TagsGastroenterology 
Constipation: A Neglected Condition?

Constipation: A Neglected Condition? Constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder which adversely impacts the quality of life of patients and creates significant economic burden for the society such as increasing absenteeism from work and/or s...

Jun 21, 2021
Increased Risk of Dementia in Patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Disease Receiving Gastric Acid-suppressive Agents

According to the World Health Organisation, dementia is a syndrome, usually of a chronic progressive nature, in which there is deterioration in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from normal ageing. In the meanwhile, the rising number ...

Jun 9, 2021
Cool Down the Heartburn A Closer Look at GERD Management

The Burden of GERD GERD is a condition in which the reflux of gastric contents into the oesophagus provokes symptoms or complications and impairs quality of life. Heartburn and acid regurgitation are typical symptoms of GERD, whereas the disease can...

Mar 16, 2021
Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation

Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disease globally, with the highest prevalence of 18.1%-27.8% in the North America. The prevalence of GERD is lower ...

Dec 15, 2020
The Efficacy of Foot Reflexology in Improving Constipation

Foot reflexology is a common complementary therapy for chronic conditions such as stress, pain and fatigue. Notably, there are trials investigated the efficacy of foot reflexology in relieving functional constipation. For instance, a recent meta-ana...

Dec 9, 2020
Modulation of Human Gut Microbiota with Coffee

The association of habitual coffee consumption with a lower risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and certain cancer types has been reported in prospective cohort studies. Nonetheless, the molecular mechanism is still unresolved. In a re...

Jul 29, 2020