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stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
Point-of-Care Test in Adult Case-Finding in Celiac Disease
What types of tests are on the market to diagnose celiac disease? This new study examines a rapid point-of-care test available to clinicians.
Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)-Other Places To Get Help
A list of resources for information on Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia).
Preventing and Reversing Fibrosis in Autoimmune Hepatitis
This new study underscores the importance of prevention and reversal of hepatic fibrosis as management strategies for autoimmune hepatitis. How is this best achieved?
How Do You Get Rid Of Candida and Resulting Heartburn?
Candida Albicans is a yeast infection that causes a long list of symptoms, including heartburn. Here are the basic steps to take to get rid of Candida.
Short Bowel Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The causes, symptoms, and treatment of short bowel syndrome.
Latest From the Literature on GERD and Acid-Related Disorders: May 2007
Brooks D. Cash, MD, FACP, FACG, provides clinical commentary for select feature articles. Highlights include the prevalence of endoscopic findings in noncardiac chest pain.
Clopidogrel and Proton-Pump Inhibitors: News on the Noise
The debate continues about whether the concurrent use of clopidogrel and PPIs is helpful or harmful. David A. Johnson, MD, discusses a provocative new study on the issue in his video commentary.
Heartburn/GERD: Diagnosis & Tests
How do you know if it’s heartburn or something more serious? See what steps doctors take and what heartburn and GERD tests may be used to find out.
The Epidemiology of Community-acquired C. Difficile
Who is most at risk for contracting community-acquired C. difficile, and what can be done to help prevent it in adults of all ages?
Deaths From Stomach Bugs Have Risen Since 1999
The number of Americans who died from gastroenteritis, most commonly caused by stomach bugs, more than doubled between 1999 and 2007, a new study from the CDC shows.
Can Acid Reflux Cause Heart Palpitations?
GERD is on the riseAcid reflux (often referred to as gastroesophageal reflux or "GERD") is on the rise in the United States. Industrialized countries have more than triple the incidence of GERD that developing countries do, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics. GERD is diagnosed...
The Liver (Human Anatomy): Liver Picture, Definition, Function, Conditions, Tests, and Treatments
WebMD's Liver Anatomy Page provides detailed images, definitions, and information about the liver. Learn about its function, parts, location on the body, and conditions that affect the liver, as well as tests and treatments for liver conditions.
How to Find Support for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Approximately 35 million Americans suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is the second leading cause of absenteeism from work. Almost every city in North America has an IBS and/or colitis support group prepared to help sufferers.
Miscellaneous Therapy Is Successful for H. Pylori Eradication
What is the most effective treatment strategy for H. pylori disease?
Cures For Heartburn - 7 Simple Tips That Will Cure Your Heartburn
Cures for heartburn are plenty and easy to come by. Sometimes though, it can be a little confusing as to what works best. We are readily looking for the best methods to help us cure our discomfort of burning chest pain. In this article, I will be sharing seven simple cures for you to follow.
Should We Incorporate Psychological Care Into the Management of IBD?
Clinical attention to the psychological factors associated with IBD might have consequences that affect not only psychological wellbeing and quality of life, but also the activity of the disease.
Active Crohn's Disease: The Effects of Synbiotic Consumption
What types of nutritional therapies are available for Crohn's patients?