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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

There’s nothing quite like eating a good meal. Unless, of course, that meal also includes a side of heartburn. Antacids can help for many people, but the underlying problem is still there because heartburn is a sure sign that something isn’t quite right with your digestive system.
Tags: digestive health, gerd, heartburn
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A new direct-visualization technology is aiding doctors in the diagnosis of tumors in the pancreas and bile ducts, without the need for invasive surgery. Called SpyGlass™, the scope-type technology allows doctors to enter and look directly into the pancreas and bile duct system to determine the cause of blockages or disease, and obtain tissue samples for biopsy.