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Changes needed to increase access to colorectal cancer screening
May 07 16


Colorectal cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in the United States, expected to claim the lives of an estimated 49,190… Changes needed to increase access to colorectal cancer screening   

 

New mechanism that attacks viral infections discovered
Jun 15 15


An innovative mechanism that the innate immune system uses to control viral infections has been uncovered by researchers at the University Medical Centers in… New mechanism that attacks viral infections discovered   

 

In study, new swab reveals one-third of babies with severe diarrhea had undiagnosed, treatable infection
May 25 15


With Canadian government funding, medical scientists have created and demonstrated a new tool that could dramatically lower the tragic annual toll of 760,000 infants… In study, new swab reveals one-third of babies with severe diarrhea had undiagnosed, treatable infection   

 

2 alternative treatments may help relieve postoperative nausea
Aug 23 13


Two simple, non-drug treatments - aromatherapy and intravenous administration of a simple sugar solution - may offer effective new approaches to relieving nausea and… 2 alternative treatments may help relieve postoperative nausea   

 

New research identifies risks, interventions for children’s GI health
May 19 13


An increasing number of U.S. children are experiencing gastrointestinal issues that require interventions to resolve, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW).

New research identifies risks, interventions for children’s GI health   
 

Pesticide application as potential source of noroviruses in fresh food supply chains
Mar 12 13

Human norovirus (hNoV), also known as the winter vomiting bug, is one of the most common stomach bugs in the world. The virus is… Pesticide application as potential source of noroviruses in fresh food supply chains   

 

The Power of Peppermint
Feb 18 13

Studies have shown peppermint oil to be fairly effective at relieving irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a collection of symptoms that includes abdominal pain and… The Power of Peppermint   

 

Probiotic-derived treatment offers new hope for premature babies
Feb 14 13

“Good” bacteria that live in our intestines have been linked with a variety of health benefits, from fighting disease to preventing obesity. In a… Probiotic-derived treatment offers new hope for premature babies   

 

Diets high in fiber won’t protect against diverticulosis
Jan 24 12

For more than 40 years, scientists and physicians have thought eating a high-fiber diet lowered a person’s risk of diverticulosis, a disease of the… Diets high in fiber won’t protect against diverticulosis   

 

The safety of daily magnesium oxide treatment for children with chronic constipation
Mar 08 11

Magnesium-containing cathartics are commonly used to treat chronic constipation. Although hypermagnesemia is a rare clinical condition, it can occur as a side effect of… The safety of daily magnesium oxide treatment for children with chronic constipation   

 

Cheaper, more effective treatment of type 1 Gaucher disease possible
Oct 20 10

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have found that new disease pathways involving more than one cell type leads to Type 1 Gaucher disease,… Cheaper, more effective treatment of type 1 Gaucher disease possible   

 

Unique gastroenterology procedure developed in adults shows promise in pediatrics
Sep 27 10

The use of device-assisted enteroscopy, a technique that allows complete examination of the small bowel, may be just as successful pediatrics as it has… Unique gastroenterology procedure developed in adults shows promise in pediatrics   

 

Family therapy helps ease kids’ stomach pain
Mar 24 10

Kids suffering from unexplained tummy aches can feel better if they - and their parents - get some therapy, according to a new study.

Family therapy helps ease kids’ stomach pain   
 

Hispanics face longer wait for emergency GI care
Aug 06 09

Hispanic whites seeking emergency treatment for gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses wait twice as long to see a doctor compared to non-Hispanic whites, new research shows.

Hispanics face longer wait for emergency GI care   
 

Extreme BMI cause for concern in liver transplantation
Aug 04 09

A recent study by doctors at the University of Washington explained that patients who are significantly underweight or very severely obese prior to liver… Extreme BMI cause for concern in liver transplantation   

 

Eating Disorders Lead to Stomach Problems
Jul 03 09

Uncontrolled Diet
There is an ancient Chinese saying: “To let children be healthy, offer them one-third of hunger and one-third of cold.” “One-third… Eating Disorders Lead to Stomach Problems   

 

Salt, sugar and water avert diarrhoea deaths - WHO
Mar 10 09

A pinch of salt, a handful of sugar and some clean water is all that is needed to save up to two million children… Salt, sugar and water avert diarrhoea deaths - WHO   

 

Researchers Identify Gene Variant Associated With Both Autism and Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Mar 02 09

A study led by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) and Vanderbilt University have identified a specific gene variant that links increased… Researchers Identify Gene Variant Associated With Both Autism and Gastrointestinal Dysfunction   

 

Childhood Constipation Deemed Significant Health Issue
Nov 24 08

According to new research conducted at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the burden of illness in children suffering from constipation, and the costs associated with… Childhood Constipation Deemed Significant Health Issue   

 

Vaccine for Stomach Flu May be Possible
Feb 14 08

Every year, millions of people are infected with noroviruses - commonly called “stomach flu” – often resulting in up to 72 hours of… Vaccine for Stomach Flu May be Possible   

 

Incisionless Surgery To Correct Acid Reflux Disease
Oct 24 07

Surgeons at the Ohio State University Medical Center have performed the first incisionless operations in the United States using a device recently approved by… Incisionless Surgery To Correct Acid Reflux Disease   

 

Endoscopic resection is a safe and effective treatment for gastrointestinal smooth muscle tumors
Oct 10 07

Gastrointestinal smooth muscle tumors (SMTs, including leiomyoma and leiomyosarcoma) represent relatively common lesions that are thought to originate from a muscular layer of the… Endoscopic resection is a safe and effective treatment for gastrointestinal smooth muscle tumors   

 

Coated Aspirin Has Same Effect on Stomach as Plain Aspirin
Jul 31 07

Some people take aspirin without ever having a problem with their stomach. Others develop low-grade stomach pain or get an ulcer. A few develop… Coated Aspirin Has Same Effect on Stomach as Plain Aspirin   

 

Gene Identified for Crohn’s Disease in Children
Jul 19 07

Pediatrics researchers have identified a gene variant that raises a child’s risk of Crohn’s disease, a chronic and painful condition attributed to inflammation of… Gene Identified for Crohn’s Disease in Children   

 

Link Between Gastric Bypass Surgery and Neurological Conditions
May 23 07

A decade-long study by neurologists at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock has found a link between the increasingly… Link Between Gastric Bypass Surgery and Neurological Conditions   

 
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