News tagged with painful ulcers

Gene associated with ulcerative colitis uncovered by researchers

For as long as seven-year-old Jonathan Wexler can remember, he has taken sweet orange medicine every day to manage his ulcerative colitis symptoms. When he was only eight months old, Jonathan became the youngest patient to ...

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created Aug 03, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

DNA from common stomach bacteria minimizes effects of colitis

DNA from Helicobacter pylori, a common stomach bacteria, minimizes the effects of colitis in mice, according to a new study by University of Michigan Medical School scientists.

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created May 05, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Simple screening test reduces invasive examinations for suspected bowel disease

A simple screening test identifies patients who are most likely to have inflammatory bowel disease and reduces the need for expensive, invasive and time consuming endoscopies, finds a study published in the British Medical ...

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created Jul 16, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Olive oil could guard against developing ulcerative colitis

Eating more olive oil could help prevent ulcerative colitis, according to a new study co-ordinated by medical researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA).

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created May 02, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Research team identifies genes linked to ulcerative colitis

A study of the human genome led by Cedars-Sinai researchers has now identified genes linked to ulcerative colitis, offering clues as to what causes the condition and potential avenues for new therapies to treat the disease.

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created Mar 17, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Common herbal medicine may prevent acetaminophen-related liver damage

A well-known Eastern medicine supplement may help avoid the most common cause of liver transplantation, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The finding came as a surprise to ...

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created Nov 17, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 3

Ulcerative colitis treatment reduces need for surgery by almost half

A new study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has found that ulcerative colitis patients had a 41 percent reduction in colectomy after a year when treated with infliximab, according to a study published in the October 2009 issue ...

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created Oct 01, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Screaming Hoops Fans at Risk for Vocal Problems

(PhysOrg.com) -- With the ACC tourney gearing up and March Madness getting in full swing, basketball fans are topping decibel charts with their verbal support for their favorite college team.

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created Mar 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0