Small Bowel Video Capsule Endoscopy – MM1410
Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) is an important and useful tool in assessing the small intestine. Its main indication is in patients with recurrent and/or persistent bleeding in the small bowel for which no source has been found on gastroscopy and colonoscopy. VCE is the most sensitive and specific non-invasive test available for detecting mucosal changes in the small bowel.
Modern Medicine – October 2014
Probiotics Promote a Healthy Gut and Reduce Disease – MM1407
As time goes on, science is gaining more and more information about the important roles gut flora plays in maintaining overall health.
Modern Medicine – July 2014
Constipation In the Elderly – MM1406
Constipation is a common problem in the elderly, negatively affecting patients’ social and professional lives. Management of patients with chronic idiopathic constipation involves, after ruling out secondary causes, patient education, dietary changes, laxatives and enemas.
Modern Medicine – June 2014
STW5 (Iberogast) Herbal Therapy and Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms – MM1401
Limited data suggest the herbal mixture STW5 (Iberogast) has
some efficacy in patients with functional dyspepsia or irritable
bowel syndrome. It may be worth considering if usual treatment is
unsuccessful.
Modern Medicine – January 2014
Herbal Drug Rivals PPIs in Breakthrough Clinical Trial – MM1307
Results from a breakthrough clinical trial investigating the efficacy and tolerability of treatments for functional dyspepsia (FD) have revealed that the natural medicine Iberogast worked as well as a proton pump inhibitor (esomeprazole), with less chance of symptoms recurring after stopping treatment.
Modern Medicine – July 2013
