Treating Hepatitis C in the Elderly
A literature review by Mindikoglu and Miller showed that hepatitis C progresses more rapidly in patients over 65 years of age, resulting in more severe fibrosis. The authors discuss the safety and efficacy of therapies for this population. CMS ... [... more]
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What's Your Core Score?
This test is not intended to replace or supersede a physician's advice. If you have questions about your digestive health, see your physician or health care provider. Your answers reflect positive digestive health. Continue to demonstrate good ... [... more]
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Constipation
Constipation is the infrequent and difficult passage of stool. The frequency of bowel movements among healthy people varies greatly, ranging from three movements a day to three a week. As a rule, if more than three days pass without a bowel ... [... more]
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Understanding Gallstones
The gallbladder sits beneath the liver and stores bile (a key digestive "juice"). Gallstones are crystallized pieces of bile, which can range in size from microscopic to more than one inch. Almost 1 million Americans are diagnosed with [... more]
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Peptic Ulcer Disease & H. pylori
There are more than one million ulcer-related hospitalizations each year. Direct costs to the health care system are more than $2 billion per year. Indirect costs (time lost from work, time spent unproductively) are more than $500 million. For ... [... more]
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SI DESEA MÁS INFORMACIÓN, VISITE :
La acidez es el síntoma más común de un estado denominado reflujo gastroesofágico o reflujo ácido. El esfínter (músculo especializado), conocido como esfínter esofágico bajo (LES, por sus [... more]
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Heartburn Basics
Heartburn is the most common symptom of a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux. Heartburn occurs when acid or other stomach contents back up in the esophagus. While heartburn is rarely ... [... more]
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Understanding Peptic Ulcer Disease
Peptic ulcer disease occurs when painful sores develop in the lining of the stomach or intestines. Frequent or long-term use of common pain medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may also lead to stomach ulcers. Ulcers ... [... more]
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