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• The Sonoma Water Evaluation Trial (SWET): A randomized drinking ...

  
  Science nature & education - science-nature.marc8.com — Authority: 156
  Objectives. We estimate the risk of highly credible gastrointestinal illness (HCGI) among adults 55 and older in a community drinking tap water meeting current U.S. standards. Methods. We conducted a randomized, triple-blinded, crossover trial in 714 households (988 individuals). Households were assigned randomly to ...
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• Strengthening Sphincters In Animals Via Muscle Cell Infusion

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 702
  A new study shows that muscle cells grown in the lab can restore an intestines ability to squeeze shut properly. The work, performed in dogs and rats, might ultimately help treat patients with conditions such as gastric reflux and fecal incontinence. This technique may be used to strengthen sphincters, which are the ...
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• When to Say That Detox Diet Guide on Cleansing Your

  
  Health Tips — Authority: 131
  When to Say That Detox Diet Guide on Cleansing Your Body Is Safe A detox diet may sound very reassuring for it is a fact that toxics are bad for the health of a person. These diets however encourage you…
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• Muscle cell infusion may help treat gastric reflux, fecal incontinence

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 728
  Washington, Dec 5 (ANI): A research team led by Indian-origin scientist has revealed that muscle cells grown in the lab have been found effective in restoring an intestine’s ability to squeeze shut properly.The work conducted using animal models might ultimately help treat patients with conditions such as gastric ...
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• Infant Constipation – Causes, Remedies for Constipated Babies

  
  Current Health Articles 2009 — Authority: 123
  Normal Bowel Habit in a Newborn and InfantThe main symptom of infant constipation is not a low bowel movement frequency but a hard stool consistency.Breastfed infants have stool of liquid or paste consistency from once after every feed to about once a week. Formula fed infants have stool of paste consistency once ...
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• Foods that may be Dangerous for your Cat

  
  Love Your Cat — Authority: 135
  Owing a pet cat is a lot like having a child. They need you to care for them and yet they try to assert their independence. It can be frustrating. When taking care of your feline friend, be aware there are some foods that can be dangerous for them. Pet owners around the country spend billions of dollars each year to ...
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• Polymer Therapeutic Protects Gut From Radiation Damage, Infection After Cancer Treatment

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 702
  A non-absorbed, oral co-polymer therapy under development by Midway Pharmaceuticals demonstrated the ability to protect against damage to healthy gastrointestinal tissues and to prevent lethal bacterial infections in animal models of radiation damage. The results suggest the compound, a high molecular weight ...
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• Gastroenterology/Hepatology Societies Issue Recommendations On Nonanesthesiologist Administration Of Propofol For GI Endoscopy

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 702
  The worldwide safety experience of endoscopist-administered propofol sedation now exceeds 600,000 patients. The low rate of serious adverse events underscores the safety of nonanesthesiologist-administered propofol (NAAP) for gastrointestinal (GI) procedures, provided that it is administered by a team of individuals ...
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• “Virtual colonoscopy” deemed ready for widespread use

  
  Medical Search Tips, News, and Information for Healthcare Professionals — Authority: 121
  With endorsement by a multisociety task force, CT or “ virtual” colonography is now an accepted technology ready for widespread use , according to this review. Among many other recommendations, the author calls for a “spirit of cooperation” between gastroenterologists and radiologists to assure that patients ...
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• Center For Digestive Care Established At NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell, Dedicated To Innovative And Coordinated Patient Care

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 702
  The Center for Digestive Care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center has been established with a mission to provide high-quality patient care, research and education for all aspects of digestive disease. It offers innovative treatments and coordinated care for conditions ranging from ...
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• Santarus Announces FDA Approval Of Schering-Plough HealthCare Products ZEGERID OTC

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 702
  Santarus, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNTS), a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Schering-Plough HealthCare Products, Inc.s, New Drug Application (NDA) for ZEGERID OTC™ Capsules (omeprazole/sodium bicarbonate) with a dosage strength of 20 mg of ...
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• Saint Louis University Hospital Is One Of First To Perform Total Abdominal Colectomy Via Single-incision Laparoscopic Surgery

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 702
  Building upon the momentum and success of its rapidly growing single-incision laparoscopic surgery program, Saint Louis University Hospital recently performed one of the first total abdominal colectomies, including reconstruction of the intestinal tract by reconnection of the remaining small intestine to the rectum, ...
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• Bactericides For Helicobacter Pylori

  
  Health Choices — Authority: 151
  Quickly and sufficiently absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, but the bioavailability is not more than 50-55% (the effect of the first passage through the liver). Maximum plasma concentration is achieved through 0,5-3,5 hours. Protein binding 95%. The half-life is 0,5-1 hours (with normal liver function) or 3 ...
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• Reglan Lawsuit Over Use of Generics Results in Dismissal of Original Makers

  
  AboutLawsuits.com — Authority: 506
  Wyeth, Inc. and Schwarz Pharma, Inc. have been dismissed from a Reglan lawsuit filed by a woman who developed a rare movement disorder, known as tardive dyskinsia , after using a generic version of their gastrointestinal drug. The failure to warn case will now proceed against only the makers of generic Reglan. ...
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• What Is Esophageal Cancer? What Is Cancer Of The Esophagus?

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 702
  Esophageal cancer occurs in the esophagus which is a long hollow tube that runs from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus carries the food that is swallowed all the way to the stomach to be digested. Esophageal cancer usually begins in the cells that line the inside of the esophagus. Cancer happens when some of ...
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• Drinking Green Tea May Help To Reduce The Risk Of Developing Gastrointestinal Cancer

  
  buknuk.com:Health,Kid and Teens,Travel,Food,Drink — Authority: 146
  Tea drinkers will be happy to learn that they just might be protecting themselves against the risks of developing stomach and intestinal cancers. It appears that green tea can help fight gastrointestinal carcinogenesis. This is the process by which normal cells in the gastrointestinal tract can be transformed ...
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• Small Hairy Balls Hide Foul-Tasting Healthful Enzymes

  
  Impact Lab — Authority: 553
  Dutch researcher Saskia Lindhoud has discovered a new way to package enzymes by causing charged polymers to form a ‘ball of hair’ around them.Dutch researcher Saskia Lindhoud has discovered a new way to package enzymes by causing charged polymers to form a ‘ball of hair’ around them. Her approach significantly ...
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• Beverage can stay-tabs still unsafe: Study

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 728
  Washington, November 30 (ANI): A new study has suggested that beverage can stay-tabs pose swallowing risk.Three decades ago, U.S. manufacturers switched from removable can pull-tabs to stay-tabs, as there were a rising number of cases of children swallowing the pull-tabs.But, now experts have claimed that the new tabs ...
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• Stay-Tabs On Beverage Cans Pose Swallowing Risk To Children And Adolescents

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 702
  Three decades ago, a study revealed that beverage can pull-tabs were being swallowed by children, prompting a switch by U.S. manufacturers to stay-tabs. But a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) found that the new tabs are still potentially unsafe. "One of the ...
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