Single negative colonoscopy linked to reduced colorectal cancer mortality Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli26 May 2020 9:06 AM ISTCurrent guidelines recommend a 10-year interval between screening colonoscopies, but evidence is limited.Researchers have found in a new study that...
Neural pathways connecting gut and brain linked to common gut disorders Hina Zahid19 May 2020 2:00 AM ISTPITTSBURGH -Different systems of the body are interconnected and cannot be completely understood in isolation. The brain-gut connection is one very...
FDA approves ripretinib for GI stromal tumors resistant to other kinase inhibitors Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 May 2020 4:57 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Qinlock (ripretinib) tablets as the first new drug specifically approved as a fourth-line treatment...
Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants Hina Zahid12 May 2020 10:30 AM ISTChildren and adults with high levels of pesticide-related chemicals called dichlorodiphenyldichlorethylenes (DDEs) have double the risk of developing...
Buprenorphine-naloxone combo effective treatment of narcotic bowel syndrome Hina Zahid12 May 2020 5:45 AM ISTThe combination of buprenorphine and naloxone should be investigated as a potential treatment for narcotic bowel syndrome. The drugs seem to work...
Acupuncture improves chronic indigestion disorder finds clinical trial Hina Zahid12 May 2020 5:30 AM ISTThe evidence for different frequencies of acupuncture treatment in postprandial distress syndrome (PDS) is insufficient.Researchers conducted a...
Thrombin inhibition may protect against Necrotizing enterocolitis Hina Zahid10 May 2020 4:45 PM ISTTAMPA, Fla. --Researchers have found that Thrombin inhibition may provide protection against Necrotizing enterocolitis in a new study.The...
Updated Guidelines for Treatment for Diverticulitis released by ASCRS Hina Zahid8 May 2020 4:29 PM ISTAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) has released updated guidance on medical and surgical treatment of left-sided colonic...
Stevia extract may reduce biomarkers of fatty liver disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 May 2020 6:15 PM ISTNon-caloric sweeteners (NCS) are food additives providing sweetness without calories and are considered safe and/or not metabolized by the liver. The...
Antibiotics do not reduce hospital stay in uncomplicated diverticulitis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 April 2020 12:36 AM ISTResearchers from New Zealand and Australia have found in a new study that antibiotics may not be needed in patients hospitalized for uncomplicated...
Early family history-based screening of colorectal cancer may lead to better detection Hina Zahid20 April 2020 5:45 PM ISTCurrent guidelines recommend that early screening for colorectal cancer among individuals with a family history of the disease to identify those at...
Antidepressant medications improve irritable bowel syndrome symptoms Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 April 2020 3:16 PM ISTCanadian researchers have found that antidepressants might improve symptoms of Irritable bowel syndrome. The symptoms have been published...
