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Noninvasive Fecal Occult Blood Test Effective Screen for Lower GI Tract Lesions
August 2, 2011 The immunochemical fecal occult blood test is effective for predicting lesions in the lower intestine but not in the upper gastrointestinal tract, confirms a new ... > full story -
Cooked Green Vegetables, Dried Fruit, Legumes, and Brown Rice Associated With Fewer Colon Polyps
August 2, 2011 Eating legumes at least three times a week and brown rice at least once a week was linked to a reduced risk of colon polyps by 33 percent and 40 percent respectively, according to new research. High ... > full story -
Vegetarian Diet May Protect Against Common Bowel Disorder
July 19, 2011 Vegetarians are a third less likely to get a common bowel disorder (diverticular disease) than their meat eating counterparts, finds a new ... > full story -
Research in 'Westie' Dogs May Hold Answers to Similar Human Diseases
July 18, 2011 Scientists have announced preliminary findings in two major studies involving the health of West Highland white terriers also known as westies. Findings in these and other studies of Westies and ... > full story -
New Therapy Provides Hope for Millions of People Suffering from Bowel Incontinence
July 18, 2011 A new procedure is now available for the treatment of chronic bowel incontinence, a disorder impacting the lives of more than 18 million ... > full story -
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Low Adherence to Biopsy Guidelines Affects Celiac Disease Diagnosis in the United States
July 7, 2011 A new study has found that most patients undergoing biopsy of the small intestine do not have the recommended number of samples to diagnose celiac ... > full story -
Researchers Link Genetic Marker to Rectal Cancer Treatment
July 6, 2011 A team of researchers has identified a genetic marker that may predict which patients with rectal cancer can be cured by certain chemotherapies when combined with surgery. The discovery brings ... > full story -
A Gut-Full of Probiotics for Your Neurological Well-Being
July 5, 2011 Probiotics, often referred to as ‘good bacteria’, are known to promote a healthy gut, but can they promote a healthy mind? Exploring the new world of neurological probiotics, researchers ... > full story -
Functioning Small Intestine Created in Laboratory Experiments
July 5, 2011 Researchers have successfully created a tissue-engineered small intestine in mice that replicates the intestinal structures of natural intestine -- a necessary first step toward someday applying this ... > full story -
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MR Enterography as Effective as CT in Diagnosing Crohn's Disease, Reduces Radiation Exposure, Study Suggests
June 15, 2011 A new study has found that MR enterography (MRE) without the use of an anti-peristaltic agent were as reliable as CT enterography in determining the presence of Crohn's disease. Additionally, MRE ... > full story
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