Gastrointestinal Cancers: Screening, Treatments & More
Gastrointestinal cancers can be some of the most deadly types of tumors, but screening and treatments can make a difference.Here’s a rundown on the types of gastrointestinal cancers, along with their symptoms, treatments and tips for prevention.Gastro…
Learn MoreMirikizumab Tops Placebo for Moderately-to-Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with moderately-to-severely active ulcerative colitis, mirikizumab is more effective than placebo for inducing and maintaining clinical remission, according to a study published in the June 29 issu…
Learn MoreLa terapia de reemplazo hormonal podría aumentar el riesgo de reflujo crónico de una mujer
LUNES, 3 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Algunas mujeres toman terapia de reemplazo hormonal (TRH) para luchar contra los sofocos y sudoraciones nocturnas que acompañan a la menopausia, pero una nueva revisión de estudios sugiere que la terapia p…
Learn MoreHormone Therapy May Up Odds of GERD in Postmenopausal Women
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hormone therapy (HT) use is associated with increased risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) among postmenopausal women, according to a review published online June 27 in Menopause.Wafa A. Aldhaleei,…
Learn MoreHormone Replacement Therapy May Raise a Woman’s Risk for Chronic Reflux
MONDAY, July 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Some women take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to combat the hot flashes and night sweats that accompany menopause, but a new study review suggests hormone therapy may increase a woman’s risk for developing …
Learn MoreAnti-Reflux Mucosectomy Effective for GERD in Long Term
THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), anti-reflux mucosectomy (ARMS) shows long-term efficacy and is also effective for patients with reflux hypersensitivity, according to a study publish…
Learn MoreGI Disease Is Most Common Diagnosis for Nonmigrant U.S. Travelers
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Of U.S. travelers with confirmed or probable travel-related diagnoses, the majority are nonmigrant travelers, who most often receive a gastrointestinal disease diagnosis, according to research published in…
Learn More¿Es el dolor de estómago de un niño un problema grave? Muchos padres no están seguros, según una encuesta
LUNES, 19 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los niños sufren muchos dolores de estómago. La forma en que un padre responde puede variar, al igual que las causas, según la Encuesta Nacional de Salud de los Niños del Hospital Pediátrico Nacional C.S….
Learn MoreAcupuncture, Doxylamine-Pyridoxine Ease Nausea, Vomiting in Pregnancy
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women with moderate-to-severe nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), both acupuncture and doxylamine-pyridoxine are efficacious, and the combination may yield a larger benefit than either treatment alone…
Learn MoreWhat Is Gastritis and How Is It Treated?
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You’re feeling bloated, nauseous and in pain. What is wrong?It may be gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining that can come on suddenly or gradually. It can also lead to other problems, according to t…
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