Stomach cancer rate set to fall further 25 percent over next decade
...thors tracked all new cases of atrophic gastritis, intestinal metaplasia, and dysplasia recorded in the Dutch na...ue sample (biopsy) taken. Most of the cases were intestinal metaplasia, which was diagnosed in almost 66,000 patients during the monitoring period. The figur...Anemia and tropical diseases; Is pharmacogenomics ready for the clinic?
...opical diseases (NTDs) such as schistosomiasis and intestinal worms. Imelda Bates (Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK) and colleagues say that the prevalence of anemia in a community might be a good indicator of the burden of NTDs in that community since anemia prevalence is objective and quantifiable,...Investigators uncover intriguing clues to why persistent acid reflux sometimes turns into cancer
...e that tissue, and bone-marrow cells can turn into intestinal tissue, Dr. Spechler said. This hasnt been proven,...then come and take their place, giving rise to the intestinal cells instead of the normal, skin-like cells. Further research will be needed to confirm that hypo...How to lose weight and not go hungry: HU researcher develops drug that mimics feeling of 'fullness'
...all BL-3020, displayed good metabolic stability to intestinal enzymes when swallowed, and that it was able to cross the intestinal wall and gain access into the blood stream. Once in the blood, it could make its way to the MC4R rec...Genetic mutations identified for type of gastric cancer
...e. There are two major variants of this cancer: an intestinal type and a diffuse type. "A decline in the overall...r can be attributed primarily to a decrease of the intestinal variant of gastric cancer with the diffuse type remaining stable or possibly even increasing." Hered...Coffee consumption may lower blood uric acid levels -- the precursor of gout
...another study decaffeinated coffee seemed to delay intestinal absorption of glucose and increase concentrations of glucagon-like peptide 1, which is well known for its beneficial effects on insulin secretion and action. The researchers note further that their results could be due to an effect of non-caffeine co...GI screening: Racing time or wasting time?
...tient is experiencing acute appendicitis or has an intestinal upset. CT, or computed tomography, scans can help determine if the patient needs to have his or her appendix removed. However, while having a clear picture showing the appendix confirms patient and physician suspicions, the time required to conduct...Novel treatments may help alleviate constipation, IBS in women
...). Specific gut hormones utilize GC-C to regulate intestinal fluid secretion. Linaclotide is unique in that it exerts its effect locally in the intestine while having minimal systemic exposure. Thirty-six women suffering from IBS with constipation (IBS-C) were examined in a double-blind, placebo-controlle...New prevention, treatment methods for patients with painful bowel inflammation
...s research to better understand, prevent and treat intestinal inflammation." Can Patients with Diverticular Disease Eat Nuts, Corn and Popcorn" (Abstract #769) Diverticulosis is a common disease of the large intestine characterized by pouches in the colon that bulge outward through weak spots in the colon...Students devise oral quick-dissolve strips for rotavirus vaccine
...eveloping nations, where medical services to treat intestinal distress are not widely available. Rotavirus vaccine to prevent this illness is currently produced in a liquid or freeze-dried form that must be chilled for transport and storage, making it very expensive for use in impoverished areas. In addition, n...Stenting of abdominal arteries offers welcome relief for 'intestinal angina'
...g chronic mesenteric ischemia, a condition akin to intestinal angina. According to a study reported at the 30th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), May 912, 2007, in Orlando, FL, angioplasty and stenting of clogged arteries in the abdomen successful...Smoking influences Crohn's disease
...gests that smoking may determine which part of the intestinal tract is attacked in those who suffer from Crohns disease. Where the disease is located often determines whether the patient will eventually require surgical treatment. "In patients who smoke, Crohns disease tends to appear more frequently in the s...Dua anti-reflux stent relieves GI upper cancer distress
...ti-reflux stents to evaluate the role of reflux of intestinal contents in stent clogging," Dua says. "We also hope to look at other uses for this type of stent."...University of Leicester research reveals rice bran could reduce risk of intestinal cancer
...first time that rice bran could reduce the risk of intestinal cancer. The research in the University's Departm...tion in the number of precancerous adenomas in the intestinal tract. Professor Andreas Gescher of the University of Leicester in the UK, the principal investiga...US adults now discovering the secrets of probiotics
...eness in aiding in the prevention and treatment of intestinal issues, particularly diarrhea related to medicatio..., particularly in the prevention and management of intestinal issues where traditional treatments are not completely effective." The Florastor survey, which wa...Study finds antibiotic resistance in poultry even when antibiotics were not used
...examined levels of antibiotic resistance in normal intestinal bacteria that do not cause human illness and in a companion study published in May in the same journal also examined levels of drug resistant campylobacter bacteria, a common foodborne cause of diarrhea, cramping and abdominal pain. They found th...The Natural Fat-Loss Pharmacy by Dr. Harry Preuss
...e, and heavy metals, both in the oceans and in the intestinal track. In 1995 Italian researchers gave either chitosan or a placebo to 150 people, who were on a 1,000-calorie-a-day diet for 4 weeks. Those on the placebo lost 4% of their weight, while those on chitosan lost 13%. Other studies show that chitosan c...Why doesn't the immune system attack the small intestine?
...e able to ignore or become 'tolerized' to normal intestinal tissue," states Turley, who is also an assistant p...acteria, teach T cells to resist attacking healthy intestinal cells." In the new study, Turley and her colleagues found that, in fact, dendritic cells aren't ess...Antibiotic ear drops favored over popular oral antibiotics for ear infections
...s medicine reach the infection, avoiding potential intestinal and blood absorption that occurs with oral antibiotics. Researchers discovered that the concentration at the infection can be a thousandfold greater than when oral or IV medication is used. In addition, because the antibiotic is not distributed thr...'Dua Anti-reflux Valve' found to improve quality of life for bile duct/pancreatic cancer patients
...ti-reflux stents to evaluate the role of reflux of intestinal contents in stent clogging," Dua says. "We also hope to look at other uses for this type of stent."...