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The contribution of H. pylori and smoking trends to the decline in gastric cancer in US men. Trends in Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and smoking explain a significant proportion of the decline of intestinal-type noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma (NCGA) incidence in US men between 1978 and 2008, and are estimated to continue to contribute to further declines between 2008 and 2040. These are the conclusions of a study by Jennifer M. Yeh of the Center for Health Decision Science at the...

Two genome-wide association studies and a subsequent meta-analysis have found that certain genetic variations are associated with susceptibility to Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria that is a major cause of gastritis and stomach ulcers and is linked to stomach cancer, findings that may help explain some of the observed variation in individual risk for H pylori infection, according to a study in the May 8 issue of JAMA. "[H pylori] is the major cause of gastritis (80 percent) and...

"5 Tips To Lose Stomach" is a brand new method created by Cable Lee, who claims to guide people on how to lose weight fast. A full 5 Tips To Lose Stomach review on the website Vkool.com indicates if the program is worth using. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 03, 2013 "5 Tips To Lose Stomach" is a newly updated weight loss method written by Cable Lee that promises to teach people how to lose weight fast. The helpful program will help users speed up their metabolism so that they...

Not all patients have a good experience with lap band surgery, as shown in a 2011 ABC News report, “Study Adds Weight to Lap Band Risks.” Dr. Joseph Naim says that some patients may not be receiving a full picture of how to prepare for the insertion of the LAP-BAND® system, and offers 6 tips to patients who have decided to engage in weight loss surgery. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 Lap band surgery has not always been considered a good weight loss option. On March...

Individuals who have experienced a major bleed from their stomach or esophagus (known as an upper gastrointestinal bleed) may be more likely to die from other causes, particularly malignant tumors and cardiovascular disease, than those without an upper gastrointestinal bleed, according to a study by UK researchers published in this week's PLOS Medicine. These findings are important as they suggest that an upper gastrointestinal bleed may be either a cause or an indicator of a decline in a...

Numerous epidemiologic studies have shown that a diet high in salt is associated with an increased risk of gastric cancer. Now Timothy L. Cover and colleagues of Vanderbilt University show that high dietary salt combined with infection by the ulcer-causing bacterium Helicobacter pylori greatly increases the risk of cancer. The study was published ahead of print in the journal Infection and Immunity. In the study, the researchers infected Mongolian gerbils with H. pylori. One set of gerbils...

Bel Marra Health, who offers high-quality, specially formulated vitamins and nutritional supplements, is reporting on new research that shows how female patients are up to 50% more likely to suffer from hip fractures if they take heartburn medication. Toronto, ON (PRWEB) April 14, 2013 Bel Marra Health, who offers high-quality, specially formulated vitamins and nutritional supplements, is reporting on new research that shows how female patients are up to 50% more likely to suffer from hip...

Study Presented at AACR 2013 Examines Bispecific Antibody in Combination with Paclitaxel and Trastuzumab CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MACK) today announced preclinical study results showing that the novel bispecific therapy MM-111 restored tumor sensitivity to the chemotherapy agent, paclitaxel, and HER2-targeted treatment, trastuzumab, in a HER2+ gastric cancer model. The research was presented as part of the American...

Request A Test has added breath and blood testing for H. Pylori to their testing menu. Patients can have more options to order the test which is best for their circumstances. Brecksville, Ohio (PRWEB) March 12, 2013 Request A Test, a leading national provider of direct to consumer lab testing, is now offering the Urea Breath Test for H. Pylori as well as the H. Pylori IgG Antibodies blood test. While both of these tests are used in the detection of the same bacterial infection, one type...

GREENWICH, Conn., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular and informative MBC health program Green Apples recently aired a health segment on a common condition called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD. In this program, GERD was successfully treated with an innovative therapy called Stretta. Stretta uses a type of energy called radiofrequency, or RF, to remodel the valve at the top of the stomach and restore the ability to keep food contained within the stomach. Stretta is a...