American Journal of Gastroenterology

New drug might help treat irritable bowel syndrome

(HealthDay)—A new drug significantly reduces the abdominal pain and constipation characteristic of certain types of irritable bowel syndrome, according to two new studies.

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Smoking, heavy drinking linked to earlier onset of pancreatic cancer

Those who smoke and drink heavily may develop pancreatic cancer at an earlier age than those who don't, according to a study led by a University of Michigan Health System gastroenterologist.

Cancer created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Brief class on easy-to-miss precancerous polyps ups detection, study shows

Most people know a colonoscopy requires some preparation by the patient. Now, a Mayo Clinic physician suggests an additional step to lower the risk of colorectal cancer: Ask for your doctor's success rate detecting easy-to-miss ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'Good' bug may have a role in bowel disease

(Medical Xpress)—A bug thought to be one of the 'good bacteria' in our gut may actually have a role in the development of a bowel disorder that is on the rise in Scotland.

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Studies suggest possible overlap of IBS symptoms and inflammatory bowel disease

Research unveiled today at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 77th Annual Scientific meeting in Las Vegas suggests a possible overlap of symptoms of two prevalent GI disorders: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hypnosis provides effective treatment for IBS

Hypnosis can be a highly effective treatment for the bowel disorder IBS. Studies involving a total of 346 patients conducted by researchers at The Sahlgrenska Academy of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, showed that hypnotherapy ...

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Most with celiac disease unaware of it, others go gluten-free without diagnosis

Roughly 1.8 million Americans have celiac disease, but around 1.4 million of them are unaware that they have it, a Mayo Clinic-led analysis of the condition's prevalence has found. Meanwhile, 1.6 million people in the United ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 31, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Biomarkers can reveal irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is hard to diagnose as well as treat, but researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have discovered a way of confirming the disorder using ...

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IU gastroenterologist develops practice guidelines for most prevalent liver disease

An Indiana University School of Medicine gastroenterologist led a team of distinguished physicians who developed the first guidelines for diagnosis and management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The guidelines were ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jun 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0