News tagged with painful ulcers

Olive oil could guard against developing ulcerative colitis

Eating more olive oil could help prevent ulcerative colitis, according to a new study co-ordinated by medical researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 02, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Common herbal medicine may prevent acetaminophen-related liver damage

A well-known Eastern medicine supplement may help avoid the most common cause of liver transplantation, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The finding came as a surprise to ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Nov 17, 2009 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 3

Research team identifies genes linked to ulcerative colitis

A study of the human genome led by Cedars-Sinai researchers has now identified genes linked to ulcerative colitis, offering clues as to what causes the condition and potential avenues for new therapies to treat the disease.

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Mar 17, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Ulcerative colitis treatment reduces need for surgery by almost half

A new study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has found that ulcerative colitis patients had a 41 percent reduction in colectomy after a year when treated with infliximab, according to a study published in the October 2009 issue ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Oct 01, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Simple screening test reduces invasive examinations for suspected bowel disease

A simple screening test identifies patients who are most likely to have inflammatory bowel disease and reduces the need for expensive, invasive and time consuming endoscopies, finds a study published in the British Medical ...

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created Jul 16, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Screaming Hoops Fans at Risk for Vocal Problems

(PhysOrg.com) -- With the ACC tourney gearing up and March Madness getting in full swing, basketball fans are topping decibel charts with their verbal support for their favorite college team.

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created Mar 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0