More articles about: Digestive Diseases
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Can personalized care prevent overscreening for colorectal cancer in older adults?
Study reveals presenting adults between 76 and 85 with personalized information about the benefits and harms of colon cancer screening decreases excess screening
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When to use an at-home colorectal cancer screening test instead of a colonoscopy
What to know about an at-home colorectal cancer screening test versus a colonoscopy
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Patient turned medical student 17 years after lifesaving surgery
A life-threatening GI diagnosis at age 5 and compassionate care throughout childhood inspired Blake Hardin to pursue medicine.
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Does Kiwifruit Help Chronic Constipation?
A gastroenterologist teams up with his son to find out if kiwifruits measure up to prunes and psyllium when it comes to combatting chronic constipation.
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Is Stress from COVID-19 Upsetting Your Stomach? 7 Self Comfort Tips to Try
Increased stress and anxiety are directly linked to digestive discomfort. Learn about the brain-gut connection and how to lessen the symptoms.
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How the Colon Prioritizes Gas Detox Over Energy Use
Smelly farts are one way our bodies manage our well-being. It turns out expelling noxious gas takes priority in our guts.
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Genome-Wide Study Identifies Genes Linked to Diverticular Disease
An analysis of the genomes of a half-million people reveals potential genes behind a common intestinal disorder — and could inform future treatment.
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Specialized POEM Procedure Puts Achalasia Patient on the Path to Health
Dramatic weight loss, chest pain and difficulty eating eventually led on Upper Peninsula man to Michigan Medicine, where he received a revolutionary new surgery.
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How Gut-Directed Hypnosis Helps IBS, IBD and Other GI Disorders
Learn about gut directed hypnotherapy and find out how this type of hypnosis can be used to alleviate discomfort and treat gastrointestinal disorders like IBS.
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A Tool to Improve the Way Physicians and Patients Talk About GI Issues
Discover how a discreet app can help improve physician and patient communication around GI symptoms.
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Doctors Miss Chance to Recommend Equally Effective Generic Stomach Meds
Researchers at the University of Michigan found that doctors recommend name brand stomach medication over cheaper generic brands with the same active ingredients.
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Aging and Digestive Health: 6 Factors to Watch For
As you get older, new stomach symptoms and digestive system disorders can crop up. Here are 6 factors that impact digestive health to watch for as you age.