Patients with peptic ulcer hemorrhage who underwent early endoscopy within one day of presentation fared better than their counterparts who had the procedure later, having less surgery and shorter hospital stays.

A small genetic change near the gene for interferon lambda 3 doubles the chance of successful hepatitis C treatment, researchers said.

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. Patients with early stage colon cancer who develop recurrences can derive similar benefits from intensive surveillance, including increased survival, as patients with late stage disease, a new study found.

SALT LAKE CITY A new yogurt infused with urease antibodies may prevent gastritis and stomach ulcers by thwarting H. pylori infection, researchers here said.

BURLINGTON, Vt. For patients with a history of colorectal adenomas, aspirin may prevent a recurrence, a meta analysis showed.