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Could Arthritis Wonder Drugs Provide Clues For Other Diseases?
Drugs that have helped treat
millions of rheumatoid
arthritis sufferers may hold
the key to many more medical
conditions, including
atherosclerosis -- a leading
... > full story
Prebiotic Potential Of Almonds
Researchers have identified
potential prebiotic
properties in almonds that
could help improve our
digestive health by
increasing levels of
beneficial gut bacteria. ... > full story
Significant Efficacy Of Travelers' Diarrhea Vaccine Shown
Researchers have found that
patients given a travelers'
diarrhea vaccine were
significantly less likely to
suffer from clinically
significant diarrhea than
... > full story
Common Bowel Problem Linked To Chili Pepper Pain Receptor
People with irritable bowel
syndrome have a higher than
usual number of chili pepper
pain receptors, according to
a new study. The research
could lead to new therapies ... > full story
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C. Difficile And Antibiotics Not Necessarily Linked, Study Finds
October 8, 2008 — A new study questions the assumption held by a vast majority of medical professionals that Clostridium difficile (C.difficile) infections are essentially always preceded by antibiotic use. The ... > full story -
Form Of Crohn's Disease Traced To Disabled Gut Cells
October 7, 2008 — Scientists say that they have linked the health of specialized gut immune cells to a gene associated with Crohn's disease, an often debilitating and increasingly prevalent inflammatory bowel ... > full story -
Is It Appendicitis? Symptoms Checklist Available For Doctors From Johns Hopkins
October 6, 2008 — A young child arrives at the emergency room after several days of abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea and is sent home with a diagnosis of viral gastritis and treatment for the symptoms. The child ... > full story -
New Studies Highlight The Importance Of Bowel Prep And Effectiveness Of Colonoscopy
October 6, 2008 — New research emphasizes the importance of adequate bowel preparation prior to colonoscopy, and highlights the remarkable effectiveness of colonoscopy in detecting and removing pre-cancerous polyps, ... > full story -
How Effective Are Probiotics In Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
October 6, 2008 — Several new studies highlight the safety and efficacy of probiotics in improving symptoms and normalizing bowel movement frequency in patients suffering from constipation or diarrhea related to ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency Common In Patients With IBD, Chronic Liver Disease
October 6, 2008 — Researchers have found patients with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic liver disease were at increased risk of developing Vitamin D deficiencies. Two separate studies highlight the importance of ... > full story -
Outlook For Crohn's Disease Improves Thanks To New Therapies
October 6, 2008 — A study led by Mayo Clinic has found that infliximab (Remicade) administered alone (monotherapy) or in combination with azathioprine is a more effective treatment for patients with moderate to severe ... > full story -
DNA Of Good Bacteria Drives Intestinal Response To Infection
October 4, 2008 — A new study shows that the DNA of so-called "good bacteria" that normally live in the intestines may help defend the body against ... > full story -
Breakthrough Optical Technology To Assess Colon Cancer Risk, Accuracy
October 3, 2008 — Researchers have discovered that fiber optic technology can for the very first time effectively measure blood levels in the colonic lining (mucosa) in humans, thus having potential applications for ... > full story -
Colon Cancer: Researchers Take Important Steps Forward In Understanding Cause
October 2, 2008 — Scientists investigating a molecule known to play a key role in causing colon cancer have made a series of ground-breaking discoveries that could have major implications for future treatment of the ... > full story
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