Routine self-exams and mammograms are important to keep your breasts healthy. If an abnormality is found, your doctor might order a biopsy to see a more detailed view of the breast tissue. An ...

The endoscopic landmarks for identifying gastro-oesophageal junction (GOJ) adopted in these guidelines are discordant, the proximal end of gastric folds (PEGF) on the one hand, the distal end of ...

Background and Aims: Because non-bleeding visible vessels (NBVV) of gastric peptic ulcers have the potential to re-bleed, endoscopic hemostatic treatment may be necessary during the first ...

Endoscopic surveillance is generally advised for patients with extensive atrophy or intestinal metaplasia, but not in case of precancerous conditions restricted to the antrum.2 Thus, we decided to ...

protruded and peripherally located NBVV in gastric ulcers have a higher chance of re-bleeding if preventive endoscopic hemostatic procedures are not performed.

Britain is in the grip of a gastric flu outbreak which has spread from hospitals in Scotland to the south coast, health chiefs said today. Levels of the virus, which has already affected 12 ...

Bowel habits vary from person to person. However, sudden changes can indicate an underlying health condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). For some ...

This allows people with lactose intolerance to enjoy milk without unwanted digestive symptoms. Lactose-free milk is considered a low-FODMAP choice, so if you have IBS and/or lactose intolerance this ...

The gastrocolic reflex is a physiological reflex that stimulates movement in your lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract after eating. It isn’t a disease or medical condition, but rather a normal response ...

Belly fat could be a sign that your health is at risk, with Type-2 diabetes and heart disease among the associated dangers. I carried out an experiment with the Trust Me, I’m a Doctor team and a ...