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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Medical Reference
Find all medical reference articles on Inflammatory Bowel Disease at WebMD.
Finding the Patient With Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
If you don't consider it, you might miss the diagnosis of this slowly progressive autoimmune disorder.
Early-TIPSS Placement in Patients With Variceal Bleeding
Does early-TIPSS placement improve rebleeding and reduce mortality, compared to standard management in high-risk patients with cirrhosis and variceal bleeding?
Altering Lifestyle to Reduce Risk of Colorectal Cancer
When patients are at a high risk for developing colorectal cancer, how likely are they to alter their lifestyle choices to help prevent the disease? This new study take a look.
Interpreting Disease Progression in Chronic Liver Disease
Do clinicians have a new informed understanding of how chronic liver disease progresses?
Types of Acid Reflux Wedge Pillows
Many people who suffer from heart burn also tend to experience sleeping difficulties. One solution that helps to ease nighttime heartburn episodes is the use of acid reflux wedge pillows.
Intestinal ischemia and infarction
A definition and overview of Intestinal ischemia and infarction
Enteric Infections and Diagnostic Testing
The authors describe "and decry" the unsophistication of many current diagnostic methods and strategies for human gastrointestinal pathogens.
Rifaximin in the Treatment of Recurrent C. Difficile
Is rifaxmin a viable antibiotic choice for the treatment of recurrent C. difficile infection? How does it compare to other antibiotics?
Holistic Stomach Cures
There are a number of medical conditions related to the stomach that have holistic cures or remedies for them. A few medical conditions related to the stomach include indigestion and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In western society, these conditions are brought on by eating too much, overindulging
Esophagitis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of esophagitis, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Life Expectancy of Patients With a Gastric Feeding Tube
Gastric feeding tubes are used to prolong life when patients cannot swallow food, according to the Family Caregiver Alliance. They are used both short and long term, when trauma, surgery or progressive illness inhibit swallowing. Long-term life expectancy can be affected by the severity of the patie
Proton Pump Inhibitors FAQs
Doctors prescribe Proton Pump Inhibitors to treat GERD, ulcers in the stomach or intestine, or other digestive disorders that may cause excess stomach acid. The following are a few commonly asked questions about PPIs.
Detecting Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia at Colonoscopy
A score consisting of simple clinical factors could successfully estimate the likelihood of detecting advanced colorectal neoplasia in patients, and help to target primary prevention interventions.
Update on Viral Hepatitis: 2006
This article reviews the literature on viral hepatitis from December 2005-November 2006, with an emphasis on new developments in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B and C.
Risk Factors for Barrett Esophagus
Are African Americans more likely to develop Barrett esophagus than non-Hispanic Whites and, if so, what are the reasons?