IBS :: Lubiprostone Significantly Improves Symptom Relief Rates in Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lubiprostone is a novel therapy indicated for treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults.
Gastrointestinal
IBS :: Effects of Linaclotide Acetate in Patients with IBS
Researchers are continually looking for unique pathways to treat digestive diseases, such as constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.
Ulcerative Colitis :: New prevention, treatment methods for patients with painful bowel inflammation
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is an umbrella term referring to a group of disorders that cause inflammation of the intestines, including ulcerative colitis, diverticular disease and perianal fistula.
IBS :: Novel treatments may help alleviate constipation, IBS in women
Three new therapy options, including two novel medications, showed promise in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2007 (DDW).
Diet :: Olfactory receptors on human intestinal enterochromaffin cells function as sensors for spices & odorants
One primary research focus in GI disorders is how and why the system reacts to certain foods or other stimulants; specifically, researchers are investigating the primary factors responsible for regulating digestion.
Inflammation :: New data on the probiotic strain Bifantis shows anti-inflammatory properties
The biotechnology company Alimentary Health today announced results from two studies that demonstrate the anti-inflammatory activity of a natural probiotic bacterial strain of human origin, Bifantis? (Bifidobacterium infantis 35624), in models of arthritis and Salmonella infection.
Hepatitis C :: Could statins be a new option for hepatitis C patients?
Research presented at Digestive Disease Week? 2007 (DDW?) demonstrates the potential of statins, important cholesterol management therapies, for improving the management of hepatitis C ? a disease that affects nearly four million Americans.
Hepatitis C :: The hepatitis C link – Diagnose, treat, transplant
Hepatitis C not only affects more than 3.9 million Americans, but continues to impact and influence the occurrence of related inflammatory conditions.
Liver :: New techniques redefine assessment of liver disease
Research presented at Digestive Disease Week? 2007 (DDW?) introduces unique methods for evaluating patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
E Coli :: 129000 pounds of beef recalled due to E. Coli contamination
Michigan based meat company has initiated recall of 129,000 pounds of beef products in 15 states in the United States because of possible E. coli contamination.