Sunday, November 8, 2009

digestive disorders

Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness

Baby changing tables cleaned less often than toilet seats, study finds more >>

Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps

Study suggests differences in patient preparation and doctor fatigue play a role more >>

Health Tip: Triggering Abdominal Bloating

Some typical causes more >>

Gene Discovery Gives Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis

Mutation is tied to a protein implicated in rare form of bowel disorder, researchers say more >>

Fast Eating Limits Gut Hormones That Induce Fullness

The result is overeating, research shows more >>

Deadly Stomach Bug Making Inroads Outside Hospitals

Study finds growing number of C. difficile infections among elderly more >>

Bowel Disease Treatment May Raise Skin Cancer Risk

Rates of non-melanoma cancer higher in patients with Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, study finds more >>

Bladder Problems May Often Be Related to Mental Health

Sexual trauma also associated with women's urinary tract symptoms, survey finds more >>

Easy Way to Prevent Post-Op Nausea?

Administering dextrose right after surgery quells upset stomach, researchers say more >>

Drugs for Irritable Bowel Might Increase Cancer Risk

Long-term use of thiopurines bears further study, researchers say more >>

Health Tip: Help Control IBS Symptoms

Manage your diet and your emotional health more >>

Soothing Imagery May Help Rid Some Kids of Stomach Pain

Audio recordings benefited many children with no underlying disease in study more >>

Drug May Help Colitis Patients Avoid Surgery

Infliximab linked to fewer colectomies in study patients more >>

New Classification Proposed for Stomach Cancers

Categorizing by pathway, not cell type, may lead to better treatments, researchers say more >>

Children's Belly Aches Don't Disappear With Antidepressant

Elavil worked no better than placebo in study of kids with gastrointestinal disorders more >>

Health Tip: Help Prevent Your Child's Constipation

Here are some suggestions more >>

Ulcer Preventative May Raise Pneumonia Risks

Trend seen in hospital patients also leads to higher costs, study finds more >>

Health Tip: Getting Full Too Quickly

It could be a sign that something's wrong more >>

Zenpep Approved for Pancreatic Disorder

Makes up for lack of digestive enzymes more >>

Soluble Fiber, But Not Bran, Soothes Irritable Bowel

Nutrient known as psyllium seems to ease symptoms, study finds more >>

Health Tip: Preventing a Peptic Ulcer

Make certain lifestyle changes more >>

Right Match of Drug, Doctor Can Boost Reflux Outcomes

Review finds PPIs may perform better, and good rapport with physician is key more >>

'Cruise Ship Virus' Vaccine Stems From Tobacco

Benefits for fighting norovirus include cost, speed, report shows more >>

Health Tip: Bloated and Gassy?

Cut down on foods that worsen symptoms more >>

Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk

Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers more >>

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