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Health tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to many health problems.
From HCV to EoE and IBD: Best of ACG 2014
Dr David Johnson takes you on a whirlwind tour of the practice-changing highlights from this year's American College of Gastroenterology meeting.
Top 10 Practice Changers in Gastroenterology: 2014
These articles should be on every gastroenterologist's reading list.
The Management of Alcoholic Hepatitis
Is there an optimal way for clinicians to assess and manage alcoholic hepatitis?
Get Heartburn Relief Now
Prevacid SoluTab must be taken in accordance with the directions given by your doctor. For precise instructions on the dosage, be sure to check the label on the medication. Remember to take Prevacid orally or by mouth on an empty stomach before you have eaten.
Post Total Gastrectomy Diet
Total gastrectomies are surgical procedures in which your stomach is removed, usually due to cancer or ulcer disease. The surgeon uses intestinal tissue to recreate a pouch that is attached to your esophagus and small intestine, enabling it to function as your stomach. The procedure may leave you wi
What Are the Dangers of MRSA & Feeding Tubes?
Many people may not be familiar with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), pronounced mersa, but the word staph probably triggers some recognition. MRSA is a very contagious bacteria that can be quite deadly. In 2005, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9
Alert: Pepcid Can Cause Sleepiness in Kidney Failure Patients
Government regulators on Wednesday issued a warning to healthcare professionals regarding the use of the popular prescription heartburn drug Pepcid in patients with moderate kidney problems.
How to Align Long-Term Goals With Personal Values
You have goals that are important to you, but you're unsure if they're the right goals. To live an authentic life -- one congruent with your morals and values -- ensure your goals and values match. That way, you are not working toward a goal you will later regret.
A Discussion on GERD Treatment
The main focus of GERD treatment is the avoidance of the foods and substances which can spark off GERD. If there is avoidance, then there is as a rule no discussion for GERD treatment as the avoidance will generally prevent the symptoms from presenting themselves in the most painful way possible. A
Probiotics And Acid Reflux - Marriage Made In Heaven?
Probiotics and acid reflux are sometimes mentioned in the same breath, as if one could be the cure for the other. In this article, I'll show you why one can take probiotics and acid reflux will be reduced as a result, but only in some specific cases.
Dangers of Styrofoam Beads
Styrofoam beads are normally used as stuffing for items such as bean bags or even cat toys. Styrofoam is another name for polystyrene foam. There are a number of dangers associated with Styrofoam beads. To avoid these dangers, take certain precautions if you have Styrofoam beads in your...
Hypnotherapy in Children With Abdominal Pain or IBS
How well does hypnotherapy work on children presenting with symptoms of IBS and abdominal pain? This new study shares the results.
How to Deal With Silent Reflux Disease in Adults
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a destructive type of acid reflux that affects the pharynx (throat) and larynx (voice box) as well as the esophagus. LPR often lacks the common symptoms that present with acid reflux in adults, such as heartburn. Because of this, LPR also goes by the name silent ref
Iron & Acid Reflux
When the sphincter at the base of the esophagus doesn't close properly, stomach acid can flow up into your throat. There are many over-the-counter and prescription medications to treat acid reflux disease, but taking them may make it harder to digest enough iron.
Heartburn Meal Ideas for All Year Round
Rich and spicy foods can aggravate your heartburn symptoms. Try these easy meal ideas at your next special occasion.
Optimizing Adequacy of Bowel Cleansing for Colonoscopy
What is the most effective way to properly cleanse the bowel in preparation for a colonoscopy?
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?
Tioguanine in the Treatment of Refractory Celiac Disease
Is tioguanine a safe and effective alternative to steroid therapies in the treatment of refractory celiac disease? This new study investigates.
Chest Pain - Stress Could Be the Culprit!
A sudden stab to the heart or burning sensation doesn't always mean that you're having a heart attack (although you do have to consult your doctor for a proper diagnosis). More often than not, chest pain is caused by stress.