Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) News
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The damage of bile reflux
The condition, which is frequently misdiagnosed as acid reflux, can be difficult to treat. Read Summary > -
Rebound reflux from some meds may cause dependence
Rebound acid reflux caused from the use of popular proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) reflux meds may cause medication dependence, researchers say. Read Summary > -
7 years enough to protect biologic drugs, White House says
White House officials say seven years is long enough for biologic medications to have patent protection from less expensive generic rivals. Read Summary > -
Hospitals close to agreeing to accept Medicare cuts
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system. Read Summary > -
Wal-Mart supports employer health insurance mandate
The Associated Press is reporting that the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it supports an employer health insurance mandate. Read Summary > -
Constipation often leads to other health problems
A review of scientific evidence has found that often very private problem of constipation can increase a person's for or lead to serious health problems such as hemorrhoids, anal fissures, colonic conditions, and urologic disorders. Read Summary > -
'Virtual colonoscopies' effective, study finds
Researchers in Italy have found that a type of colonoscopy that uses high-powered X-rays detects tumors and precancerous growths as well as standard colonoscopies. Read Summary > -
Race may affect colon care
New research published in the Archives of Surgery has found that Black Americans have less access to colonrectal cancer specialists, suggesting they may not be getting the most timely or appropriate treatment. Read Summary >
