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FMT for Recurrent C. Difficile Infection

Could the preparation of frozen transplants simplify fecal microbiota transplantation without compromising safety and efficacy for patients with recurrent C. difficile infection?

Remedy for Hiatal Hernia

Along your digestive tract is an opening in the diaphragm that connects your esophagus and your stomach. When a small portion of your stomach pushes through this opening, also referred to as the hiatus, you develop a condition known as a hiatal hernia. Often referred to as a hiatus hernia, heredity

Acid Reflux in Children

Almost all children and adults have a little bit of reflux, often without being aware of it. It is important to know what to look for if you suspect your child is suffering from acid reflux.

Chronic Pancreatitis

Are there new and improved methods for diagnosing and treating chronic pancreatitis?

Women & GERD

While women may experience heartburn and acid reflux occasionally during pregnancy or after eating spicy foods, acid reflux that occurs regularly after almost every meal may be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Helicobacter Pylori Tests

Helicobacter pylori tests are used to detect a Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine (duodenum).

Quick Heartburn Cures

Heartburn (sometimes called acid indigestion), is a common condition that affects over 50 percent of Americans at least once monthly, according to eMedicineHealth.com. Heartburn is typically caused by certain foods and drinks, but may also be caused by pregnancy, pressure on the stomach, some prescr

Anti-Reflux Drugs, Antibiotics May Raise C. diff Risk

About 500,000 people in the U.S. become infected with the potentially fatal diarrhea bug Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) each year. Now a new study is shedding light on who is most at risk -- and why.

Update on Viral Hepatitis: 2007

The authors provide a concise review of recent developments in the field of viral hepatitis, based on publications between December 2006 and November 2007.