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Peppermint oil makes swallowing easier
Tristan Manalac, 04 May 2019
Peppermint oil may be effective for relieving dysphagia and chest pain caused by oesophageal motility disorders, according to a new study.
Biofeedback therapy improves dyssynergic defecation in elderly women
12 Oct 2017
Electromyographic biofeedback (EMG-BF) appears to be an effective behavioural therapy for improving dyssynergic defecation in chronically constipated community-dwelling elderly women, according to a recent study.
Moderate tea drinking tied to reduced risk of gallstones
20 Mar 2019
Adequate tea drinking (<240 ml/day or 19 cup-years) may help lower the risk of gallstones in both men and women, a recent Taiwan study has shown.
Rising risk of NAFLD-related mortality in HIV+ individuals
Roshini Claire Anthony, 07 May 2019

The trend in liver disease-related mortality in individuals with HIV has changed, with a reduction in the incidence of viral hepatitis-related deaths and an increase in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)-related deaths, according to a study presented at the International Liver Congress™ (ILC 2019).

GPs in co-management of IBD: The follow-up phase

02 Oct 2017
If implemented correctly, the physician associates (PA) could really aid in taking some of the pressure off doctors.
Last August, the article 'Role of General Practitioners in Early Detection of Inflammatory Bowel Disease' highlighted proper screening and early specialist referral by the general practitioner (GP) as vital components in reducing the burden of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This year, the focus is on the role of GPs in co-managing a patient with IBD at the follow-up phase.

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Most Read Articles
Peppermint oil makes swallowing easier
Tristan Manalac, 04 May 2019
Peppermint oil may be effective for relieving dysphagia and chest pain caused by oesophageal motility disorders, according to a new study.
Biofeedback therapy improves dyssynergic defecation in elderly women
12 Oct 2017
Electromyographic biofeedback (EMG-BF) appears to be an effective behavioural therapy for improving dyssynergic defecation in chronically constipated community-dwelling elderly women, according to a recent study.
Moderate tea drinking tied to reduced risk of gallstones
20 Mar 2019
Adequate tea drinking (<240 ml/day or 19 cup-years) may help lower the risk of gallstones in both men and women, a recent Taiwan study has shown.
Rising risk of NAFLD-related mortality in HIV+ individuals
Roshini Claire Anthony, 07 May 2019

The trend in liver disease-related mortality in individuals with HIV has changed, with a reduction in the incidence of viral hepatitis-related deaths and an increase in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)-related deaths, according to a study presented at the International Liver Congress™ (ILC 2019).