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Eradicating Gut Bacteria Improves Stomach Cancer Outcomes
Removing H. pylori left patients two-thirds less likely to suffer recurrence

Intestinal Gluten Receptor Is Gateway for Celiac Disease
Finding could offer new treatments for other autoimmune disorders, study says

Popular Antidepressants Linked to GI Bleeding
And the risk seems bigger if certain painkillers are used, study says

Noninvasive Surgery Effective for Acid Reflux Disease
New technique eliminates pain, requires less recovery time, surgeon says

Scientists ID Enzyme That Allows Dysentery Amoeba to Hide
Finding could lead to more effective treatments for diarrhea worldwide, study says

Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Is Key to Easing Diabetes
Patients who dropped most pounds went off diabetes meds and into remission, study found

High-Volume Hospitals Better for Abdominal Aortic Rupture Repairs
Endovascular procedures have lower death rates than those units using open surgery, study finds

Chronic Stomach Inflammation Boosts Cancer Risk
Damage to DNA could cause cell mutations that lead to disease, study concludes

Advances Aid Treatment, Diagnosis of Celiac Disease
Disorder triggered by gluten in common foods, such as bread, pasta, often goes unnoticed

New Surgical Technology Holds Promise of Painless, Scarless Procedures
Endoscope inserted through natural body openings avoids incisions, shortens recoveries