News tagged with gastroenterology


Children born prematurely are at higher risk of esophageal inflammation, cancer

Infants that are born preterm or with impaired growth have an increased risk of developing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), possibly leaving them vulnerable to the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma later in ...

Health created Dec 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'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.

Inflammatory disorders created Dec 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Buspirone improves symptoms in functional dyspepsia

(HealthDay)—Buspirone, a 5-hydroxytryptamine 1A receptor agonist, improves symptom severity in patients with functional dyspepsia (FD), according to a proof-of-concept study published in the November issue ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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

Should aspirin be used to prevent cancer?

Aspirin, the everyday drug taken by countless people around the world to ward off pain and reduce their risk of developing heart disease, may have a new trick up its sleeve –-preventing cancer.

Cancer created Oct 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

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.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Do you want to know another role of ribonucleotide reductase M2?

Ribonucleotide reductase (RR) is a target metabolic enzymes for cancer therapy. Few studies have described the correlation between RRM2 and the development of colorectal cancer. And the possible mechanism by which RRM2 mediates ...

Cancer created Sep 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Typical IBD patients not represented in research studies

Major randomized controlled trials of new therapies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are conducted on patients who are not typical of those who physicians see in day-to-day practice, according to a new study in Clinical Ga ...

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

Study suggests early exposure to antibiotics may impact development, obesity

Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have made a novel discovery that could have widespread clinical implications, potentially affecting everything from nutrient metabolism to obesity in children.

Medications created Aug 22, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Medical follow-up in celiac disease is less than optimal

Follow-up exams for patients with celiac disease are often inadequate and highly variable, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastro ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jul 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Aspirin protects against Barrett's esophagus

Aspirin use appears to reduce the risk of Barrett's esophagus (BE), the largest known risk factor for esophageal cancer, according to a new study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official clinical practice journa ...

Cancer created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Endoscopic therapy is an effective treatment for chronic pancreatitis

(Medical Xpress) -- Endoscopic therapy was found to be effective for patients with chronic pancreatitis, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, whose findings appear in the July issue ...

Inflammatory disorders created Jul 16, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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

Many patients keep using PPIs after negative GERD test

(HealthDay) -- Nearly half of patients continue to use proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) even after pH studies confirm that they do not have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and most do not recall being ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jun 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Travel to high altitudes tied to Crohn's, colitis flare-ups

(HealthDay) -- People with inflammatory bowel disease, which includes Crohn's disease and colitis, may be at increased risk for flare-ups when they fly or travel to high altitudes for skiing or mountain climbing, ...

Inflammatory disorders created May 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast