A 75-year-old man with a history of coronary disease and hypertension was referred for his first-ever cardioversion after the incidental…
Microscopic colitis
Microscopic colitis describes a condition of chronic watery diarrhoea in the absence of macroscopic evidence of colonic inflammation but with…
Centrally mediated abdominal pain syndromes
Centrally mediated abdominal pain and the associated narcotic bowel syndrome are functional bowel disorders that are challenging to manage and…
Infectious diarrhoea
Infectious diarrhoea remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Viruses, bacteria and protozoa are responsible for most infections,…
Oesophageal motility testing and 24-hour reflux studies
High-resolution manometry (HRM) and 24-hour pH/impedance studies of the oesophagus have become more widely available and are a useful tool…
Gastric, small bowel and colonic motility and breath-testing
The organs of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are responsible for digestion, absorption and excretion of ingested food and drink. From…
Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to…
Medical News Today: What to know about black stool
The causes of black stool usually include colitis, stomach ulcers, and certain foods. Treatment depends on the cause. Learn more…
Medical News Today: What to know about a blood clot in the leg
A blood clot in the leg can cause swelling, red skin, and warmth in the surrounding area. Risk factors include…
Induced labor not more expensive to health care system than spontaneous labor
A new study shows inducing labor one week early costs the same as waiting for spontaneous labor.