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Grace H. Elta

Bio

Grace H. Elta, MD, FASGE, is a Professor of Medicine, Associate Chief for Clinical Programs in Gastroenterology, and the physician lead for the Medical Procedure Unit at the University of Michigan. She is a past president of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.  Dr. Elta graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School and then completed her training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology at Tuft's New England Medical Center in Boston. She has been on the faculty of the University of Michigan since 1982.   Her clinical and research interests are pancreatic-biliary disease, endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease.

Specialties:

  • gastroenterology

Affiliation:

  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

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Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Gastroenterology:
    New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon

    SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- A new device that gives doctors a better view during colonoscopies may help them miss fewer suspicious growths during those exams, a new study shows.

    Colonoscopies are the recommended screening tests for colorectal cancer, which is the second leading c...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Gastroenterology:
    Study Links Coffee to Lower Risk for Rare Liver Disease

    SATURDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) -- Just a few extra cups of coffee each month might help prevent the development of an autoimmune liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a new study suggests.

    Investigators from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., found that drinkin...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Gastroenterology:
    Simponi Approved for Ulcerative Colitis

    WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Simponi (golimumab) injection has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

    The drug is designed to block tumor necrosis factor, which has a key role in causing abnormal inflamma...Full Article

  • Grace H. Elta
    Grace H. Elta of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy answered:
    What are some of the early warning signs of colon problems?
    Colorectal cancer is often present in people without symptoms, making prevention and screening for colorectal cancer very important. A polyp may be found and removed even before it becomes cancerous or presents with symptoms; once symptoms appear, a colonoscopy is performed to aid in diagnosis,...  Full Post
  • Grace H. Elta
    Grace H. Elta of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy answered:
    What does my poop say about my colon health?

    Bowel health is reflected by stool (poop). When there is colon inflammation, the stool may be diarrhea (loose or watery and more frequent). There are several common causes of inflammation in the colon including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, bacterial infections, and poor blood flow to the co

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  • Grace H. Elta
    Grace H. Elta of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy answered:
    What is the most accurate test for detecting colorectal cancer?
    Colonoscopy is considered the preferred screening test because it is a preventive exam: it is the only test that both finds and removes precancerous polyps during the same exam. With the other methods, if a polyp is found, that test must then be followed by a colonoscopy to remove the polyp. A...  Full Post
  • Grace H. Elta
    Grace H. Elta of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy answered:
    What is a fecal occult blood test?

    A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is used to find small amounts of hidden (occult) blood in the stool. A sample of stool is tested for traces of blood. People having this test will receive a kit with instructions that explain how to take stool samples at home. The kit is then sent to a lab for

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  • Grace H. Elta
    Grace H. Elta of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy answered:
    What is a colonoscopy?
    Colonoscopy is a common and very safe procedure that examines the lining of the lower intestinal tract called the colon or large intestine or bowel. A doctor specially trained in the procedure uses a flexible tube that has a light and miniature TV camera on the tip. This instrument, often...  Full Post
  • Grace H. Elta
    Grace H. Elta of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy answered:
    What is a CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy)?
    CT colonography, also referred to as virtual colonoscopy, relies on a computer program to generate a 3D picture of the large intestine (colon) using x-ray images. This differs from colonoscopy, which provides actual photos of the colon and rectum via a camera attached to a thin, flexible...  Full Post
  • Grace H. Elta
    Grace H. Elta of American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy answered:
    How do I decide which colorectal cancer screening test to use?
    With so many different options to screen for colorectal cancer, it is important to talk to your doctor and discuss which screening method is best for you. Each screening option has appropriate applications and limitations.

    Beginning at age 50, men and women at average risk for developing ...  Full Post