Emerging Drug Could Help Treat a Common Liver Disease Anjali Nimesh Nimesh26 Dec 2017 7:25 PM ISTTreating a liver disease called NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis), which affects 10 to 15 percent of obese individuals with type-2 diabetes...
Acid reflux associated with head and neck cancers in older adults Anjali Nimesh Nimesh23 Dec 2017 7:18 PM ISTBottom Line: Acid reflux was associated with cancer of the respiratory and upper digestive tracts in older adults.Why The Research Is Interesting:...
Diet low in specific amino acids may be the key to weight loss Anjali Nimesh Nimesh22 Dec 2017 7:28 PM ISTA worldwide epidemic of diabetes and obesity has led many individuals to try to lose weight by dieting - but reduced-calorie diets are notoriously...
How risky is to transplant hepatitis C-infected liver in uninfected patient ? Anjali Nimesh Nimesh22 Dec 2017 7:10 PM ISTA modeling study by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators finds that the availability of directly-acting antiviral (DAA) drugs to treat...
How to avoid over use of PPI Therapy Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli20 Dec 2017 8:00 PM ISTChronic use of PPIs has gained attention recently with the evidence of widespread overuse of the popular drugs and growing concern about the risk for...
Who all should be screened for Celiac Disease ? Anjali Nimesh Nimesh19 Dec 2017 7:20 PM ISTDr.Daniel Karb, MD, and associates in a Large Population-Based Study described the epidemiology of celiac disease and identified the potential target...
Bariatric surgery significantly linked with increased alcohol use and abuse Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli18 Dec 2017 7:30 PM ISTBariatric surgery significantly linked with increased levels of alcohol use and abuse is finding of a meta-analysis.Bariatric surgery is associated...
FDA approves premixed, low-volume colon-cleansing solution Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli18 Dec 2017 7:05 PM ISTThe Food and Drug Administration has approved a premixed sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide, and anhydrous citric acid oral solution (Clenpiq) for...
Preventing Colon Polyps: Another good reason to lose weight Anjali Nimesh Nimesh13 Dec 2017 7:22 PM ISTBeing over ideal body weight has known risks with respect to heart and blood pressure problems, but the list is growing! Being overweight can lead to...
Low FODMAP diet improves symptoms of IBS more than other diets Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli11 Dec 2017 7:28 PM ISTAdults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who followed a low FODMAP diet had fewer symptoms than those who followed standard dietary advice. They...
PPIs used alone not beneficial in Chronic Cough due to GERD: Expert Panel Report Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli11 Dec 2017 7:05 PM ISTCHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report for Chronic Cough Due to Gastroesophageal Reflux in Adults has been released after updating the 2006 ACCP...
New Drug effective against resistant hepatitis C found Anjali Nimesh Nimesh7 Dec 2017 7:20 PM ISTHepatitis C is caused by a highly infectious virus affecting millions across the globe and can lead to a variety of liver ailments. While the...
