CT Colonography Screens for Cancer, Osteoporosis
Abdominal scan checks bone mineral density with no additional radiation, minimal cost
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Finnish study says about 40% returned positive results in review of national program
full story » Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria
Study finds up to 30% of beneficial species, strains are significantly affected
full story » Bowel Prep Harder on Women Than Men
Experts offer advice on how to get ready for a colonoscopy
full story » Written Instructions Cut Bleeding Risk for Blood Thinner Use
Study found additional guidance led to fewer side effects
full story » Researchers ID Genetic Markers for Esophageal Cancer
Having 4 or more of these 11 genotypes triples risk of disease, study funds
full story » Study Sheds Light on Painkillers' Heart Risk
Cox-2 drugs, like Celebrex, less safe than Cox-1 drugs, like naproxen, study says
full story » One-Quarter of Biologic Drugs Have Had Safety Issues
International analysis finds 11% issued 'black box' warnings by FDA
full story » Acrylamide Doesn't Raise Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk
Large study found no danger from chemical produced during high-temp cooking
full story » Stomach Bacteria Might Guard Against Certain Throat Cancer
H. pylori could help prevent some esophageal adenocarcinomas, study suggests
full story » IBD, Liver Disease Patients Show Vitamin D Deficits
Those with certain digestive illnesses should have levels monitored, study says
full story » Infliximab-Based Treatment Effective for Crohn's Patients
Remicade alone or in combo with azathioprine better for inflammatory disorder
full story » Antibiotics May Not Cause Diarrheal Bacteria
Since testing is often on those already on drugs, some diagnoses could be wrong, study says
full story » Small Intestine Senses Bitter Toxins in Food
Finding could improve cancer, diabetes treatments, study suggests
full story » Doctors' Groups Collaborate on Care for Heart Patients
They offer guidelines for drug therapy that could harm digestive tract
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