Fecal Calprotectin for Differentiating Between IBS and IBD
How does an understanding of fecal calprotectin levels help clinicians to differentiate between IBS and IBD in their patients?
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Wireless Capsule Endoscopy of the Small Intestine
Capsule endoscopy has progressed from a diagnostic test to a therapy within the small bowel. Which gastrointestinal conditions is it best used for?
Coffee Consumption and Risk of Liver Cancer
What does the latest scientific evidence say about the connection between coffee consumption and liver cancer? Does it offer protective benefits?
Suggestions for Avoiding Acid Reflux
Acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a condition in which acid from the stomach flows back into the esophagus--the tube that extends form the back of your throat to your stomach--causing pain and discomfort. Symptoms of GERD include a burning sensation in the chest and throat, d
Rising Prevalence of VTE and Its Impact on Mortality Among Hospitalized IBD
VTE is increasingly prevalent among hospitalized IBD patients, and has substantial mortality and economic impact. These findings drive the need for widespread prophylaxis against and early detection of VTE among IBD inpatients.
Gallbladder Cancer
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of gallbladder cancer, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Foreword: Introduction and Perspectives
Carlos Pellegrini, MD, provides an overview of this year's meeting proceedings from his perspective as DDW Council Chair.
The Acidity Index: A Simple Approach to the Measurement
Read about a new parameter, the acidity index, which may overcome the limitations of the percentage of time intragastric pH < 4 and the integrated intragastric acidity.
Causes of Secretory Diarrhea
Secretory diarrhea is a common form of diarrhea that results when the digestive system cannot absorb water properly causing abnormal loss of water through the bowels. In healthy humans, large amounts of water are secreted into the small intestine lumen, but the majority is absorbed before...
Fecal Transplant in Patients With Active Ulcerative Colitis
How does fecal transplant alter microbial dynamics, and could it serve as a useful diagnostic indicator in monitoring the treatment success of ulcerative colitis?
Adenoma Detection Rates
Does an advanced adenoma detection rate need to also be reported to colonoscopists, separate from that of their nonadvanced adenoma detection rate? This new study suggests so.
Worms That Live in Humans
There is a scientific phenomenon known as "parasitism," in which one being--the parasite--latches onto a designated host and leeches benefits at the host's expense. One such parasite is the worm. While the common earthworm is of no harm to anyone, the parasitic worm may live off cats, dogs or even h
Psychiatric Treatment Considerations With DAAs in HCV
Are there neuropsychiatric side effects associated with direct acting antivirals, and how could they affect the treatment and outcome of hepatitis C in patients?
17 Symptoms of Hiatal Hernia
Fifty percent of hiatal hernia patients don't experience any symptoms. For the other 50 percent of patients, the following symptoms may occur.
Achalasia: Evolving Concepts in Diagnosis and Management
Dr. David Johnson reviews recent studies that provide new insights for clinicians who treat patients with achalasia.
Oral Bisphosphonates: Risk of Severe Upper GI Complications
Bisphosphonates are commonly prescribed in the primary prevention of osteoporotic fractures, but could they put patients at risk for severe upper gastrointestinal complications?
Acid Reflux in Infants and Children - What Are the Options?
Though acid reflux is quite common in children of all ages, it is usually mild. However, when a child exhibits symptoms like anemia, weight loss, and respiratory problems like severe cough, wheezing, frequent infections, and gasping for breath during sleep, he or she should be examined by a physicia
What Is an Abdominal Binder?
More than 83,000 Americans had tummy tuck or abdominplasty and 373,000 had liposuction or lipoplasty procedures in 2002. An abdominal binder was used after the surgery in most, if not all cases, in the care of each of these patients. An abdominal binder is a medical binder that gives support to the
Lymphoma Risk Varies for Celiac Disease Patients
Blood cancer more common for those with continuing intestinal damage, study found
Steroids vs Dietary Therapy to Treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Are steroids more effective than dietary therapy in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis? This new study investigates.