An alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test measures the amount of this enzyme in the blood. ALT is found mainly in the liver, but also in smaller amounts in the kidneys, heart, muscles, and pancreas.

Learn how exercise can help reduce stress, build stronger bones, and help you manage your ulcerative colitis.

What do we learn in this new study about the most current treatment and management strategies for obesity? Are surgical options preferred over drug therapies?

If you recently had a PEG tube placed, or may need one in the near future, you're probably overwhelmed and wondering what may happen with it. Yes, you may have some complications with your PEG tube. However, communication with your health care team is essential to prevent and deal with any complicat

Should clinicians consider adding the glucocorticosteroid, budesonide-MMX, to treatment regimens for mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis?

How do gastrointestinal disorders such as functional dyspepsia develop, and what are the most effective treatment options available?

How do proton pump inhibitors prior to endoscopy affect the classification of patients with either NERD or esophagitis?

Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH, FACG, discusses the current clinical experience regarding the pathogenesis and pathology of true food allergies vs true IBD.

Acid reflux disease is a condition that develops when there is abnormal reflux of stomach acids into the esophagus. Most people experience this phenomenon occasionally, especially after eating.

For many women, even if they never experience heartburn before, may suffer from it while pregnant. There are ways to reduce your chances of experiencing heartburn by modifying your diet.

Are there new and improved methods for diagnosing and treating chronic pancreatitis?

Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to a variety of stomach problems, from a night of vomiting to a serious case of gastritis. Stomach acid levels are affected by alcohol, and heavy drinking can cause discomfort or irritate conditions (such as ulcers) that you already have. If you have stomach pa

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The period under review has seen a continuation of the debate on the management of dyspepsia.

Mild hypothermia is a potentially effective treatment for reducing intracranial pressure--a major cause of mortality in acute liver failure patients. Does the evidence support its therapeutic use?

Stomach acid can be a tricky thing, especially if you suffer from acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease, where stomach acid levels are high. Understanding stomach acid, how it works, and what triggers levels to change can keep heartburn at bay and help avoid troublesome stomachaches.

Caring for a bedridden patient can be a challenge in itself; however, adding a feeding tube to the scenario makes proper care just that much more delicate. Bedridden patients with feeding tubes will rely on their caregiver for their every need. Understanding how to provide them with the most nurturi

Dr David Johnson provides a comprehensive review of the most interesting and intriguing topics that were presented at this year's Digestive Disease Week (DDW) meeting.

Acid reflux disease is a painful disease that can lead to serious life threatening complications if left untreated. When a child is diagnosed with acid reflux disease it can be devastating.

This new study underscores the importance of prevention and reversal of hepatic fibrosis as management strategies for autoimmune hepatitis. How is this best achieved?