Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the medicines commonly prescribed to reduce gastric acid and to protect the stomach, thereby preventing stomach ulce...
Gastroenterology
Probiotics found beneficial for liver also
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are proven to improve gut health by boosting the population of “helpful” microbes that reside...
Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Misdiagnosed as Acute Appendicitis
A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm is a serious life-threatening condition, which is usually prevalent in old age group. Unusual presentation in a y...
Short acting Calcium channel blockers linked to pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer occurs among older individuals who also have chronic comorbid medical conditions, such as hypertension. Antihypertensive medication ...
Which NSAID has best gastrointestinal safety in Arthritis- Check it out
NSAIDs are often used to treat pain and joint inflammation in people with arthritis, but they can cause damage to the intestinal tract including ulcer...
Liver function abnormalities more prevalent in north Indian men : Study
On the occasion of World Liver day, SRL Diagnostics has revealed that Northern states may have a higher number of undetected liver-related diseases th...
Non-invasive diagnostic tests for H. Pylori
Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) is a type of bacteria present in the stomach of some people is believed to cause a number of cancers, including stomach...
Fecal microbiota transplantation improves cognition in hepatic encephalopathy
Liver cirrhosis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, with complications such as HE hepatic encephalopathy resulting in recurrent emergency h...
Gut Bacteria may lead to over-nutrition and obesity
Gut Bacteria have been associated with several good effects for the body. They play a crucial role in the host immune system, modulation of inflammato...
Intestinal bacteria can alter blood sugar, lipid levels
More than 100 trillion bacteria from an estimated 1,000 different species inhabit our intestines which have been discovered to influence various physi...
