SAN DIEGO Even at low doses, naproxen Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, Naprelan may increase the risk of upper gastrointestinal complications, researchers said.

Patients with upper gastrointestinal disorders are prone to other illnesses, which may explain why they visit doctors more than other patients, a new study found.

CHICAGO A revision of guidelines on use of blood thinners in endoscopy patients is likely to recommend against stopping low dose aspirin therapy, according to a preview offered here at Digestive Disease Week.

CHICAGO The incidence of Crohn's disease continued to rise through 2005 among individuals younger than 20, despite stabilization in older age groups, a population based study showed.

WHEELING, W.Va. Bariatric surgery is worthwhile in extremely obese individuals even though they often remain very obese, researchers said.