http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 23 May 2012 19:33:14 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/stones.php Digestive System Disorders The number of Americans suffering from kidney stones between 2007 and 2010 nearly doubled since 1994, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and RAND. Wed, 23 May 2012 19:21:20 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/stones.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/urinary-tract.php Digestive System Disorders Nearly half the world’s adults will experience lower urinary tract symptoms by 2018 - Study provides detailed projections for North and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:33:09 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/urinary-tract.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/kidney-stones-summer.php Digestive System Disorders Summer's Arrival Increases Risk of Kidney Stones - Hot, dry weather boosts stone incidence; three steps can cut risks, expert says. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:02:02 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/kidney-stones-summer.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/fatty-liver.php Digestive System Disorders Neither vitamin E nor diabetes drug metformin successfully reduced liver enzymes in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in children or teens. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:43:25 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/fatty-liver.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/gut-bacteria.php Digestive System Disorders What's your intestinal bacteria type? New research shows that an individual’s intestinal bacteria flora, regardless of nationality, gender and age, organizes itself in certain clusters. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:33:15 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/gut-bacteria.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/colostrum.php Digestive System Disorders Is dairy colostrum the key to Olympic success? Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:41:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/colostrum.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/exercise-ibs.php Digestive System Disorders The study, which was conducted at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg and at Alingsas Hospital, included 102 IBS patients between the ages of 18 and 65. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:28:29 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/exercise-ibs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/appendix-rupture.php Digestive System Disorders Children who live in areas with fewer pediatricians are more likely to suffer life-threatening ruptures of the appendix than those in areas with more pediatricians, even when accounting for other factors such as the number of hospitals, imaging technology, insurance coverage and the number of surgeons in an area, according to a study from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:31:12 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/appendix-rupture.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/clostridia.php Digestive System Disorders Boston-Based Start-up Vedanta Advancing Therapy Based on the Discovery. Sat, 25 Dec 2010 14:49:56 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/clostridia.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/antibiotics-digestive.php Digestive System Disorders Short courses of antibiotics can leave normal gut bacteria harbouring antibiotic resistance genes for up to two years after treatment, say scientists writing in the latest issue of Microbiology, published on 3 November. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:42:52 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/antibiotics-digestive.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/gastric-band.php Digestive System Disorders The UK's Leading Weight Loss Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery Provider Launches Bariatric Solution - Another bariatric solution has been launched by SurgiCare, the UK's leading weight loss surgery provider. SurgiCare is now offering gastric band procedures as a day case option, so that patients can recover in the comfort of their own home. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:40:11 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/gastric-band.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/cholera.php Digestive System Disorders Cholera is transmitted through ingestion of water contaminated with the cholera bacterium, usually from faeces or other effluent. Sat, 23 Oct 2010 11:29:33 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/cholera.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/gas.php Digestive System Disorders Your body naturally releases gas as a byproduct of undigested foods. It's normal to experience burping and flatulence as most people produce about 1 to 4 pints a day and pass gas about 14-20 times a day. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:35:07 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/gas.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/gastrointestinal-bleeding.php Digestive System Disorders Hyponatremia may lead to neurological complications. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:39:44 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/gastrointestinal-bleeding.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/ibs-oxy-powder.php Digestive System Disorders Natural Product Shows Promise for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with 99% Success Rate. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:35:04 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/ibs-oxy-powder.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/crohns-disease/crohns-surgery.php Crohn's Disease Researchers dispute other study findings that show nearly two times greater incidence of surgery. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:19:20 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/crohns-disease/crohns-surgery.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/ibs-proof.php Digestive System Disorders Proof that a gut-wrenching complaint - irritable bowel syndrome - is not in your head - Identifying a specific cause offers hope for effective treatment. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:57:01 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/ibs-proof.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/liver-diseases.php Digestive System Disorders The liver is one of the largest organs in the human body and processes alcohol and other toxins while removing waste from the blood stream. It also stores useful nutrients such as vitamins, sugars and fats. Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:59:55 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/liver-diseases.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/crohns-disease/aspirin-crohns.php Crohn's Disease Regular use of aspirin increases risk of Crohn's disease by 5 times... Tue, 04 May 2010 09:18:54 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/crohns-disease/aspirin-crohns.php http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/c-difficile.php Digestive System Disorders Studies Show Significant Increases of C. Difficile Infections (CDI) - Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority data shows almost 40 percent of gastrointestinal infections in nursing home patients are CDI related and bloodstream infection risk reduction strategies in PA health facilities are questioned. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:27:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/health/digestive/c-difficile.php