News tagged with digestive disorder

Licorice root found to contain anti-diabetic substance

It provides the raw material for liquorice candy, calms the stomach and alleviates diseases of the airways: liquorice root. Chosen as the "Medicinal plant 2012", the root has been treasured in traditional healing since ancient ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Treatment plan for children with autism often includes complementary therapies

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming a popular treatment for a variety of conditions, with national data showing it is used by about 12 percent of children.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created May 02, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Antibiotic Can Reduce Hospitalization for Rare Brain Disorder, Analysis Shows

(PhysOrg.com) -- A study analysis by researchers at the University of Cincinnati confirms that the antibiotic rifaximin can reduce hospitalizations of patients with a certain brain disorder caused by liver failure.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jun 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Vaccine trial flags challenge to celiac disease

An effective clinical treatment for coeliac disease (or gluten intolerance) is the ultimate objective of WEHI clinician scientist, Dr Bob Anderson. This month will see the beginning of a Phase 1 clinical trial for an experimental ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Apr 03, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (3) | comments 1