- Digestion Problems
This destination is produced by the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) as a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Public Health Service. This site examines two problems associated with the digestive system: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia.
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
This destination is produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. This site focuses on peptic ulcer disease and especially the part played by H. pylori. As the site suggests, peptic ulcer disease affects approximately 25 million Americans and has a $6 billion impact on the nation's health care costs. Most ulcers are caused by an infection with the bacterium, Helicobacter pylori, and can be cured in about two weeks with antibiotics.
- Hepatitis C
This destination is produced by the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) as a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Public Health Service. This site answers many questions regarding the disease, including description, prevention, and possible cures.
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