Cholestasis and Cholestatic Syndromes
This review highlights recent advances in understanding the regulation of bile acid transport in cholestasis.
Category : stomach,intestine & Digestive disease : Health & Medical
Guidelines for Pressure Ulcers
According to National Library of Medicine and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), pressure ulcers are lesions caused by continuous pressure that damages tissues. They commonly occur over bony areas and classified by the layers of tissue damaged. The guidelines for pres
Quality Indicators for EGD
What types of diseases can best be diagnosed and treated with EGD? This new article explains.
Celebrex May Be Safe for Ulcerative Colitis
A new study shows that Celebrex can be safely used without concern of causing an ulcerative colitis flare-up.
How About Using Some Natural Remedies to Stop Heartburn?
Although you've probably been depending on over-the-counter or prescription medications to take care of your heartburn problems, you may well have wished that you didn't have to put so many chemicals into your body. Pharmaceutical companies push their products and try to brainwash the publ
How to Naturally Neutralize Acid in the Body
Foods high in acid can lead to indigestion and gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, which causes regurgitation and burning in the back of the throat. In order to naturally neutralize the acid in your body you must consume alkalinic foods as well as reduce your acidic food consumption. Green veg
Chemical Digestion of Fats
Dietary fats or lipids are complex organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Often found in butter, meat or cooking oils, these fats are the most concentrated source of energy in our daily diet. Since they don't dissolve in water, they're not easily broken down in the gastrointestin
The Management of Autoimmune Hepatitis
How much do consensus guidelines help in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune hepatitis?
Introduction and Commentary
Jon I. Isenberg, MD, shares his perspectives about this year's meeting proceedings.
Lower GI Endoscopy: Guidance on Indications for Biopsy
What is the safest and most effective way to undertake an endoscopic biopsy in order to properly diagnose and manage a range of lower gastrointestinal diseases?
Day Fourteen Sample Menu
Dinner Entree: Oven-Fried Chicken
What Are the Benefits of Floradix?
Floradix is a liquid iron supplement designed to increase iron levels in the blood. It uses iron gluconate, which is the most readily absorbed form of iron available. Floradix is a non-constipating formula that also contains B and C vitamins to enhance absorption, herbal extracts to help...
Smart Phones Aid Diagnosis
CT scan images sent via an iPhone, using a $19.99 app that's available on iTunes, were clear enough for correct diagnoses to be made in 99% of cases, researchers say.
Heartburn/GERD Health Center
Heartburn strikes an estimated 20% of Americans at least once a week. Here you'll find in-depth heartburn and GERD information including their symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Antibiotics in Pregnancy and Celiac Disease Risk in Offspring
Could women who take antibiotics during pregnancy be putting their future offspring at risk for celiac disease?
Treatment for Excessive Belching
Belching is a release of gas through the mouth and is caused by excessive intestinal gas. Belching can be reduced by treating or preventing gas buildup. Several treatments are available over the counter to prevent or reduce gas.
Hernia
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of hernias, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Metabolic Acidosis Treatment
Metabolic acidosis occurs when the body begins retaining too much acid, or fails to eliminate a proper amount of acid. Metabolic acidosis encompasses several types of acidosis, including lactic acidosis and ketoacidosis. Several medical conditions can cause metabolic acidosis, including diabetes, re
Health Diet - Heartburn and Indigestion - Cause and Effect
As a layman (non medical person) these two conditions often get taken as the same problem, this is not true, they are two separate problems with unique symptoms, treatments and cures. Understanding the difference between heartburn and indigestion Heartburn is a symptom, whereas indigestion is a cond
Prescription Drugs to Treat Constipation
If laxatives don't help your chronic constipation, these three prescription drugs may help. Learn more from WebMD.