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	American Gastroenterological Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		American Gastroenterological Association Organization of physicians, researchers and educators whose primary practice or research involves the functions and disorders of the digestive system.
		American Gastroenterological Association The following guidelines were developed to assist the physician in the diagnosis and management of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
		Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation of the American Gastroenterological Association, raises funds and administers disbursement of grants for research and public education in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of digestive diseases.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-American_Gastroenterological_Association.html (508 words)

	Current Science News - Despite Increasing Concern About Pain Reliever Side Effects, Many Patients Take More than ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Data presented yesterday at the annual meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association during Digestive Disease Week 2004 in New Orleans show patients have become more aware of potential safety issues with analgesics over the past five years, but are not transferring that awareness into action, according to consumer use surveys conducted in 1997 and 2003.
		The AGA is dedicated to the mission of advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology.
		The AGA's annual meeting is Digestive Disease Week, which is held each May and is the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers and academics in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.
	www.lifesciencesworld.com /news/news-pain-reliever-effects-3274.htm (801 words)

	American Gastroenterological Association
		It was approved by the AGA Patient Care Committee on October 5, 1996, and by the AGA Governing Board on November 10, 1996.
		The IBS is a combination of chronic or recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms not explained by structural or biochemical abnormalities, which is attributed to the intestines and associated with symptoms of pain and disturbed defecation and/or symptoms of bloatedness and distension.
		A positive response is associated with patients who relate symptom exacerbations to stressors, and have a waxing and waning of symptoms rather than chronic pain.
	www3.us.elsevierhealth.com /gastro/policy/v112n6p2118.html (1333 words)

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		Several years ago the AGA joined with the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases to form the American Digestive Health Foundation.
		These guidelines, produced by the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, included a rigorous review of the scientific literature on the efficacy of screening to detect colorectal cancer.
		Gastroenterological Association is working actively in a coalition of more than 40 professional and advocacy groups in support of H.R. 15, and we look forward to working closely with you to secure its passage.
	waysandmeans.house.gov /legacy/health/105cong/3-13-97/3-13levi.htm (1026 words)

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		The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Clinical Practice Committee approved this guideline on March 3, 2002 and the American Gastroenterological Association Governing Board approved it on May 19, 2002.
		The amount of physical activity associated with successful weight maintenance is considerable: approximately 60 to 90 minutes per day of moderate-intensity activity (e.g., brisk walking) or 30 to 45 minutes per day of vigorous activity (e.g., fast bicycling or aerobics).
		Increased fitness, determined by maximal oxygen consumption during exercise, is associated with a decreased risk of developing diabetes and dying from cardiovascular disease.
	www.guideline.gov /summary/summary.aspx?ss=15&doc_id=3490&nbr=2716 (3039 words)

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		American Gastroenterological Association medical position statement: diagnosis and care of patients with anal fissure.
		Associated physical findings include a sentinel skin tag just distal to the fissure and a hypertrophied anal papilla at its proximal margin.
		AGA technical review on the diagnosis and care of patients with anal fissure.
	www.guidelines.gov /summary/summary.aspx?view_id=1&doc_id=3684 (1074 words)

	Privacy Statement (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The American Gastroenterological Association and the Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition does not collect this information from you on this Website, except where you sent it to us voluntarily.
		The American Gastroenterological Association and the Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition may use the personal information that we collect to contact you in the future.
		The American Gastroenterological Association and the Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition may rent to third parties the names and mailing addresses that it gathers (but not e-mail addresses or phone numbers).
	www.dhn-online.org /privacyStatement.html (409 words)

	American Gastroenterological Association - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The American Gastroenterological Association is a medical association of gastroenterologists.
		About 14,000 scientists and physicians are members of the organization, which was founded in 1897 and claims to be the oldest medical association in the United States.
		This page was last modified 15:43, 22 October 2005.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/American_Gastroenterological_Association (71 words)

	NGC - NGC Summary
		The document was approved by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Clinical Practice committee on August 5, 2002, and by the AGA Governing Board on September 13, 2002.
		Mental health referral may also be made for treatment of associated psychiatric disorders such as major depression or a history of abuse that interferes with adjustment to illness.
		Greater benefit may be expected in patients who relate symptom exacerbations to stressors, have associated symptoms of anxiety or depression, or have symptoms of a relatively short duration, and have a waxing and waning of symptoms rather than chronic pain.
	www.guideline.gov /summary/summary.aspx?ss=15&doc_id=3685&nbr=2911 (2200 words)

	Virtual colonoscopy shows significant promise as colorectal cancer screening option
		As a service to AGA members and their patients, the AGA assembled a task force of gastroenterologists, radiologists and epidemiologists to undertake a critical analysis of available information on the capabilities of CT colonography and to consider its potential role in colorectal cancer screening.
		The American Gastroenterological Association is dedicated to the mission of advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology.
		The AGA’s annual meeting takes place at Digestive Disease Week, which is held each May and is the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers and academics in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.
	www.innovations-report.com /html/reports/medicine_health/report-33063.html (857 words)

	American Gastroenterological Association
		It was approved by the AGA Patient Care Committee on September 17, 1994, and by the AGA Governing Board on November 11, 1994.
		Another study showed that NGT feedings were associated with a higher incidence of aspiration in the supine position and that the semirecumbent position decreased the incidence of reflux and aspiration by 34% but did not prevent it.
		Lazarus BA, Murphy JB, Culpepper L. Aspiration associated with long-term gastric versus jejunal feeding: a critical analysis of the literature.
	www.wbsaunders.com /gastro/policy/v108n4p1280.html (14858 words)

	American Gastroenterological Association
		It was approved by the AGA Patient Care Committee on January 25, 1996, and by the AGA Governing Board on February 3, 1996.
		at defining significant reflux-pain association was the symptom index, defined as the number of reflux-related symptom episodes divided by the total number of symptom episodes, expressed as a percentage.
		The authors thank the participants in the American Gastroenterological Society/American Motility Society Workshops on Motility Testing in Clinical Practice held on December 8, 1995, for critique of the manuscript and guidelines.
	www3.us.elsevierhealth.com /gastro/policy/v110n6p1981.html (10341 words)

	APS - Pediatric Chronic Pain
		In addition, the physical and psychological sequelae associated with chronic pain may have an impact on overall health and may predispose for the development of adult chronic pain (Campo et al., 1999; Walker, Garber, Van Slyke, and Greene, 1995).
		The American Pain Society is a multidisciplinary organization of basic and clinical scientists, practicing clinicians, policy analysts, and others.
		The mission of the American Pain Society is to advance pain-related research, education, treatment, and professional practice.
	www.ampainsoc.org /advocacy/pediatric.htm (2677 words)

	Gastroenterology
		It is not preceded by nausea and does not include the various physical phenomena associated with vomiting.
		Nausea in pancreatic adenocarcinoma is associated with the development of gastroparesis; a paraneoplastic mechanism of inhibition of gastric motor function has been proposed.
		The documentation of gastroparesis must not lead the clinician to assume that it is the fundamental cause of a given patient's symptoms; gastroparesis may be readily confused with gastric outlet obstruction, for example.
	www.medicine.ucsd.edu /peds/Pediatric%20Links/Links/GI/American%20Gastroenterological%20Association%20Tech%20Review%20on%20Nausea%20and%20Vomitting%20Gastroenterology%20Jan%202001.htm (2312 words)

	Gastro.org
		Read an AGA member's perspective on the report — "Colorectal Cancer Screening: The Future Ain't What it Used to Be" – by Sidney J. Winawer, MD
		AGA Offers Support Grants for Trainees Affected by Hurricanes
		Recognizing financial hardships faced by those in training at institutions in the Gulf region, the AGA is pleased to announce the availability of unrestricted support grants of $2,500 to trainees who suffered a financial loss due to Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Rita.
	www.gastro.org (226 words)

	american cancer association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering through research education advocacy and service.
		Founded in 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research is a professional society of more than 24,000 laboratory, translational, and clinical scientists engaged in all areas of cancer research in the United States and in more than 60 other...
		Foundation and the American Association for Cancer Research, are the largest offered to cancer researchers from a professional society...
	www.cancer-resource-center.com /resources/american-cancer-association.html (398 words)

	American Family Physician: AGA report on gastroesophageal reflux disease - American Gastroenterological Association
		American Family Physician: AGA report on gastroesophageal reflux disease - American Gastroenterological Association
		A consensus development panel of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has issued recommendations on the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
		Epidemiologic studies consistently show modest but significant associations between pulmonary symptoms such as asthma and cough, but there is insufficient data to infer a causal relationship.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3225/is_6_68/ai_108993910 (419 words)

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		American Gastroenterological Association medical position statement: evaluation of liver chemistry tests.
		The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Clinical Practice Committee approved this guideline on March 3, 2002.
		The American Gastroenterological Association Governing Board approved it on May 19, 2002.
	www.ngc.org /summary/summary.aspx?ss=15&doc_id=3492&nbr=2718 (1508 words)

	American Gastroenterological Association Disputes Validity of Conclusion From Colonoscopy Surveillance Study (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It is currently estimated that less than 30 percent of the American population age 50 and older has been screened for CRC.
		The American Gastroenterological Association disputes the validity of this conclusion.
		The guidelines proposed by the AGA and a consortium of GI societies could not provide recommendations for their surveillance due to the lack of scientific studies to define the appropriate behavior.
	www.pslgroup.com /dg/244c86.htm (484 words)

	PR Newswire : American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Panel Concludes Non-Prescription Treatments are the First ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		PR Newswire : American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Panel Concludes Non-Prescription Treatments are the First Choice for Heartburn; - The Combination Medicine in Pepcid(R) Complete Acknowledged as the Most Effective Non-Prescription Therapy -.
		American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Panel Concludes Non-Prescription Treatments are the First Choice for Heartburn; - The Combination Medicine in Pepcid(R) Complete Acknowledged as the Most Effective Non-Prescription Therapy -.
		The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) consensus panel convened to review clinical evidence and offer physicians recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease).
	static.highbeam.com /p/prnewswire/november132002/americangastroenterologicalassociationagapanelconc/index.html (286 words)

	University of Chicago Hospitals: Thomas A. Brasitus becomes President of American Gastroenterological Association
		Thomas A. Brasitus, MD, the Walter L. Palmer Distinguished Service Professor of Medicine and professor of human nutrition and nutritional biology at the University of Chicago, assumed the presidency of the 11,000-member American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) June 20, 2000, at its annual meeting held in San Diego, California.
		The AGA serves as an advocate for its members and their patients, supports gastroenterology practice and scientific needs, and promotes the discovery, dissemination and application of new knowledge, leading to the prevention, treatment and cure of digestive and liver diseases.
		A member of the AGA since 1974, Brasitus has been on its governing board for eight years, including five years as secretary.
	www.uchospitals.edu /news/2000/20000620-tbaga.html (365 words)

	HepNet-'Ask the Doctor' Consumer Toll-Free Hotline Offers Free Information
		More than 70 million Americans live with digestive disorders such as colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system, hepatitis, irritable bowel syndrome, GERD or reflux, ulcers and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or ulcerative colitis).
		Founded in 1897, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is the leading professional society of gastroenterologists.
		The AGA fosters the development of knowledge of digestive functions and the improvement of care for digestive diseases that affect half of all Americans.
	www.hepnet.com /news051800.html (510 words)

	TMR - Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), founded in 1897, is one of the oldest medical specialty societies in the USA.
		The AGA fosters the development of knowledge pertaining to digestive functions and the improvement of care for digestive diseases which affect half of all Americans.
		With its partners, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the AGA operates the American Digestive Health Foundation, which raises funds and awards grant money for scientific research and public education in the area of digestive diseases.
	medicalreporter.health.org /tmr0396/ibs3.html (325 words)

	NGC - NGC Summary
		The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Governing Board and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases Practice Guidelines Committee approved it on May 24, 2002.
		The decision to perform this surgery should take into consideration the morbidity and mortality associated with the procedure as well as the risk of developing subacute nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and liver failure during rapid weight loss.
		Although it is common practice to use either vitamin E or ursodeoxycholic acid, there are no data clearly showing their efficacy or comparing the utility of these 2 drugs.
	www.guideline.gov /summary/summary.aspx?ss=15&doc_id=3491&nbr=2717 (2380 words)

	AGA Cases Online - Home
		AGA Cases Online is a production of the Web-based Education subcommittee of the AGA Education and Training Committee.
		The American Gastroenterological Association has independently developed this series of highly-interactive teaching cases to provide gastroenterologists with timely evidence-based medical education.
		These cases were created for the benefit of members of the AGA and are based on their expressed educational needs.
	navigator.medschool.pitt.edu /agacases (293 words)

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		American Gastroenterological Association medical position statement: parenteral nutrition.
		The decision to use it or not must be made by the responsible physician without the benefit of such data.
		Parenteral nutrition is associated with higher mortality than enteral nutrition.
	www.guideline.gov /summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=3056 (1406 words)

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