2009-10-03 18:16:27
Overuse of antibiotics may lead to the death of good gut bacteria, according to a study performed on mice ... read more
2009-10-03 18:00:06
Soluble psyllium fiber is the most effective treatment for IBS, according to researchers in the Netherlands. Many people use ... read more
2009-07-09 09:36:56
For people with celiac disease, a meal involving wheat products can trigger stomach cramping, diarrhea, and bloating. The condition ... read more
2009-04-12 17:32:24
Some Japanese tradition herbal formulas may help patients with GI problems who experience unwanted side effects of conventional Western ... read more
2009-04-12 17:28:56
Broccoli sprouts contain sulforaphane, a compound that can act as an antibiotic, reducing the prevalence of H. pylori in ... read more
2009-03-30 20:21:36
Northwestern University researchers are working on an oral vaccine that uses probiotics for the delivery of the vaccine. The ... read more
2009-02-28 20:37:38
Researchers in the U.S. and Europe have shown that aspirin helps reduce the likelihood of developing colon polyps, which ... read more
2009-02-15 14:57:01
Many researchers and lay people believe that probiotics, good microorganisms that are found in the body, can be beneficial ... read more
2009-02-15 14:55:57
The FDA has approved heartburn drug Kapidex as a prescription proton-pump inhibitor. Kapidex is in the same class as ... read more
2009-01-05 18:12:27
Doctors at the American College of Gastroenterology recently reviewed over 300 studies on IBS and created an updated list ... read more
2009-01-05 18:11:15
Researchers in Granada and Barcelona have discovered that maslinic acid, a compound occurring naturally in the leaves and skin ... read more
2008-12-05 09:31:35
Because IBS symptoms are unique for each individual, people who think they have IBS should see a doctor for ... read more
2008-11-18 16:52:03
A study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) shows that nearly half of patients with IBS experienced relief ... read more
2008-07-29 19:45:58
The new trend in medical treatment is toward electronic medical consulting. Many physicians are offering consultations via the Internet ... read more
2008-07-03 20:29:15
The symptoms of IBS can be relieved with cognitive behavioral therapy, which has traditionally involved costly sessions with a ... read more
2008-06-20 18:48:29
Scientists in Great Britain recently discovered that TRPV1, the pain receptor that responds to the compound that causes the ... read more
2008-06-15 17:59:49
Dr. Michael Camilleri and fellow researchers at the Mayo Clinic tested a new drug called prucalopride on 620 volunteers ... read more
2008-06-02 04:37:56
Methylnaltrexone has been approved by the FDA for once-daily use in patients who suffer from constipation due to opioid ... read more
2008-06-02 04:37:38
Dr. Michael Camilleri and fellow researchers at the Mayo Clinic tested a new drug called prucalopride on 620 volunteers ... read more
2008-05-29 04:24:51
A group of researchers tested a new medicine for control of postprandial distress syndrome (bloating and dyspepsia after meals). ... read more
2008-05-02 11:28:29
The drug lubiprostone (Amitiza) has been approved by the FDA for women with IBS-related constipation (IBS-C), which makes it ... read more
2008-04-17 13:48:12
Callisto Pharmaceuticals has submitted an investigational new drug (IND) application to study a substance SP-304 (Guanilib) related to a ... read more
2008-04-12 11:19:16
Have you ever had a symptom you neglected to report to your doctor because you felt it was insignificant? ... read more
2008-04-12 11:17:37
Due to unstated reasons, Swiss drug maker Novartis has further limited distribution of Zelnorm, the only FDA-approved drug that ... read more
2008-01-10 11:02:59
AGI Therapeutics is a small company of just 10 employees. However, this tiny Ireland-based pharmaceuticals company is tackling a ... read more
2007-11-18 14:40:32
A diagnostic test development company, Prometheus Laboratories, Inc., acquired the exclusive right to distribute Lotronex® in the United States. ... read more
2007-11-18 14:39:16
Dynogen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the start of an early phase of clinical research of their new medicine which promotes ... read more
2007-10-10 12:32:20
A new study released by Associated Press showed that an antibiotic called Rifaximin can improve the symptoms of IBS. ... read more
2007-10-10 12:31:37
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals submitted a supplemental new drug application to the FDA to market their drug, Amitiza®, currently used for ... read more
2007-10-10 12:30:41
Novartis , the pharmaceutical company that produces Zelnorm®, is now allowed to distribute the drug on a limited basis ... read more
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