Posted by: Bushi
on May 09, 2012
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Posted by: Bushi
on May 09, 2012
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The common antibiotic, amoxicillin-clavulanate, may improve small bowel function in children experiencing motility disturbances, according to a study appearing in the June print edition of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition from Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Posted by: Bushi
on Mar 01, 2012
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Posted by: Bushi
on Feb 20, 2012
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Fecal Matters
Transplanting someone else's poo into your body is gaining medical acceptance.
Posted by: Bushi
on Feb 05, 2012
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Silver can kill some cancers as effectively as chemotherapy and with potentially fewer side effects, new research claims.
Posted by: Bushi
on Dec 27, 2011
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Celiac.com 12/27/2011 - Non-controlled studies suggest that Rifaximin may improve celiac disease symptoms in such cases. However, up to now, no controlled trials have been conducted.
A team of researchers used a double-blind clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of rifaximin in relieving gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with poorly responsive celiac disease. They also assessed the effects of rifaximin on lactulose-hydrogen breath tests in those patients.
Posted by: Bushi
on Dec 21, 2011
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I came across this collection of information relating to lactoferrin. I think this has all you'll ever need to know about it:
Posted by: Bushi
on Dec 21, 2011
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Lactoferrin is the primary germ-fighting compound naturally occurring in breast milk, acting synergistically with other compounds like monolaurin. It is a normal part of your body fluids and secretions (saliva, blood, tears, and mucous), providing important protection at points where germs come into contact with you.
Posted by: Bushi
on Nov 01, 2011
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Newswise — Washington, DC (October 31, 2011) -- Many of the world’s preeminent gastroenterologists have convened this week for the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 76th Annual Scientific Meeting at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center at the National Harbor to review the latest scientific advances in gastrointestinal research, treatment of digestive diseases and clinical practice management.
Groundbreaking treatments such as fecal microbiota transplantation for serious gastrointestinal conditions like antibiotic-associated diarrhea and inflammatory bowel disease; innovative prevention strategies for a host of GI-related health conditions including hepatitis C and colorectal cancer; new insights on the relationship between adult irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and childhood trauma and the impact lifestyle factors like smoking and alcohol consumption have on digestive health, are among the highlights of this year’s scientific presentations.
Posted by: Bushi
on Sep 25, 2011
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INTERNATIONAL air passengers would be forced to drink a sachet of probiotic formula before landing in Australia under a proposal by one of the state's leading gastroenterologists aimed at preventing an outbreak of a deadly bug ravaging North America.
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