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A Surgeon You Can Swallow
In the future, tablet-shaped
robots could perform some
surgical operations without
injuring the body. A new
publication shows how such
surgical bio-microrobots
might function. ... > full story
The Tooth Whisperers
The phrase, "the eyes are
the windows to the soul," is
attributed to several
authors and philosophers.
But the phrase, "your teeth
are the windows to your
health," can be attributed
to Mohamed Bassiouny, DMD,
... > full story
Gene That Helps Control Production Of Stomach Acid Discovered
Researchers have discovered
a gene that helps control
the secretion of acid in the
stomach -- information that
could one day aid scientists
... > full story
Waste From Gut Bacteria Helps Host Control Weight, Researchers Report
A single molecule in the
intestinal wall, activated
by the waste products from
gut bacteria, plays a large
role in controlling whether
... > full story
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Three Esophageal, Stomach Cancer Subtypes Linked To Smoking; One Associated With Alcohol Use
November 30, 2008 — Researchers who have been following the health of more than 120,000 residents of the Netherlands for more than two decades have found that smoking is associated with two forms of esophageal cancer as ... > full story -
Stomach Ulcer Bug Causes Bad Breath
November 29, 2008 — Bacteria that cause stomach ulcers and cancer could also be giving us bad breath, according to research published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology. For the first time, scientists have found ... > full story -
Sealing Off Portion Of Intestinal Lining Treats Obesity, Resolves Diabetes In Animal Model
November 27, 2008 — Lining the upper portion of the small intestine with an impermeable sleeve led to both weight loss and restoration of normal glucose metabolism in an animal model of obesity-induced diabetes. ... > full story -
What Is The Etiology Of Cardiac Syndrome X?
November 27, 2008 — Cardiac syndrome X, a special subform of non-cardiac chest pain with abnormal electrocardiographic but normal coronary angiogram, originates mostly from disorders of the esophagus and stomach. A ... > full story -
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Soluble Fiber, Antispasmodics And Peppermint Oil Should Be Used To Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Study Suggests
November 24, 2008 — Fiber, antispasmodics and peppermint oil are all effective therapies for irritable bowel syndrome and should become first-line treatments, according to a new ... > full story -
Study Identifies Double-balloon Enteroscopy As Cost-effective Approach For Obscure GI Bleeding
November 24, 2008 — A cost-effectiveness analysis shows that an initial double-balloon enteroscopy is a cost-effective approach for patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. However, capsule-directed DBE, which ... > full story -
Simple Blood Test For Colon Cancer: New Early-warning Test Detects Polyps Before Cancer Sets In
November 21, 2008 — Researchers in Israel have developed a simple early-warning test that can detect colon cancer in the blood. Using biomarkers, it is the first test on the market that can detect cells of colon polyps ... > full story -
Brain Compound 'Throws Gasoline Onto The Fire' Of Schizophrenia
November 21, 2008 — New research has traced elevated levels of a specific compound in the brain to problem-solving deficits in patients with schizophrenia. The finding suggests that drugs used to suppress the compound, ... > full story -
Gut Check Reveals Vast Multicultural Community Of Bugs In Bowels
November 19, 2008 — Mention the phrase "diverse ecosystem," and it conjures images of tropical rainforests and endangered coral reefs. It also describes the human colon. A new study reveals in greater detail than ever ... > full story -
Immune System And Intestinal Bacteria: The Key To Balanced Cohabitation
November 18, 2008 — Researchers have just discovered a key mechanism that maintains the essential balance between bacteria living in our intestine and the immune system controlling them. Their research, published in the ... > full story
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