Tegaserod is Effective in the Initial and Retreatment of IBS-C
Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are often cyclical and thus may require repeated rather than continuous therapy.
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Fructose and Lactose Intolerance and Malabsorption Testing
What do researchers know about the connection between fructose and lactose intolerance and symptoms related to functional gastrointestinal disorders?
Gut Microbiota in Older People: Metabolism and Composition
Do synbiotics have the potential to be used in older populations to maintain healthy gut microbiota?
Surgery for Crohn’s Disease
WebMD explores the pros and cons of Crohn’s disease surgery. Find out about the types of surgery, possible complications, and how effective they are as treatment.
Causes of Left-Sided Abdominal Pain in Children
Abdominal pain on the left side is a common ailment in children. In most instances this pain is harmless, but sometimes left-sided abdominal pain in children can be a symptom of a more serious condition.
Associations Between Helicobacter Pylori and Obesity
Is there an established correlation between H. pylori disease and weight gain or loss? This new study investigates.
Pancreatitis-Medications
Medicines used to treat pancreatitis depend on whether the condition is sudden (acute) or ongoing (chronic) and mild or severe. Acute pancreatitis: Medicines can relieve pain in acute pancreatitis until inflammation goes away.
MELD: Should it Replace Child-Pugh's Classification?
Prognosis in cirrhotic patients has had a resurgence of interest because of liver transplantation and new therapies for complications of end-stage cirrhosis.
Is Acid Reflux Just Indigestion?
Acid reflux and indigestion, we all get it. Maybe we have eaten too much or too late in the evening. Maybe we've drunk too much alcohol at that party the night before. Maybe we just overdid it a little too much on the Tabasco sauce or salsa. Nevertheless, if you suffer from chronic gastric ches
Treatment Response in Sofosbuvir-Based Therapy of HCV
Could early virological response be useful in predicting treatment response in sofosbuvir-based combination therapies for chronic hepatitis C?
Severe Heartburn or a Heart Attack?
Severe heartburn caused by acid reflux and GERD (gastroesphageal reflux disease) is suffered by millions of people across the globe.Heartburn feels as though ones heart is on fire.However, this feeling is simply caused by stomach acid being pushed back up into the esophagus, which tends to result in
Hepatitis C Virus Therapy in the Direct Acting Antiviral Era
It is possible to cure chronic hepatitis C in the vast majority of patients with this infection and often without interferon. This new study gives us an overview of treatment strategies.
Comparing Therapeutic Regimens for Pediatric Chronic HCV
What is the most effective way to treat chronic hepatitis C in children?
Bleeding Complication With Liver Biopsy: Is it Predictable?
How often does bleeding occur with liver biopsies, and how can it be prevented?
Barrett's Esophagus
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of Barrett's esophagus including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
PEG-IFN-alpha2b Plus Ribavirin Therapy Extension for 72 and 96 Weeks in HCV
Does extending PEG-IFN-alpha2b plus ribavirin therapy from 48 weeks to 96 weeks improve sustained virologic response (SVR) rates in genotype 1-infected HCV patients with late virologic response?
Fractured Sleep Exacts a Heavy Toll
There is increasing awareness of the adverse health implications of sleep deprivation/fragmentation. Could it play a role in cancer development and progression? Dr. David Johnson offers commentary.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Gerd Symptoms
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is caused by the leaking of stomach acid into the throat. The backwashing of stomach acid can cause discomfort and pain and may result in more serious digestive problems if not treated. Symptoms of GERD may range from mild to severe, depending on personal ch
Endoscopic Assessment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
A proposed system for endoscopically identified esophageal features of eosinophilic esophagitis defines common nomenclature and severity scores for the assessment of disease activity.
New Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents
What new anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents are on the market? This new article discusses the options available to gastroenterologists and other clinicians.