clinically detected colorectal cancers, according to research published in Gastroenterology. Henriette C. Jodal, MD, of the department of health management and health economics at the University of Oslo, in Norway, and colleagues wrote that their findings are contrary to the belief… Read More

by Douglas Lowe II MD

Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease decreases risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma

Medical and surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease showed similar reductions in risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma, according to findings from a population-based cohort study.“These findings support the hypothesis that antireflux medication and antireflux surgery are associated with reduced risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. For more information visit healio.com Source: Treatment of… Read More

by Douglas Lowe II MD

American Cancer Society Guideline for Colorectal Cancer Screening

The American Cancer Society (ACS) believes that preventing colorectal cancer (and not just finding it early) should be a major reason for getting tested.  The ACS recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45. This can be done either with a sensitive test that looks for signs of… Read More