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Muscle cell infusion shown to strengthen sphincters in animals

A new study shows that muscle cells grown in the lab can restore an intestine's ability to squeeze shut properly. The work, performed in dogs and rats, might ultimately help treat patients with conditions such as gastric ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Dec 04, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Fecal incontinence and quality of life

Fecal incontinence (FI) is a normal part of aging, or the perception that no treatment is available. Doctors may fail to comprehend patient hints about diarrhea and FI or may be reluctant to ask about fecal leakage, perhaps ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jul 22, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1




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Incontinence sufferers have lower quality of life

[B]Debate continues over testing and treatment, balance may be needed[/B] An article published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology highlights the ongoing debate over whether testing is necessary prior to diagnosis and ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 16, 2006 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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