Considered by many patients to be the best gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, Dr. Berookim finds one of the most common concerns for patients is colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer, in particular, is one of the least talked about cancers but is just as life-threatening. Our institute believes in advocating for cancer awareness and has provided [...]
Barrett’s esophagus, also known as Barrett’s disease, is a consequence of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease. Barrett’s esophagus is a precursor for esophageal cancer in affected patients. Though a Barrett’s diagnosis can be frightening, a skilled gastroenterologist like Dr. Berookim can offer effective treatment to protect your esophageal health. Dr. Berookim serves as the co-director of [...]
Many people who are aware of their family’s history of colon cancer are afraid of evaluating their own risk for the disease. Others may be completely unaware that a relative was diagnosed with colon cancer or had pre-cancerous polyps. While colon cancer might not be the most appealing topic for family conversation, it is crucial for people to discuss the [...]
PPI Meds and Surgery Both Control GERD Do you suffer from chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms? Ask your GI doctor whether you may be able to avoid a surgical solution. A new study has revealed that proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drugs can offer relief comparable to laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery. The five year study tracked long-term [...]
The FDA has just approved Victrelis and Incivek, drugs that directly inhibit viral replication of the most common strain of Hepatitis C virus. Although the number of new infections has decreased steeply over the last 20 years, Hepatitis is still very prevalent in the U.S. population. According to the CDC, over 3 million Americans live [...]
What if we were to tell you that taking a daily aspirin could reduce the chance of dying from a particular disease by almost a third? According to research published recently that is the case with colorectal cancer. Earlier this year, a British study found that aspirin not only prevents a range of cancers from [...]
For a long time it was believed that the causes of gastric ulcers were diet and stress. This was recently disproven with the discovery that 70-90% of stomach ulcers were in fact caused by a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Usually the high acid content of the stomach does not allow bacteria to survive. [...]
