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New Treatment for IBS

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

LX1031, a drug that inhibits serotonin production, relieves symptoms and increases stool consistency in patients with nonconstipating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study by Philip Brown et al. in the August issue of Gastroenterology. Serotonin (also called 5-hydroxytryptamine or … Continue reading →

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New Word on GERD?

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are useful for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), although heartburn completely resolves in only 40% of patients that take these drugs. Furthermore, long-term use of PPIs can increase risk for pneumonia, Clostridium difficile infection, and bone … Continue reading →

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Curbing Crohn’s for the Long Term?

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Most people with Crohn’s disease receive surgery, yet the disease comes back a short time later. A study in the July issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology reports that giving patients low doses of infliximab immediately after surgery prevents disease … Continue reading →

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