Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease
Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes
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Noninvasive Surgery Effective for Acid Reflux Disease
New technique eliminates pain, requires less recovery time, surgeon says
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Scientists ID Enzyme That Allows Dysentery Amoeba to Hide
Finding could lead to more effective treatments for diarrhea worldwide, study says
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FDA Panel Recommends Enbrel for Pediatric Patients
But experts also express concern about psoriasis drug's possible risks for children; action follows agency warning that drug label needs strengthening
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Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Is Key to Easing Diabetes
Patients who dropped most pounds went off diabetes meds and into remission, study found
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Whole Milk Cheaper, Effective Contrast Agent for GI Scans
It also tasted better than oral barium solution, study finds
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High-Volume Hospitals Better for Abdominal Aortic Rupture Repairs
Endovascular procedures have lower death rates than those units using open surgery, study finds
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FDA Starts Safety Review of Autoimmune Disorder Drugs
Reports of increased cancer risk among young users of TNF blockers prompts action
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Chronic Stomach Inflammation Boosts Cancer Risk
Damage to DNA could cause cell mutations that lead to disease, study concludes
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Anemia Drugs May Speed Tumor Growth in Some Cancer Patients
Widely prescribed blood-boosters might stimulate malignant cells, hasten death, study says
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Gut Bacteria Fights Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Mouse study finds molecule boosted cells eliminating colitis, Crohn's symptoms
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Patients Pleased With Laparoscopic GERD Surgery
Anti-reflux procedure improved quality of life, cut need for 2nd treatment
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Probiotics Help Adult Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
The 'good bacteria' also boost gastrointestinal functioning, study found
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Repeat Colonoscopies Underused in High-Risk Patients
Other research found traditional colonoscopy still better than virtual version
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Advances Aid Treatment, Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
Disorder triggered by gluten in common foods, such as bread, pasta, often goes unnoticed
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