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stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
GI Disorders in Patients With Primary Immunodeficiency
The gastrointestinal tract is the largest lymphoid organ in the body, so it is not surprising that intestinal diseases are common among immunodeficient patients.
Southerners May Be Less Likely to Have Crohn's
Women who live in the southern part of the U.S. are less likely to have ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease than those who live in the North, a new study suggests.
Does Tranexamic Acid & Mefenamic Acid Stop Your Period?
If your periods are heavy or uncomfortable, mefenamic acid and tranexamic acid may be prescribed to you in order to decrease your menstrual flow. According to medical website patient.co.uk, tranexamic acid will lessen your menstrual flow but will not decrease the number of days you are bleeding.
New C. diff Drug OK'd by FDA Panel
An FDA advisory panel recommended approval of Optimer's fidaxomicin, a desperately needed new treatment for the C. diff superbug. But the panel split over whether Optimer can say the drug prevents C. diff recurrence.
How to Save Money on Heartburn Medication
The Nexium rebate is designed to help you get back money spent on your Nexium prescription. Below are some tips to help you take full advantage of your Nexium rebate.
Conference Report - Hepatitis C Infection
Michael P. Manns, MD, and Heiner Wedemeyer, MD, discuss the latest issues in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C, with a view toward future therapies.
Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea and PPI Therapy
Do PPIs increase the incidence of C. diff-associated diarrhea?
Celiac Disease: New Guidelines
Dr. David Johnson shares the top 10 take-home messages from the new American College of Gastroenterology guidelines on celiac disease.
Celiac Disease: New Approaches to Therapy
What are the latest therapies on the market for celiac disease? This new study gives an overview.
Endoscopic Surveillance for Esophageal Adenocarcinomas
Is endoscopic surveillance of patients with Barrett's esophagus associated with a decreased risk of death from esophageal adenocarcinoma?
Acid Indigestion in Adults
Seventeen million Americans suffer with heartburn daily, according to Discoveryhealth.com. Acid indigestion is synonymous with the term "heartburn," but despite the phrase, this condition actually has nothing to do with your heart. It is named as such due to the location of the burning sensation, of
How to Clean a Feeding Tube
A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube, more commonly referred to as a PEG tube, is used to feed a person or to administer medications and liquids. While a PEG tube can last for several months or even years, they can become damaged or clogged over time, according to the American Society for Gast
Diabetes Mellitus in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer
Does the presence of diabetes mellitus at the time of a pancreatic cancer diagnosis affect tumor size, and what type of effect does it have on the cancer stage at the time of surgery?
Complications of Gallstones-Topic Overview
Gallstones may cause complications, including:Obstruction of the common bile duct.Inflammation or infection of the gallbladder (acute cholecystitis).Inflammation or infection of the common bile duct (cholangitis), which can occur when gallstones get stuck in the common bile duct. Though rare, this c
Celiac Disease Diagnosis & Tests
Diagnosing celiac disease requires blood tests and an intestinal biopsy. WebMD explains how the condition can be confused with others that cause malabsorption and malnutrition.
Solutions for Flatulence
Physically uncomfortable and socially embarrassing, flatulence is the excessive -- and noisy, and smelly -- expulsion of intestinal gas. It often comes with a bloated or crampy feeling. It most often occurs after meals or during a bout of constipation. Doctors and home healers the world...
What Are the Dangers of Too Much Uric Acid?
Hyperuricemia occurs when the body produces high levels or fails to remove the right amount of uric acid, which can make you ill. When your body takes in uric acid, it is dissolved into the bloodstream. It is then absorbed by the kidneys and secreted through urination.
Crispy Baked Chicken
Using a low-fat alternative for coating instead of the higher fat tradition coating for crispy chicken makes this recipe heartburn friendly.