Gastroenterology

A Health Canada safety review finds a possible link between the use of oral turmeric- or curcuminoid-containing Natural Health Products and the risk of hepatotoxicity.  

Jon Stokes’s research lab has discovered what could be a breakthrough treatment for Crohn’s and inflammatory bowel disease in about 100 seconds.

Researchers found the number of people who experienced worse IBS symptoms was similar across all three patient groups, including those given a gluten-free placebo to eat.

A recent JAMA article reviewed the management of hemorrhoids.

New article reviews the current evidence on epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of hemorrhoidal disease.

Canadian product monographs for prescription opioids are being updated to include the risk of esophageal dysfunction with long-term opioid use.

Canine exposure may protect against eczema by tamping gene activity.

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