Aspirin or Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Use Increases Risk for Diverticulitis and Diverticular Bleeding

Published: May 6, 2011, 8:42 p.m.

A study in the May issue of Gastroenterology examines the influence of aspirin and NSAID use on risk of diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding in a large prospective cohort. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with author Dr. Lisa Strate of the University of Washington School of Medicine.  Plus, a rundown of top stories from this month's issue of GI and Hepatology News.