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Gut Microbiota in Children With Diarrhea-Predominant IBS
Can levels of bacteria in the gut give clinicians an idea of the severity of diarrhea-predominant IBS in children?...More...
Ribavirin Dosage in Patients with HCV Genotypes 2 and 3
What is the best way to administer ribavirin in hepatitis C patients?...More...
Hereditary Haemochromatosis Screening
This common genetic disorder leads to significant morbidity and mortality due to iron overload in the body. Clinical complications may be avoided through screening and early treatment....More...
Are Colorectal Cancer Patients Assessed for Lynch Syndrome?
How important is it for patients with colorectal cancer to be screened for Lynch syndrome? This new study explains....More...
Aspirin Use Improves Established Colorectal Cancer Survival
Is aspirin use after a diagnosis of colorectal cancer associated with better patient survival rates? This new study explores the data....More...
Ask the Experts - How Do You Manage the Patient With Hepatitis B and...
I have a patient with hepatitis B (surface antigen-positive; e antigen-negative) and hepatitis C dual infection. Liver transaminases are elevated. Results of hepatitis B DNA and hepatitis C RNA studies are pending. What are your recommendations regarding therapy?...More...
Sliding Hiatal Hernia
The esophagus passes through the diaphragm and connects to the stomach. When a sliding hiatal hernia is present, part of the stomach moves up through an opening (hiatus) in the diaphragm. The presence of a hiatal hernia increases the risk for gastroesophageal reflux. ......More...
Fecal Transplant to Treat Recurrent C. difficile Infection
Could fecal microbiota transplant be the best therapeutic choice for patients suffering from recurrent C. difficile infection, now and in the future?...More...
Foods for a Sour Stomach
Canned peaches are among fruits that help settle a sour stomach.peaches image by devilpup from Fotolia.comA sour stomach can be distracting and uncomfortable. When your symptoms include gas, bloating, constipation, cramps, vomiting, diarrhea or nausea, it is best to be kind to your......More...
What to Eat to Prevent Stomach Bloating
Stomach bloating is the uncomfortable water or gas weight that weighs on your mid-section. There are many things that can contribute to stomach bloating including diet, exercise and poor overall health. By implementing certain foods and herbs into your diet, you can help your body dispose of retaine...More...
Treatment of Patients With Dual Hepatitis C and B
Are patients with hepatitis C and B treated with pegylated interferon and an antiviral at an increased risk for developing hepatocellular carcinoma? This new study explores the connection....More...
Are You Looking For an Acid Reflux Cure? Get Rid of Your Acid Reflux Forever!
Tired of waking up with that horrible taste in your mouth? Worried about the dire consequences of doing nothing? Are you looking for an acid reflux cure that doesn't involve taking a pill every day for the rest of your life? It's time you got rid of your acid reflux forever by getting to t...More...
Proton Pump Inhibitors and Bone Fractures: What's the Risk?
Dr. David Johnson offers his perspective on a recent systematic review and meta-analysis that evaluated the potential risk for bone fractures associated with proton pump inhibitor use....More...
How to Relieve Abdominal Pain Related to Constipation
Constipation occurs when there is a backup of fecal matter in the colon. This can range from mild to severe. In some instances, this can last for a long time and lead to other health related issues. In the short term or long term, abdominal pain is almost always a sure thing to happen. This can also...More...
Natural Remedies for Acid Reflux
The number of individuals affected by acid reflux is on the rise. The symptoms are uncomfortable, often feeling like heartburn and progressing to chest pain. The thought of taking regular medication has many sufferers looking for other options. Luckily for them, there are many natural remedies avail...More...
Drug-Free Acid Reflux Treatment - Get Permanent Relief From Heartburn Without Those Pills
The pharmaceutical industry makes a fortune from the sales of all those pills that control your heartburn by preventing the acid reflux that causes it. But are they the most effective acid reflux treatment that you can get? They certainly only produce temporary relief. ...More...
6 tips for preventing the occasional heartburn
These tips will help you avoid the occasional bout of heartburn. If these don't work, or your heartburn keeps returning, talk to your doctor....More...
Endoscopic Assessment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
A proposed system for endoscopically identified esophageal features of eosinophilic esophagitis defines common nomenclature and severity scores for the assessment of disease activity....More...
Current and Future Treatments of Autoimmune Hepatitis
This article reviews current and emerging therapy in autoimmune hepatitis....More...
Top Methods of GERD Treatment
There are various options for GERD treatment. Your physician may ask you to try dietary changes and lifestyle modifications first, to see how these methods work in controlling your GERD symptoms. After this, depending on how well these work, you and your physician may discuss other options. Here is ...More...
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