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UPMC Digestive Health Care
Dr. David J. Levinthal is a gastroenterologist and is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He is director of the Neurogastroenterology & Motility Center and assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Dr. Levinthal received his doctorate in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh, followed by his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; he completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System and his gastroenterology fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Levinthal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Gastroparesis, Protein Deficiency, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Levinthal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany
Thangam Venkatesan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Westerville, Ohio. Dr. Venkatesan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Morning Sickness, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Texas Health Family Care
Cynthia Shughrue is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Shughrue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.
Summary: Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a fairly common disorder characterized by relentless episodes of vomiting followed by return to baseline health.The majority of children with CVS have concurrent severe abdominal pain and migraine-features, causing significant disability during the attacks. There are very few non-drug treatment options for CVS. Many patients are treated with antidepressants that a...
Summary: This exploratory study will determine if there are differences in cortical excitability between patients suffering from cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) and healthy control subjects, as assessed by a non-invasive method of brain stimulation (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, TMS).