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Hemorrhoid treatment doesn't always involve surgery

(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Cincinnati experts say unexplained pain or rectal bleeding during bowel movements could be an indication of hemorrhoids, sexually transmitted diseases, infection or even certain ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Oct 07, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Study finds beta blockers alone more effective for first variceal bleeding

A controlled trial conducted by researchers at the E-DA Hospital in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, suggests that a combination of band ligation and nadolol may not be the most effective prophylaxis for first variceal bleeding resulting ...

Medicine & Health / Research

created Jun 09, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows carvedilol is effective in preventing variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients

Patients with cirrhosis are at risk for developing portal hypertension that can lead to the formation, dilation, and rupture of esophageal varices. The annual incidence of esophageal varices is approximately 5% and one third ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Aug 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Is rubber band ligation an effective method to treat symptomatic hemorrhoids?

Haemorrhoids are considered one of the most frequent diseases of the anal region with high prevalence (nearly 50% of proctological visits in a colorectal unit), involving any age and affecting both sexes. Numerous modalities ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Dec 01, 2008 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 0


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