According to Medscape's 2012 Physician Compensation Report, gastroenterology has a lot to offer its practitioners and continues to stack up well against incomes in other physician specialties.
This article is about home remedies to cure acid reflux. Nowadays, there are various home remedy solutions available to treat this type of disease, which often attacks its victims unpredictably. You might not be aware of it, but a teaspoon of one of your condiments at home might just be one of the b
Is early administration of azathioprine a more effective approach than conventional corticosteroids and immunosuppressive therapy in the treatment of Crohn's disease?
How common is it for patients with IBD to contract C. difficile, and how severe is the disease in this subset of patients? This new study investigates.
A list of topics related to rectal problems.
What to do for heartburn is a question in the minds of many people? Heartburn is a disease which is common in people of all ages. It is the back flow of acidic contents of the stomach into the esophagus. There are many remedies available for this disease.
Is long-term proton pump inhibitor therapy common even after antireflux surgery?
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Dr. David Johnson reports on 2 colorectal cancer screening studies.
GolytelyGolytely is a powder that is mixed with water. The doctor ordering the colonoscopy will write you a prescription for it. You will receive instructions from the pharmacist as to how much of the solution to drink and in what increments to drink it. You should make sure you have...
Is there a connection between asthma and GERD? This article will give you some answers, and what you can do about it.
As a new parent, there are lots of things to contend with from getting baby to sleep through the night to calming an upset stomach. There are many common digestive issues your infant may deal with, many of which are easy to fix and nothing to worry about. Paying attention to clues, and keeping an
A broadfork is used to loosen garden soil like a spade or rake does. However, unlike these other tools, a broadfork doesn't move the soil particles; it simply loosens the soil to provide aeration. A broadfork's tines are typically about 10 inches long, and if they are made of a bendable steel or str
We've all had our fair share of time dealing with nausea. That icky feeling in your stomach can leave you stunned or even hugging your toilet for dear life. It all depends on how bad it gets. Usually, nausea is associated with other symptoms, but it's one that is pretty easy to lighten or even get r
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Could women who take antibiotics during pregnancy be putting their future offspring at risk for celiac disease?
This review briefly summarizes recent progress in an area integrally involved in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).
Acid reflux, or gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), is quite common in babies. GERD is a condition in which acids from the stomach flow or reflux into the esophagus. GERD, being very irritating for adults, can be especially painful for babies, who are unable to communicate their feelings.
If so, which patients should undergo bone mineral density testing?
