More articles about: Digestive (GI) Conditions
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A unique approach to transplantation for liver malignancies
A Michigan Medicine transplant specialist examines different ways of caring for patients with liver cancer.
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Genetic variation with MASLD reveals subtypes and potential therapeutic avenues
A Michigan Medicine team of experts seeks to identify the human genetic causes of MASLD, formerly called NAFLD
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Combating Crohn’s with comics
A teenage patient’s unique way of detailing his experience with Crohn’s disease.
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Older adults with digestive diseases experience higher rates of loneliness, depression
Michigan Medicine gastroenterologists and hepatologists find older adults with digestive diseases experience higher rates of loneliness, depression and lower perceived health
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AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer
AI can predict certain forms of esophageal and stomach cancer Michigan Medicine study says.
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When to worry about your child’s tummy aches
Tummy aches are common among kids, with one in six parents in a national poll saying their child experiences them at least once a month, but not all parents seek professional advice when belly pain becomes a regular occurrence. An expert explains four ways parents can manage and respond.
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Doctors discover novel way to treat pancreatic complication in child with trisomy 18
Faith Smith spent nearly a year in and out of the hospital for pancreatic problems. Because of her complex medical issues, the standard approach to treatment wasn’t an option
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Michigan Answers: Questions About IBS
William Chey, M.D. joins us to answer the most commonly searched questions on the internet about IBS – irritable bowel syndrome.
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New Crohn’s disease score improves monitoring among adults and kids
A new bowel scoring tool to evaluate Crohn’s disease is reliable, easy to use, and ready for clinicians to put into practice, according to study.
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Mother-daughter duo demonstrates the power of a nurse’s care
During the lengthy hospital stays that Ann Laho’s daughter endured, one nurse’s compassion inspired the mother-daughter pair to pursue the profession and help patients the same way she helped their family.
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Can coordinated care help patients with high-risk IBD?
A team looks at how a more intentional approach to care can benefit individuals with the gastroenterological condition.
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Racial and ethnic disparities exist in prescribing rifaximin for patients with hepatic encephalopathy
Study reveals Black Americans experience significant health inequities when receiving treatment for the cirrhosis-related disorder.
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Why are PPIs underused for the prevention of gastrointestinal bleeding?
A team examines barriers to the use of a proven strategy to protect the stomachs of patients at high risk for bleeding.
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Investigating the relationship between inflammatory bowel disease and C. diff
Research into the relationship between C. diff and IBD reveals inflammation creates a more conducive environment for harmful bacteria to thrive in the gut.
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From the ICU to Ironwoman
A bowel obstruction landed Laurie Svoboda in the intensive care unit. Here are the eight things that helped her compete in an Ironman race less than four months later.