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February 28, 2022
Globally, gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common gastrointestinal condition. GERD can refer to a variety of conditions including non-erosive gastroesophageal acid reflux disease (NERD). This is […]
February 22, 2022
There are several types of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) – erosive and non-erosive (NERD). Erosive GERD is the most common form of the condition, while non-erosive […]
February 15, 2022
There are several different tests used to determine whether you have Celiac Disease. The most common way to diagnose the disorder is through a biopsy, a […]
February 7, 2022
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women and men in the United States. While it is curable with early detection, it is not always possible to […]
January 29, 2022
Even though Crohn’s disease is only a small percentage of the population in the United States, it can have serious and severe symptoms that can make […]
January 19, 2022
While Crohn’s disease affects only 1.3% of the US population, it can cause severe and life-threatening complications. Crohn’s disease, also known as inflammatory bowel disease, is […]
January 13, 2022
There are several stages of colon cancer, and the type of stage you have will help your doctor determine how aggressive your condition is. A lower […]
January 5, 2022
Although relatives of people with Celiac Disease are not usually screened for the condition, they can request a biopsy to determine if they have the condition. […]
December 29, 2021
We all suffer from sickness in one form or another throughout our lifetime. Some diseases are more serious than others, but whether you are suffering from […]
December 22, 2021
When dealing with medical research there are no guarantees. All clinical trials have risks, but so does every treatment, test, or procedure. Sometimes the preferred treatment […]
December 15, 2021
Clinical trials are conducted in phases that build upon one another which are designed to answer certain questions. Clinical trial volunteers can expect different benefits and […]
December 8, 2021
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, roughly 70 million Americans suffer from gastrointestinal tract conditions. Whether you are in that group or […]
November 26, 2021
The brain is the most powerful muscle in the human body. It controls everything we do, every breath we take, so it makes sense that it […]
November 16, 2021
The Investigative Clinical Research Group in Annapolis is a group of doctors and researchers that are dedicated to finding relief for those who suffer from gastrointestinal […]
November 11, 2021
Gastroenterologists (GI doctor) are doctors that diagnose and treat cancers and other illnesses that affect the GI tract (gastrointestinal, colorectal, liver, pancreatic). Much like the doctors […]
November 4, 2021
The effects of diet on gastrointestinal issues have been widely discussed and studied, and while we know how certain foods can trigger gastrointestinal symptoms, the long-term […]
October 28, 2021
They say that “You reap what you sow.” Newton’s Third Law of Motion says that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Karmic Law says […]
October 21, 2021
As we reach a certain age, it becomes more important to get regular cancer screenings. Colorectal Cancer is a killer that tends to affect people over […]
October 15, 2021
Taro Gomi, the author of Everyone Poops, taught us that in an attempt to destigmatize the normal bodily function that every living thing has to do, […]
October 11, 2021
Celiac Disease is often unjustly confused with a fad diet that took over the world five years ago. Let’s go ahead and clear up one misconception […]
September 30, 2021
There are a number of different gastrointestinal issues that affect millions of people on a daily basis. Doctors and pharmacologists work tirelessly to produce methods that […]
September 24, 2021
Although Crohn’s disease only affects about 1.3% of the United States population, it has serious and painful symptoms that can make life miserable and bring on […]
September 15, 2021
In the mid-2010s, the United States was inundated with people who were avoiding gluten like it was the plague. Gluten-free dining became the new trend in […]
September 6, 2021
Do you know the definition of the word “cancer?” Cancer is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “something evil or malignant that spreads destructively.” It is […]
August 27, 2021
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent globally and represents one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases. The term GERD covers a spectrum of conditions, including non-erosive […]
August 19, 2021
Cancer is a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can start anywhere in […]
August 12, 2021
Clinical trials are research studies performed on people to assess a medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention. Clinical trials are the primary way researchers decide whether new […]
August 5, 2021
With school right around the corner, parents have purchased plenty of school supplies for their children. Putting health on the school list is another necessity for […]
July 28, 2021
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. Abnormal growths, called polyps, form in the colon or rectum, which can turn into […]
July 21, 2021
Crohn’s disease (CD) is a relapsing and remitting form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes gastrointestinal inflammation with symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss, […]
July 14, 2021
Celiac disease is a severe autoimmune disease that is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide. The disease generally occurs in genetically predisposed people where […]
July 7, 2021
Stress is common in most people’s lives and can be caused by almost anything. Sometimes we are stressed from work or everyday hassles in our life. […]
June 30, 2021
Colorectal cancer might not show symptoms right away. Many signs of colorectal cancer can also be from other problems such as infection, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, […]
June 17, 2021
Colorectal cancer screening is testing to look for cancer before the symptoms begin. Screening can find colorectal cancer when it is smaller and easier to treat. […]
June 10, 2021
Clinical trials are research studies performed in people with the intent of assessing a medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention. Clinical trials are the primary way researchers […]
June 3, 2021
Celiac disease is a very dangerous disease and it can be very difficult to detect. A disease that is not quickly detected but allowed to spread […]