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FDA Approves Remicade for Ulcerative Colitis
The FDA has approved using Remicade to treat patients with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who haven't completely responded to other treatments.
The Benefits of Acid Reflux Home Cure
Majority of the people do not know the serious consequences of acid reflux disease. This is a condition which not only produces disasters, but also develops irreversible damages at various organs of the body. A patient might remain in discomfort and pain due to acid reflux, and it is not easy to get
Treatment for Cirrhosis of the Liver
Learn more from the experts at WebMD about the treatment for cirrhosis.
Is Acetaminophen Harmful in Children?
Dr. Balistreri summarizes the current evidence linking acetaminophen with liver damage.
Lactose intolerance: Too Little Is Known
In a draft statement on lactose intolerance,an expert panel says we need more research, not necessarily less dairy.
Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors After Antireflux Surgery
Is long-term proton pump inhibitor therapy common even after antireflux surgery?
New Oral Anticoagulants Increase Risk for GI Bleeding
What does the latest research tell us about the possible connection between the use of new oral anticoagulants and the risk for GI bleeding?
Top 10 Practice Changers in Gastroenterology: 2014
These articles should be on every gastroenterologist's reading list.
Oral Bisphosphonates and the Risk of Barrett's Esophagus
Could oral bisphosphonate increase the risk for Barrett esophagus?
Do you like dining out but don't like the heartburn? Try these tips
If you don't want to dine out before you get heartburn, you can use these tips to help make you next dining experience more enjoyable
Are Acid Reflux Drugs Overused?
Many people who take popular antacid pills like Aciphex, Dexilant, Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, and Protonix don't need them, according to a series of studies presented here at the American College of Gastroenterology's annual meeting.
Relief From Heartburn With Natural Positive IMPACT
Heartburn is a phenomenon that is very difficult to control and for that reason strikes fear into many people. The highly painful feeling in the chest can make people panic and have them running after prescription medicaments in an attempt to get short-term alleviation. Conventional medicine is seld
Acid Reflux in Babies - The Symptoms
Acid reflux in babies is the condition wherein the stomach sends its contents back up the esophagus and into the mouth. During or after a meal is the probable time that acid reflux in babies occurs because the stomach is active during that time and the acid content in the stomach is higher. The disc
Consumer Use of Over-the-Counter PPIs in Patients With GERD
How closely should patients taking over-the-counter PPIs for GERD be monitored by their clinicians?
What is the treatment for gallstones?
Treatment of gallstones depends partly on whether you are experiencing symptoms or not.
Acid Reflux Symptoms Many People Suffer From
Acid Reflux is a condition that affects a lot of people. Many people all over the world suffer from acid reflux symptoms. Not everyone will realize what's happening when they are having a reflux attack.
Acid Reflux Disorder - Digging Deeper Into the Causes and Probable Effects
Though acid reflux disease is among the most widespread conditions that the adult population is suffering from, it remains mostly vague to many.This complication is commonly indicated by heartburn.But unknown to others, one can already be a victim of acid reflux disorder without having to experience
Gluten Isn't the Only Culprit in Celiac Disease, Study Says
Other proteins also caused reaction in participants
The Management of Long-term Parenteral Nutrition
How do clinicians determine which patients need to go on long-term parenteral nutrition, what is the best way to manage them, and what types of problems might present in the course of this treatment?
Cumulative Incidence of Chronic Constipation: A Population-Based Study
The cumulative incidence of chronic constipation over more than a decade was almost one in six. Are there populations where it is more pronounced?