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Mylanta, AlternaGel Recalled Over Faulty Labels
Johnson & Johnson has recalled all Mylanta liquid products and one lot of AlternaGel liquid from retailers and wholesalers over a labeling issue. Consumers can continue using the products....More...
The Increasing Pace of Progress in Hepatology
From obesity-related issues in children to the emerging role of the microbiome in multiple disorders, highlights from this year's Digestive Disease Week were as expansive as they were illuminating....More...
G-CSF During Chronic Hepatitis C Treatment
Is the use of G-CSF recommended in patients who develop neutropenia and/or thrombocytopenia during chronic hepatitis C treatment with peginterferon/ribavirin-based therapy, despite dose reduction?...More...
Infant Acid Reflux Disease
Sour stomach, burping, indigestion and pain are hard enough when an adult has to deal with them but when you are looking at infant acid reflux disease it can be a true hardship. This is a time that you and your doctor are trying to figure out what the best method is for you to use in order to provid...More...
Genetic Gumshoes on the Gridiron
The clash between two college football teams on Saturday, Sept. 19, 1998, is likely to go down as a gridiron classic -- if not in the sports pages, then surely in the annals of public health....More...
The 5 Types of Crohn’s Disease
WebMD explains the five types of Crohn's disease and their symptoms, along with treatment options and lifestyle tips....More...
Antitumoural Immunity in Colorectal Cancer
Is there a significant increase in the risk of CRC among patients with chronically impaired immunity?...More...
Diagnosing Crohn's Disease
WebMD explains the steps for diagnosing Crohn's disease, including physical exams, blood work, and lab tests....More...
What Are the Treatments for Vomiting in a Child?
Sick children should be watched closely for signs they need medical intervention.when i"m sick image by Renata Osinska from Fotolia.comMany different things can cause a child to develop nausea and vomiting. Typically, vomiting is caused by a virus commonly referred to as a "stomach virus"......More...
Calcium May Ease Montezuma's Revenge
A new study shows that calcium -- even in a vitamin -- can prevent Montezuma's revenge from ruining your next vacation....More...
Crohn's Disease: 7 Tips for Avoiding a Flare
How do you avoid a Crohn's disease flare and other symptoms? WebMD has tips to help....More...
Gas (Flatus)-Credits
AuthorSydney Youngerman - Cole, RN, BSN, RNCEditorSusan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBAAssociate EditorTracy LandauerPrimary Medical ReviewerWilliam M. Green, MD - Emergency MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerH. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency MedicineLast UpdatedSeptember 30, 2005 ......More...
Acid Reflux - Do You Have a Burning Desire to Get Rid of it Forever?
Acid Reflux is a problem that many people live with that causes them great discomfort. They often rely on a bevy of medications to help them. The problem is that this is only a band aid solution and does not address the cause or stop other damaging effects to the system....More...
Colorectal Cancer: A Tale of Two Sides or a Continuum?
This new article describes the complex etiology of colorectal cancer. What does the latest research tell us?...More...
How to Manage Gastric Polyps Discovered on Endoscopy
Gastric polyps may be benign or potentially malignant. Highlights of a recent review article cover the types of gastric polyps that can be encountered and their appropriate management....More...
Combination Therapies for Treatment-Naive Chronic Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B therapy must provide potent long-term viral suppression and avoid development of resistance. Which treatment approach is more effective for chronic hepatitis B: combination or monotherapy?...More...
What Are the Causes and Treatment For Heartburn Acid Reflux Disease?
Many people will suffer from heartburn acid reflux disease at some point in their lives. Some go through the condition on a regular basis, while for others, it can be a once in a blue moon case. Heartburn acid reflux disease is a fairly common condition where the acids in the stomach are forced back...More...
Infliximab vs Combination Therapy in Ulcerative Colitis
Is it more effective to treat ulcerative colitis with an anti-TNF/immunosuppressant combination or with just an anti-TNF on its own? This new study explores the latest data....More...
Biosimilars in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Could biosimilars help change the future landscape of IBD treatment?...More...
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