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Small Intestine Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
How do gastrointestinal stromal tumors of the small intestine generally present in patients, and what are the leading treatments, both surgical and pharmacological, for these tumors?
Acid Reflux Remedies - Acid Reflux Food To Avoid
While there are many acid reflux treatment options, prevention is always the best strategy. When looking for acid reflux remedies, it is important to be aware that there are many foods to avoid with acid reflux that will either not lead to this disease or will not aggravate any acid reflux symptoms
Colorectal Cancer Risk in Patients With Chronic Constipation
Are patients with chronic constipation at an increased risk for colorectal cancer or other forms of colorectal disease?
Remicade Treats Ulcerative Colitis
The rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade may help treat moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis, a new study shows.
Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children-References
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Prognosis of Patients With HCC in the Non-cirrhotic Liver
In patients with non-cirrhotic livers, who's most at risk for developing hepatocellular carcinoma and how do they generally fare?
Recipes for GERD Sufferers
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when hydrochloric acid from the stomach bypasses the esophageal sphincter and causes irritation in the esophagus. It produces heartburn and sore throat. Many people get heartburn occasionally, but if you experiences frequent episodes, it is likely GERD.
Clinical Management of Lynch Syndrome: Revised Guidelines
This article provides updated clinical guidelines for the management of lynch syndrome.
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.
Dinner Menu - Day 16 - Pork Chops with Applesauce
Sample menu for dinner for the heartburn sufferer.
Intestinal ischemia and infarction
A definition and overview of Intestinal ischemia and infarction
Gas Mask Types
Gas masks have evolved from crude to very effective protection devices.man with gas mask image by Photosani from Fotolia.comA respirator was devised in the late 18th century to be used by miners in Prussia. About half a century later, on June 12, 1849, Lewis Haslett patented the gas mask...
Endoscopy Overused in Heartburn Patients
Acid reflux is the most common reason U.S. adults undergo a procedure where a viewing tube is put down their throat. But many people don’t need it, according to new advice from one of internal medicine’s main professional groups.
Difference Between Proctosigmoidoscopy & Colonoscopy
A proctosigmoidoscopy and a colonoscopy are invasive procedures than involve an examination of the colon using an endoscope. There are as many differences between the two procedures as there are similarities.
What Are the Treatments for Mild Stomach Pain?
There are dozens of causes for mild stomach pain, and determining the root cause of the pain is essential in treating it. The list of possible causes for abdominal pain published by the National Institutes of Health is extensive and it ranges from common illnesses that are relatively easy to treat
Esophageal Adenocarcinoma and Prior Diagnosis of Barrett's Esophagus
Is a prior identification of Barrett esophagus associated with an improvement in survival in patients who go on to develop esophageal adenocarcinoma?
The Mysteriously Bleeding Ileostomy
Even with all the high-tech tools at our disposal, sometimes the naked eye is the sharpest.
Screening for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Learn the risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma, and who to screen, how often to screen, and what tools should be used.
The Inactive Carrier State in Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
What are the important considerations in a patient whose serology and chemistries suggest the inactive carrier state of chronic hepatitis B?
Acid Reflux (GERD) Sufferers Beware of (PPI) Proton Pump Inhibitor Side Effects
Do you take those little purple pills (PPIs) to soothe your heartburn? Beware of PPI and their side effects. Proton pump inhibitors taken over time may be detrimental to your overall health. There is a natural solution.