Lower GI Complaints
Lower GI Complaints
In the US, it is estimated that 100 million cases of acute diarrhea occur per year. Gastroenteritis is estimated to cause about 5 to 10 million deaths per year worldwide, and about 10,000 deaths per year in the United States.
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Chronic constipation due to presacral teratoma in a 36-year-old woman: a case
Introduction Teratomas are tumours composed of various cell types representing more than one germ layer. Teratomas derived from germ cells occur in...
As Use of Herbal Remedies Soars, Patients Taking These and Cardiovascular Medications May be at Heightened Risk of Dangerous, Potentially Life-Threatening Interactions
"Many people have a false sense of security about these herbal products because they are seen as 'natural,'" said Arshad Jahangir, M.D.,...
Malignant melanoma of the rectum: a case report
IntroductionIn this patient, an emergency presentation of rectal bleeding led to an unusual diagnosis. Rectal bleeding is a common presentation of...
Are ‘Cascades’ Changing the Face of Clinical Guidelines?
Despite the huge wealth of knowledge on which they are based, guidelines often fail to influence healthcare in the parts of the world where they are...
Issues in Drug Development for Gastrointestinal Motor Disorders
With regard to new drugs that increase intestinal motility, a focused approach has recently been seen with the new, selective 5-HT4 receptor agonists...
