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Long-term PPI usage is linked to increased mortality risk
Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), widely used as an over-the-counter treatment for heartburn, ulcers and other gastrointestinal problems, is linked to a 25%...
Low vitamin D levels increase UC relapse risk
Lower levels of vitamin D in the blood increase the risk of clinical relapse in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), found a study led...
High red meat intake may increase diverticulitis risk
A high dietary intake of red meat, particularly of the unprocessed variety, is linked to a heightened risk of developing the common inflammatory bowel...
Quick tests for irritable bowel syndrome
People afflicted by irritable bowel syndrome can now be diagnosed quickly and accurately with two simple blood tests.
Look to the genes in gut microbiome – study
Recent studies have linked the gut microbiome to obesity. But Gladstone Institutes scientists have found no significant relationship between body mass index and gut microbe types and postulate that it is the genetics of the bacteria that is important.
Woman obese after stool transplant
Doctors report that a woman has dramatically gained weight after a stool transplant from her daughter.
Celiac disease not confined to thin children
Overweight children are just as likely as thin children to have celiac disease, a University of Rome study confirms, disproving a common misconception even among many doctors.
Surgery effective for oesophageal reflux
A US study has found that trans-oral fundoplication surgery is an effective treatment for patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, especially for those with persistent regurgitation despite proton pump inhibitor therapy.
Evidence that antibiotics may fight norovirus
Antibiotics aren't supposed to be effective against viruses. But new evidence in mice suggests antibiotics may help fight norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, report scientists at Washington University
Less costly plan for treatment of bleeding ulcers
The current standard of care for managing patients who receive endoscopic treatment for bleeding ulcers should be replaced by an equally safe and less...
Vibrating capsule shows promise as constipation treatment
An oral capsule that vibrates as it moves through the digestive tract has shown notable promise as a non-pharmacological treatment for constipation, according to...
GERD sufferers could be better off with a gastric by-pass – survey
The results of a large US analysis suggest that patients who are about to undergo bariatric surgery may be better off having a gastric...