News tagged with gastrointestinal disease
Researchers Show Probiotics are a Promising Treatment for NEC
Aug 12, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers have determined that using probiotics, or healthy live bacteria, is an effective method to reduce and prevent a gastrointestinal disease that predominantly affects premature infants.
No longer afraid to be a bridesmaid or travel with the boss
May 13, 2009 |
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One of Laurie Keefer's patients was afraid to be a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding, others worried about traveling with the boss or even going to parties in peoples' homes.
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Cogent trial shows lack of adverse interaction between clopidogrel and stomach medicine
Sep 24, 2009 |
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Results from a late breaking clinical trial called COGENT demonstrate that the combination of giving patients clopidogrel, a blood thinner commonly prescribed to patients with cardiovascular disease, and stomach medicines ...
Discovery of genetic defect may lead to better treatments for common gut diseases
Oct 08, 2009 |
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New findings related to an uncommon genetic disorder may impact the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the most common chronic gastrointestinal illness in children and teens. Two ...
Fecal DNA methylation detects gastric and colorectal cancers
Aug 21, 2009 |
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A preliminary evaluation of methylation of two gene promoters in fecal DNA showed promise as a noninvasive method to detect colorectal and gastric cancers, according to a new study published online August 21 in the Journal of ...
Herbal medicines could treat gastrointestinal disease
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Mar 25, 2009 |
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Herbal medicines could benefit patients suffering from gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders that cannot be treated using conventional drug therapy. In a study published in Neurogastroenterology and Motility, researchers review ...
Curry-cure? Spicing up the effectiveness of a potential disease-fighter
Nov 04, 2009 |
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Scientists are reporting development of a nano-size capsule that boosts the body's uptake of curcumin, an ingredient in yellow curry now being evaluated in clinical trials for treatment of several diseases. ...
The missionary doctor
Nov 10, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Dr. Kenneth Chang has built one of the nation's finest digestive disease centers for UC Irvine Healthcare with a drive and passion inspired by doctors he assisted in a poor Taiwanese fishing ...
Bone marrow stem cells may help control inflammatory bowel disease
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Aug 20, 2008 |
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Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators have found that infusions of a particular bone marrow stem cell appeared to protect gastrointestinal tissue from autoimmune attack in a mouse model. In their report published ...
New study shows health benefits of probiotic could extend to the entire body
Aug 25, 2008 |
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Data from a recent study demonstrate the anti-inflammatory and pathogen protection benefits of Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 a probiotic bacterial strain of human origin. Gastrointestinal benefits of probiotics have been w ...
Breakthrough on causes of inflammatory bowel disease
Dec 17, 2009 |
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New research by the University of Adelaide could help explain why some people are more prone to Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other autoimmune diseases.
Long-term statin use associated with decreased risk of gallstones requiring surgery
Nov 10, 2009 |
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Use of the cholesterol-lowering drugs statins for more than a year is associated with a reduced risk of having gallstones requiring surgery, according to a study in the November 11 issue of JAMA.
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