Gastrointestinal Disorders: Facts and General Information Document List

Digestive Disorders Publications - (44 Articles)

• Abdominal Bloating Common Among Americans
  A recent study reveals bloating is a common issue among Americans, with women more than twice as likely as men to report feeling bloated.
  Author: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  Publish Date: 2022-11-24

• How Intestinal Bacteria Affects Blood Sugar and Lipid Levels
  Influence of changes in intestinal bacteria on sugar and lipid metabolism finds secondary bile acids produced by the bacteria can influence blood glucose and lipid concentrations and parts of their molecular mechanisms.
  Author: Kumamoto University
  Publish Date: 2018-04-10

• Undetected Raccoon Roundworm Parasite Infections
  Study reveals raccoon roundworms (Baylisascaris procyonis) infect people more than previously assumed and create a disease risk for other animals, including humans.
  Author: University of California - Santa Barbara
  Publish Date: 2017-07-24 - Updated: 2020-03-24

• Association Between Gut Microbes and Brain Structure in People With IBS
  Study reveals findings about relationship between gut microorganisms and the brain in people with irritable bowel syndrome.
  Author: University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences
  Publish Date: 2017-05-07

• Human Intestinal Worms: Deworming and General Information
  Information on various types of worms humans can be infected with, includes information on signs and symptoms as well as treatment options for worms.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2017-05-05 - Updated: 2020-10-07

• Overview of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)
  General information regarding Fecal microbiota transplants (FMT), the taking of feces from a person and and placing it inside the colon of someone else.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2017-02-20 - Updated: 2018-05-01

• Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention
  Information regarding Non-Alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a term used to describe the accumulation of fat in the liver.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2015-12-24 - Updated: 2020-11-27

• Shigella (Shigellosis): Symptoms, Causes, Prevention, Treatment
  Information regarding Shigella infection (shigellosis), an intestinal disease with the main sign being diarrhea, which is often bloody.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2015-10-27 - Updated: 2020-12-10

• Stomach Microflora: Helicobacter and Bacteria
  Information regarding Helicobacter pylori, a Gram-negative, micro-aerophilic bacterium found in the stomach.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2015-04-28 - Updated: 2021-08-19

• Drug Resistant Shigellosis in America
  International travelers bringing multi-drug resistant intestinal illness to the United States and spreading it to others who have not traveled.
  Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  Publish Date: 2015-04-02 - Updated: 2021-08-21

• Lactic Bacteria: Digestive Health Information
  Information regarding intestinal flora and groups of microorganisms among which lactic bacteria perform essential functions.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2014-09-15 - Updated: 2021-11-09

• Yeast Infection Prevention Tips for Disabled
  Article examines natural approach to avoiding recurring urinary tract infections and digestive problems as well as yeast infections.
  Author: Dr. Eric Bakker, ND
  Publish Date: 2013-05-03 - Updated: 2021-11-23

• Taking Too Many Laxatives Danger to Health
  Examines the dangers of abuse of laxatives to lose weight which can create a dependence for bowel movements resulting in severe health conditions.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2012-11-11 - Updated: 2021-07-03

• U.S. Kidney Stone Prevlence Doubles Due to Obesity Epidemic
  Prevalence of kidney stones suggest the increase is due in large part to increase in obesity and diabetes among Americans.
  Author: University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences
  Publish Date: 2012-05-23 - Updated: 2021-09-14

• 50% of Adults Will Experience Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms by 2018
  Urinary and bladder symptoms are highly prevalent worldwide and rates will increase significantly as the population ages.
  Author: Wiley-Blackwell
  Publish Date: 2011-09-27 - Updated: 2014-10-26

• Greater Risk of Kidney Stones in Summer
  During summer increased outdoor exertion and chances of dehydration are a major factor in kidney stone formation.
  Author: Pacific Urology
  Publish Date: 2011-06-22 - Updated: 2018-06-30

• Fatty Liver Disease in Children and Teens
  Neither vitamin E nor diabetes drug metformin successfully reduced liver enzymes in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in children or teens.
  Author: Indiana University School of Medicine
  Publish Date: 2011-04-29

• Intestinal Bacteria Types
  Intestinal bacteria flora is hypothesized to have influence on how we react to diet and medicine absorbed through the gastro-intestinal tract.
  Author: University of Copenhagen
  Publish Date: 2011-04-21

• Dairy Colostrum and Leaky Gut Syndrome
  Bovine colostrum can massively reduce gut permeability also known as leaky gut syndrome.
  Author: Queen Mary, University of London
  Publish Date: 2011-02-25 - Updated: 2015-03-31

• Exercise Improves IBS and Symptoms
  The study suggests that even a slight increase in physical activity may reduce Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms and protect from deterioration.
  Author: University of Gothenburg
  Publish Date: 2011-01-25 - Updated: 2022-06-23

• Children in Areas with Few Pediatricians at Higher Risk for Serious Appendix Ruptures
  Children who live in areas with fewer pediatricians are more likely to suffer life-threatening ruptures of the appendix.
  Author: Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
  Publish Date: 2010-12-29

• Good Clostridia in the Gut Protect from Allergy and Autoimmunity
  Specific gut-dwelling bacteria control key immune cells that combat allergies and autoimmune diseases.
  Author: Vedanta Biosciences
  Publish Date: 2010-12-25

• Antibiotics Have Long Term Impact on Digestive System
  Short courses of antibiotics can leave normal gut bacteria harboring antibiotic resistance genes for up to two years.
  Author: Society for General Microbiology
  Publish Date: 2010-11-01 - Updated: 2015-03-31

• Day Case Gastric Banding Procedures
  SurgiCare is now offering gastric band procedures as a day case option so patients can recover in the comfort of their own home.
  Author: SurgiCare
  Publish Date: 2010-10-29

• Cholera Information Including Symptoms and Treatment
  Cholera is transmitted through ingestion of water contaminated with the cholera bacterium usually from feces or other effluent.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2010-10-23

• Foods That Cause Flatulence, Gas, Bloat, Burping
  List of foods that cause gas, burping and flatulence as well as the uncomfortable feeling of being bloated or gassy after eating.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2010-10-01 - Updated: 2019-08-02

• Terlipressin Treatment for Gastrointestinal Bleeding Reduces Serum Sodium
  Patients with severe portal-hypertensive bleeding treated with terlipressin may experience acute reduction of sodium in blood.
  Author: Wiley-Blackwell
  Publish Date: 2010-09-23 - Updated: 2016-06-13

• Oxy-Powder Shows Promise for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  Popular nutraceutical health supplement, Oxy-Powder has passed clinical trials for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with a 99.9 percent success rate.
  Author: Global Healing Center, Inc.
  Publish Date: 2010-09-21 - Updated: 2019-02-22

• Proof that Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is not in your Head
  Proof that a gut-wrenching complaint irritable bowel syndrome IBS is not in your head.
  Author: Technische Universitaet Muenchen
  Publish Date: 2010-08-19 - Updated: 2019-02-18

• Signs and Symptoms of Liver Disease
  Any form of liver disease will be time-consuming life-altering and often will be very costly in receiving medical assistance.
  Author: Katie Kelley
  Publish Date: 2010-06-06 - Updated: 2017-05-24

• Increases of Gastrointestinal Infections in Nursing Homes
  Data collected from nursing homes show almost 40 percent of gastrointestinal infections reported are CDIs.
  Author: Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority
  Publish Date: 2010-03-19

• Keeping a Healthy Bacterial Balance
  Treat certain health problems simply by eating a yogurt with the right bacteria in it.
  Author: European Molecular Biology Laboratory
  Publish Date: 2010-03-05 - Updated: 2013-03-24

• Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Reduces Need for Surgery
  Ulcerative colitis patients had a 41 percent reduction in colectomy after a year when treated with infliximab.
  Author: Mayo Clinic
  Publish Date: 2009-10-01 - Updated: 2010-11-06

• Fecal Incontinence - Loss of Bowel Control Information
  Fecal incontinence is the inability to control your bowels and stool may leak from the rectum unexpectedly.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2009-09-28 - Updated: 2016-09-24

• Test Diagnoses Chronic Allergic Condition
  Eosinophilic esophagitis also called EoE or allergic esophagitis has been on the rise since its initial identification in the late 1980s.
  Author: Mayo Clinic
  Publish Date: 2009-07-06

• Pseudomembranous Entercolitis: Facts and Treatment
  Pseudomembranous Colitis involves an infection of the persons large intestine with an overgrowth of the Clostridium Difficile Bacteria.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2009-06-26 - Updated: 2018-03-16

• Stomach Ulcers: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
  The most common form of ulcer is a duodenal ulcer which occurs within a person's small intestine, just beyond their stomach. Ulcers which form in a person's stomach are referred to as, Gastric Ulcers..
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2009-06-18 - Updated: 2022-01-09

• Diverticulitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments
  Diverticulitis is infection and/or inflammation of small bulging pouches called diverticula that develop on walls of the intestines, formation of pouches themselves is called diverticulosis.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2009-06-14 - Updated: 2020-03-09

• Ulcerative Colitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
  Ulcerative Colitis involves a chronic inflammation of the persons large intestine also referred to as their colon.
  Author: Thomas C. Weiss
  Publish Date: 2009-06-13 - Updated: 2018-03-16

• Environmental Pollution Increases Risk of Liver Disease
  A new study is the first to show that there is a previously unrecognized role for environmental pollution in liver disease.
  Author: American Gastroenterological Association
  Publish Date: 2009-05-31

• Gastric Bypass Surgery in Obese Patients
  Study examines outcomes of gastric bypass surgery in morbidly obese and superobese patients.
  Author: JAMA and Archives Journals
  Publish Date: 2009-04-20 - Updated: 2020-02-06

• Gastric Bypass Surgery General Overview
  Gastric bypass surgery includes both true bypass operations such as the Roux-En-Y and popular forms of weight loss surgery such as gastric banding.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2009-03-14 - Updated: 2020-02-06

• Digestive System Disorders
  There are many common digestive system disorders that prevent parts of the digestive system working as it should.
  Author: Francine Hemway
  Publish Date: 2009-03-14

• Amazing Facts Regarding the Human Digestive System
  The digestive system is simply the process that our body uses to glean the benefits of the foods we eat.
  Author: Disabled World
  Publish Date: 2009-03-12 - Updated: 2020-02-04