News tagged with chronic diarrhea


Helping patients navigate new cancer drugs

As cancer treatment in pill form transforms how care is delivered, a new Michigan State University study underscores the challenges patients face in administering their own chemotherapy outside the supervised ...

Cancer created Jan 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Probiotic worm treatment may improve symptoms of colitis by restoring gut bacteria to healthy state

A new study on monkeys with chronic diarrhea that were treated by microscopic parasite worm (helminth) eggs has provided insights on how this form of therapy may heal the intestine. This condition in monkeys is similar to ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Parasitologist espouses using parasitic worms for treatment of autoimmune diseases

(Medical Xpress)—Doctor Joel Weinstock, a parasitologist at Tufts Medical Center in a commentary piece published in the journal Nature, describes work that he and colleagues have been involved in that focuses on studyi ...

Immunology created Nov 08, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

Chronic constipation linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer

Patients with chronic constipation may be at increased risk of developing colorectal cancer and benign neoplasms, according to study findings unveiled today at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 77th Annual ...

Cancer created Oct 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Aubagio approved for multiple sclerosis

(HealthDay)—Aubagio (teriflunomide) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Medications created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New drug approved for irritable bowel, chronic constipation

(HealthDay)—Linzess (linaclotide) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat forms of chronic constipation that don't respond to traditional treatment, and irritable bowel syndrome accompanied by ...

Medications created Aug 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Common blood pressure drug linked to severe GI problems

Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered an association between a commonly prescribed blood pressure drug, Olmesartan, and severe gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and electrolyte abnormalities ...

Medications created Jun 21, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The antibiotic, amoxicillin-clavulanate, before a meal may improve small bowel motility

The common antibiotic, amoxicillin-clavulanate, may improve small bowel function in children experiencing motility disturbances, according to a study appearing in the June print edition of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology an ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Omontys approved for anemic people with kidney disease

(HealthDay) -- Omontys (peginesatide) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat anemia in adults who require dialysis due to chronic kidney disease.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Genetic mutation found in familial chronic diarrhea syndrome

When the intestines are not able to properly process our diet, a variety of disorders can develop, with chronic diarrhea as a common symptom. Chronic diarrhea can also be inherited, most commonly through conditions with genetic ...

Genetics created Mar 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Probiotics effective in combating antibiotic-associated diarrhea

In four different studies presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 76th Annual Scientific meeting in Washington, DC, researchers explored the effectiveness of probiotics for antibiotic-associated diarrhea; ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 31, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0