Researchers are developing a novel antibiotic that they hope can help turn the tide in the epidemic of the nasty bug Clostridium difficile, or C. diff.

Some people who suffer with the fiery pain of heartburn are looking for natural ways to eliminate their problem. This article gives valuable information that will help these individuals.

How effective is the liver to abdominal area ratio (LAAR) score in determining the extent of damage in end-stage liver disease?

Are there certain considerations for clinicians when treating autoimmune hepatitis in elderly patients?

If you believe that heartburn cannot be cured then you are in for a surprise. A permanent cure for reflux is not simply a possibility but for thousands of people, has become a reality.

If your stomach feels queasy and you're feeling fatigued, you could be suffering from heartburn nausea weakness.Although it may seem strange to suffer from nausea or weakness if you have acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you need to remember that there are a number of sympt

It does not always follow that the ways of preventing acid reflux includes the penetration of the affected inner regions such as the stomach and the esophagus. Efforts made by the patient him/herself must be observed too, for there are ways by which proper physical activity can prevent the said cond

Can probiotics prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea or C difficile diarrhea? Do they play a role in the prevention of other GI diseases? Dr. David Johnson offers commentary and clinical guidance.

Drug therapies don't often work for extended periods of time in H. pylori disease. This new study explores the effectiveness of an antibiotic, rifabutin, in the treatment of this gastrointestinal infection.

Tired of being stricken with digestive disorders? This Great Taste No Pain review helps to explain a innovative way of finally eliminate gastrointestinal ailments.

This should include foods that prevent the condition or help get lead of the symptoms of acid reflux. Generally the causes are too much acid in the stomach which then refluxes into the esophagus.

Could monitoring certain biomarkers help clinicians to better understand treatment response in eosinophilic esophagitis?

What effect do selected probiotics, prebiotics, or their combination exert on the immune system, and how could they be used to help prevent and treat immunological disorders?

This article will show how someone who is suffering from the painful condition of acid reflux can literally cure it without any drugs or medication. It may sound too good to be true, but it is proven and has over a 90% success rate. If you have been popping pills to ease your acid reflux pains, then

Do colonoscopy quality report cards and standards of practice result in an improvement in adenoma-detection rates?

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Dr. David Johnson summarizes the practice-changing highlights from this year's Digestive Disease Week (DDW) meeting.

What do we know today about the diagnosis and management of the common forms of liver disease in adults and children?

Aloe vera has long been known as a soothing herb for cuts and burns. It can also be used to aid the immune system and improve the digestive tract. It's found in the form of gels, lotions, creams, shampoos and liquids. In liquid form, aloe vera is produced as a juice which works to prevent and treat