Colonoscopy and faecal occult blood tests are equivalent in detecting colorectal cancer
Researchers at IDIBAPS-Hospital Clínic and Hospital Universitario de Canarias have coordinated a study involving 57,000 people that compares the ef...
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Researchers at Clínic-IDIBAPS assess the use of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis of Lynch syndrome
Researchers from Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS have coordinated a study comparing the efficacy of artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy versus hig...
What is the role of fibre in digestive health?
Foods rich in fibre, such as fruit and vegetables, have numerous beneficial effects. They improve intestinal microbiota and help prevent diseases,...
8 most common errors in the use of proton pump inhibitor drugs such as omeprazol
These medications help relieve the symptoms of gastric reflux and treat stomach ulcers, among other conditions. However, despite being one of the m...
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth or SIBO is not all it seems
People who have heavy digestion, bloating, gas, heartburn, diarrhoea and constipation may have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO); althou...
Is heartburn always caused by acid reflux?
The feeling of heartburn is not always caused by a rise in stomach acid. Some disorders also cause this constant burning feeling: these are functio...
Is dysphagia the same as achalasia?
They can be confused, but dysphagia is a symptom of a number of different diseases; one of those is achalasia, where it is one of the main symptoms.
The intestinal barrier: a key factor in the development of disease
There is increasing evidence on the link between the permeability of the intestinal barrier and autoimmune or metabolic diseases, although the exac...
Capsule endoscopy: a pill-sized imaging test
Capsule endoscopy is a device that provides high-resolution images of the digestive tract and has proven to be cost-efficient for the early detecti...
What are the warning signs if you have constipation?
Constipation may occur occasionally, but can sometimes be chronic. It may be due to several causes, such as slow intestinal movement. However, it m...