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Surgery effective for oesophageal reflux
A US study has found that trans-oral fundoplication surgery is an effective treatment for patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, especially for those with persistent regurgitation despite proton pump inhibitor therapy.
Evidence that antibiotics may fight norovirus
Antibiotics aren't supposed to be effective against viruses. But new evidence in mice suggests antibiotics may help fight norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, report scientists at Washington University
Less costly plan for treatment of bleeding ulcers
The current standard of care for managing patients who receive endoscopic treatment for bleeding ulcers should be replaced by an equally safe and less...
Vibrating capsule shows promise as constipation treatment
An oral capsule that vibrates as it moves through the digestive tract has shown notable promise as a non-pharmacological treatment for constipation, according to...
GERD sufferers could be better off with a gastric by-pass – survey
The results of a large US analysis suggest that patients who are about to undergo bariatric surgery may be better off having a gastric...