GI Education
 
   
   
Jack A. Di Palma, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Director, USA Digestive Health Center
Director, Division of Gastroenterology
Education B.A., Adelphi University, Garden City, New York
  M.D., New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York
Internship Internal Medicine, USAF Medical Center Keesler, Keesler AFB, Mississippi
Residency Internal Medicine, USAF Medical Center Keesler, Keesler AFB, Mississippi
Fellowship Gastroenterology, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas
Board Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine,
  Gastroenterology
Interests: Acid Peptic Disease, Lactose Maldigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease,
GI Motility, Endoscopic Sedation, Colon Cleansing, Constipation Capsule Endoscopy
 
Selected Recent Publications  
  1. Di Palma JA, Cleveland MvB, McGowan J, Herrera JL. A comparison of polyethylene glycol laxative and placebo for relief of constipation from constipating medications. Southern Medical Journal 2007;100(11):1-6.
  2. Farmer WF, Di Palma JA. Clinical applications of capsule endoscopy. Expert Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2007;1 (1):47-51.
  3. Di Palma JA, McGowan J, Cleveland MvB. Clinical trial: An efficacy evaluation of reduced bisacodyl given as part of a polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution preparation prior to colonoscopy". Aliment Pharm Ther 2007;26:1113-1119.
  4. Barnett CB, Di Palma JA, Olden KW. Capsule endoscopy: Impact on patient management. Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2007;3:124-126.
  5. Di Palma JA, Cleveland MvB, McGowan J, Herrera JL. An open-label study of chronic polyethylene glycol laxative use in chronic constipation. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2007;25(6):703-708.
  6. Di Palma JA, Cleveland MvB, McGowan J, Herrera JL. A Randomized, multi-center, placebo-controlled trial of polyethylene glycol laxative for chronic treatment of chronic constipation. American Journal of Gastroenterology 2007; 102:1-6.
  7. Di Palma JA, Cleveland MvB, McGowan J, Herrera JL. A randomized, multi-center comparison of polyethylene glycol laxative and tegaserod in treatment of patients with chronic constipation. American Journal of Gastroenterology 2007; 120:1-8.
  8. Di Palma JA, Schiller LR. Update on chronic constipation. Clinical Symposia 2005;55(2):1-35.
  9. Hendon SE, Di Palma JA, U.S. practices for colon cancer screening. Keio J Med 2005;54 (4):179-183.
  10. Tran L, Di Palma JA. Lasting effectiveness of PEG 3350 laxative for constipation
    J Clin Gastroenterol 2005;39:600-602
  11. Valantas MR, Farmer WM, Di Palma JA. Do gastroenterologists notify polyp patients that family members should have screening. South Med J 2005;98:162-163.
  12. Clark LE, Di Palma JA. Safety issues regarding colon cleansing for diagnostic and surgical procedures. Drug Safety 2004;27:1235-1242.
  13. Barnett CB, Di Palma JA: Foodborne Illness: Seafood intoxication. Practical Gastroenterology 2004;28:58-62.
  14. Adeniji, OA, Barnett CB, Di Palma JA. Durability of the irritable bowel syndrome diagnosis based on clinical criteria. Dig Dis Sci 2004; 20:1-3.
  15. Di Palma JA. Current treatment options for chronic constipation. Rev Gastroenterol Dis 2004;4:S1-9.
  16. Di Palma JA, Wolff BG, Meagher AJ, Cleveland MvB. Comparison of reduced volume versus 4L sulfate-free electrolyte lavage solution for colonoscopy colon cleansing. AM J Gastroenterology 2003; 98:2187-91.
  17. Di Palma JA. How to improve your first impression; A front end services work group. Praxis 2002; Oct/Nov:21-23.
  18. Di Palma AM, Di Palma JA. Polyethylene glycol laxative: A new option for constipation. Today's Therapeutic Trends 2002;20:59-67
  19. Wilkes JM, Di Palma JA. Chronic diarrhea: Differential diagnosis and management. Consultant 2001;41 (Jan):53-57.
  20. Ashurst A, Di Palma JA. A patient's guide to preventive services. Advance for Physician's Assistants 2000; 8:45-47.
  21. Di Palma JA, Smith JR, Cleveland MvB. Overnight efficacy of polyethylene glycol laxative Am J Gastroenterology 2002,
    97:1776-1779
  22. Di Palma, JA. Management of severe GERD. J Clin Gastroenterology 2001; 32:19-26
  23. Di Palma JA. Time Management. GI Clinical Practice Efficiencies Survival Guide with a Special Focus on Clinical Academic
    Practices. V. Reeves-Darby, R.K. Zetterman (eds). American College of Gastroenterology, Alexandria, VA, 1999, pp. 1-
  24. Di Palma AM, Di Palma JA. Pharmacology Update: New perspectives on constipation.-A Clinician's viewpoint. Pract Gastroenterol 1999;28:20-41.
  25. Di Palma JA, MacRae DH, Reichelderfer M, et al. Braintree polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxative for ambulatory and long-term care facility constipation patients: report of randomized, cross-over trials. Online Journal of Digestive Health, April 1999,
  26. Di Palma JA. Images: Organoaxial volvulus with parahiatal hernia and Cameron gastric fundal erosions anatomically confirmed by contrast radiography. Online Journal of Digestive Health, 1999, vol 2, at http://www.ojdh.org.
  27. Di Palma JA, DeRidder DH, Orlando RC, Kolts BE, Cleveland MvB. A randomized placebo-controlled multicenter study of
    the safety and efficacy of a new polyethylene glycol laxative. Am J Gastroenterol 2000;95:446-450.
  28. Bounds BC, Di Palma JA. Tube and tubeless tests of pancreatic exocrine function. Pract Gastroenterol 1999;28:23-28.
  29. Gremse DA, Nguyenduc GH, Sacks AL, Di Palma JA . An evaluation of the role of irritable bowel syndrome and lactose maldigestion in recurrent abdominal pain in children. South Med J 1999;92:778-81
  30. Benson CC, Di Palma JA. Pneumatosis and Endometriosis. In: Clinical Practice of Gastroenterology. LJ Brandt (ed), Current Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 1998, pp. 739-746.
  31. Curtiss JR, Di Palma JA. Functional conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. In: Current Diagnosis. 9th Edition, 1995, pp. 570-574.
  32. Nagasu N, Di Palma JA. Acute pancreatitis. Medicina (Japanese publication)1998;35:331-333.
  33. Levy MJ, Herrera JL, Di Palma JA. Immune globulin and vaccine therapy to prevent hepatitis A infection. Am J Med 1998;105:416-423.
  34. Taylor BA, Di Palma JA. Colitis: Key components of the work-up. Consultant 1998; (Feb):375-383.
  35. Di Palma AM, Barnes SE, Di Palma JA. Patient participation in colon cancer screening programs. South Med J 1998; 91:342-4.
  36. Heiman DH, Tolliver BA, Weis FR, O'Brien BL, Di Palma JA. Patient controlled anesthesia for colonoscopy using
    propofol:results of a pilot study. South Med J 1998;91:560-564.
  37. Di Palma AM, Di Palma JA. Lactose maldigestion and recurrent abdominal pain in school age children. Gastrointestinal Nursing 1997;20:180-184.
 
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