Digestive System Disorders: Publications and Resources

Summary: The "Gastrointestinal Disorders: Facts and General Information" category from Disabled World offers a rich collection of publications, including articles and papers, focused on digestive system issues like heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and liver disease. These pieces break down complex topics - such as how food moves through the esophagus, stomach, and intestines or what goes wrong in conditions like GERD - into clear, practical insights. Many are peer-reviewed, ensuring accuracy, and they're written to be useful for anyone curious about gut health, including seniors or people with disabilities who might face unique digestive challenges. It's a handy resource for understanding symptoms, exploring treatments, and just getting a better grip on how our bodies handle food.

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Digestive System Disorders: Publications and Resources
Title of Document	Paper Author	Peer Review	Preface / Postface	Publication Type	Publish Date	Updated / Revised
Why Do Some People Gain Weight and Others Don't?	University of Copenhagen	Yes	✓ Preface	Informative	2022/12/26	2025/02/12
Abdominal Bloating Common Among Americans	Cedars-Sinai Medical Center	Yes			2022/11/24	2023/01/04
How Intestinal Bacteria Affects Blood Sugar and Lipid Levels	Kumamoto University				2018/04/10
Undetected Raccoon Roundworm Parasite Infections	University of California - Santa Barbara				2017/07/24	2020/03/24
Association Between Gut Microbes and Brain Structure in People With IBS	University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences	Yes			2017/05/07	2023/06/26
Human Intestinal Worms: Deworming and General Information	Ian C. Langtree			Informative	2017/05/05	2023/07/17
Overview of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)	Ian C. Langtree				2017/02/20	2018/05/01
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention	Thomas C. Weiss				2015/12/24	2020/11/27
Shigella (Shigellosis): Symptoms, Causes, Prevention, Treatment	Thomas C. Weiss		✓ Preface	Informative	2015/10/27	2025/02/13
Stomach Microflora: Helicobacter and Bacteria	Thomas C. Weiss				2015/04/28	2021/08/19
CDC Reports Drug Resistant Shigellosis in the U.S.	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)	Yes	✓ Preface	Announcement	2015/04/02	2025/02/13
Lactic Bacteria: Digestive Health Information	Thomas C. Weiss				2014/09/15	2021/11/09
Yeast Infection Prevention Tips for Disabled	Dr. Eric Bakker, ND				2013/05/03	2021/11/23
Taking Too Many Laxatives Danger to Health	Thomas C. Weiss				2012/11/11	2021/07/03
U.S. Kidney Stone Prevlence Doubles Due to Obesity Epidemic	University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences				2012/05/23	2021/09/14
50% of Adults Will Experience Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms by 2018	Wiley-Blackwell				2011/09/27	2014/10/26
Greater Risk of Kidney Stones in Summer	Pacific Urology				2011/06/22	2018/06/30
Fatty Liver Disease in Children and Teens	Indiana University School of Medicine				2011/04/29
Enterotypes: Intestinal Bacteria Types	University of Copenhagen	Yes			2011/04/21	2022/12/26
Dairy Colostrum and Leaky Gut Syndrome	Queen Mary, University of London				2011/02/25	2015/03/31
Exercise Improves IBS and Symptoms	University of Gothenburg				2011/01/25	2022/06/23
Children in Areas with Few Pediatricians at Higher Risk for Serious Appendix Ruptures	Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions				2010/12/29
Good Gut Clostridia Protects From Allergy and Autoimmunity	Vedanta Biosciences	Yes		Findings	2010/12/25	2024/05/13
Antibiotics Have Long Term Impact on Digestive System	Microbiology Society	Yes	✓ Preface	Findings	2010/11/01	2025/02/12
Day Case Gastric Banding Procedures	SurgiCare				2010/10/29
Cholera Information Including Symptoms and Treatment	Ian C. Langtree				2010/10/23
Food That Causes Flatulence, Gas, Bloat, Burping	Ian C. Langtree				2010/10/01	2023/04/17
Terlipressin Treatment for Gastrointestinal Bleeding Reduces Serum Sodium	Wiley-Blackwell				2010/09/23	2016/06/13
Oxy-Powder Shows Promise for Irritable Bowel Syndrome	Global Healing Center, Inc.				2010/09/21	2019/02/22
Scientific Evidence that IBS is Not in Your Head	Technische Universitaet Muenchen	Yes	✓ Preface ✓ Postface	Informative	2010/08/19	2025/04/19
Signs and Symptoms of Liver Disease	Katie Kelley				2010/06/06	2017/05/24
Increases of Gastrointestinal Infections in Nursing Homes	Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority				2010/03/19
Keeping a Healthy Bacterial Balance	European Molecular Biology Laboratory				2010/03/05	2013/03/24
Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Reduces Need for Surgery	Mayo Clinic				2009/10/01	2010/11/06
Fecal Incontinence - Loss of Bowel Control Information	Ian C. Langtree				2009/09/28	2016/09/24
Test Diagnoses Chronic Allergic Condition	Mayo Clinic				2009/07/06
Pseudomembranous Entercolitis: Facts and Treatment	Thomas C. Weiss				2009/06/26	2018/03/16
Stomach Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment	Thomas C. Weiss				2009/06/18	2022/01/09
Diverticulitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments	Ian C. Langtree				2009/06/14	2020/03/09
Ulcerative Colitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment	Thomas C. Weiss				2009/06/13	2018/03/16
Environmental Pollution Increases Risk of Liver Disease	American Gastroenterological Association				2009/05/31
Gastric Bypass Surgery in Obese Patients	JAMA and Archives Journals				2009/04/20	2020/02/06
Gastric Bypass Surgery General Overview	Ian C. Langtree				2009/03/14	2020/02/06
Examining Common Digestive System Disorders	Ian C. Langtree		✓ Preface	Informative	2009/03/14	2025/02/12
Amazing Facts Regarding the Human Digestive System	Ian C. Langtree		✓ Preface	Informative	2009/03/12	2025/02/12

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