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Bulking Agent May Help Fecal Incontinence
Patients with fecal incontinence treated with injections of a bulking agent may have a reduction in symptoms, a study shows....More...
Acid Reflux Diet - Breakfast Menus - Day 7
Sample menu for breakfast for the heartburn sufferer....More...
Racial Disparities in Utilization of LT for HCC in the US, 1998-2002
Only one-fifth of those with small, nonmetastatic HCC received liver transplantation, what disparities may play a factor?...More...
Generic Version of Prilosec Approved
The FDA has approved a generic version of the heartburn drug Prilosec....More...
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)-Other Places To Get Help
OrganizationsAmerican Liver Foundation (ALF)75 Maiden LaneSuite 603New York, NY 10038Phone: 1 - 800 - GO - LIVER (1 - 800 - 465 - 4837)1 - 888 - 4HEP - USA (1 - 888 - 443 - 7872)E - mail: info@liverfoundation.orgWeb Address: http://www.liverfoundation.org The American Liver Foundation (ALF) funds re...More...
How Does an Ulcer Start?
What is an Ulcer?An ulcer is a general term that describes a sore or abnormal skin opening. Fairly circular, it's the result of wearing down of tissue, ranging in depth from shallow to deep that is typically inflamed. Ulcers can develop inside the mouth or cheek, as well as the eyes and......More...
Barriers Impeding Serologic Screening for Celiac Disease
What are some of the reasons why patients may not get tested for celiac disease, and how can these rates be improved upon?...More...
Risk Factors of GI Bleeding in Clopidogrel Users
Could patients taking antiplatelet agents, such as clopidogrel, be at an increased risk for both upper and lower GI bleeding?...More...
NAFLD Is Associated With Low Level of Physical Activity
Do patients with NAFLD also generally have low levels of physical activity and exercise? This new study investigates....More...
Hiatus Hernia Explained - And A Possible Cure?
A hernia happens when an internal component of the body, usually an organ, thrusts through a weakness in the surrounding muscle or tissue wall. A hiatus hernia occurs when the stomach pushes up into the chest by squeezing through an opening in the diaphragm, the large sheet of muscle separating the ...More...
Are Hospitals Doing Enough to Fight C. diff?
Hospitals and other health care facilities have been taking steps to stop the spread of C. diff, a potentially life-threatening bacterium, but a new survey concludes that more needs to be done....More...
Metformin in the Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis is a common disease that may progress to end-stage liver disease....More...
Gut Microbiota in Older People: Metabolism and Composition
Do synbiotics have the potential to be used in older populations to maintain healthy gut microbiota?...More...
The Changing Clinical Profile of Celiac Disease
How has understanding the clinicopathological aspects of celiac disease helped to shape patient care over the last couple of decades?...More...
Common Heartburn Triggers
WebMD examines the common triggers of heartburn flare-ups, including exercising, taking certain medications, and eating large meals....More...
Effects of Alcohol Consumption and BMI on Hepatic Steatosis
Does a high BMI enhance the effect of alcohol consumption and binge drinking on hepatic steatosis?...More...
Heartburn & Backache Symptoms
Heartburn is a pain usually associated with eating and drinking foods high in acidic content. Backache is a generalized term that people link to a host of back maladies. Pain from both can range from mild to excruciating. These medical conditions have specific causes and symptoms....More...
Azathioprine vs Conventional Management of Crohn's Disease
Is early administration of azathioprine a more effective approach than conventional corticosteroids and immunosuppressive therapy in the treatment of Crohn's disease?...More...
Measuring Colonic Transit Time
Yehuda Ringel, MD, discusses techniques for evaluating patients with constipation, abdominal bloating, and refractory irritable bowel syndrome....More...
The Incidence of 30-Day Adverse Events After Colonoscopy
How common are adverse events after colonoscopies, what are they, and how can they possibly be prevented? This new study investigates....More...
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