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Gastrointestinal bleeding after stroke may increase risk of death

5 Sep 2008 - General Gastroenterology News
People who have gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding after a stroke are more likely to die or become severely disabled than stroke sufferers with no GI bleeding, according to a study published in the ... - more

HIV therapy shows promise against pancreatic cancer

2 Sep 2008 - New and Emerging Gastroenterology Therapies
The first clinical trial to use an HIV drug as cancer therapy has shown that it can help increase chances of recovery from pancreatic cancer. When given in combination with the usual chemotherapy and ... - more

Fearsome-smelling gas could have beneficial uses in medicine

30 Aug 2008 - Effective Gastroenterology Treatments
A single breath of hydrogen sulphide, a gas best known for its rotten-egg smell, can kill. But at low concentrations, hydrogen sulphide could protect vital organs during surgery, research conducted ... - more

Healthy diet and exercise key to strong bones

30 Aug 2008 - Effective Gastroenterology Treatments
Eating a diet rich in calcium and staying healthy with plenty of regular exercise is the key to reduce the risks of developing osteoporosis – a major health concern in Australia, especially ... - more

Study shows benefits of a high omega 3 diet in older adults

29 Aug 2008 - New and Emerging Gastroenterology Therapies
A study conducted by Phoenix-based Kronos Longevity Research Institute (KLRI) found that a diet high in omega-3 fat improves insulin sensitivity and reduces inflammatory markers, but does not alter ... - more

MSG use linked to obesity

28 Aug 2008 - General Gastroenterology News
People who use monosodium glutamate, or MSG, as a flavour enhancer in their food are more likely than people who don't use it to be overweight or obese even though they have the same amount of ... - more

Colon cancer linked to unequal gene activity

27 Aug 2008 - General Gastroenterology News
Researchers in Ohio have discovered that a subtle difference in the activity of a pair of genes may be responsible for one of every 10 colon cancer cases. - more

Vitamin C injections slow tumour growth in mice

20 Aug 2008 - Effective Gastroenterology Treatments
High-dose injections of vitamin C, also known as ascorbate or ascorbic acid, reduced tumour weight and growth rate by about 50 percent in mouse models of brain, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers, ... - more

Dads may be the key to healthy kids

20 Aug 2008 - General Gastroenterology News
Researchers from the University of Newcastle are leading a world-first study which builds on new knowledge that children are most likely to be guided by a father's eating and exercise habits. - more

Parents call for ban on advertising of unhealthy foods

19 Aug 2008 - Hot Gastroenterology Topics
Parents are becoming increasingly concerned about food advertising and the techniques used to target children. - more