SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us News and Articles on Barium solution Whole Milk Cheaper, Effective Contrast Agent for Gastrointestinal Scans  Jun 10, 2008 It also tasted better than oral barium solution, study finds ... FRIDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) -- Whole milk does as good a job as a diluted barium solution when used as an oral contrast agent in patients getting a gastrointestinal CT scan, and it is cheaper and more agreeable with the patient, a new study finds. (MEDLINEplus) Barium Meal and Swallow  Jul 13, 2007 It involves the use of a barium solution to outline the intestinal wall prior to taking an x-ray of the intestines. Barium. (Suite101.com) Handling Heartburn  May 24, 2007 You might be asked to swallow a barium solution that highlights abnormalities on an X-ray. You may also be asked to undergo an upper-endoscopy, which is considered an even more accurate exam. (CBS News -- Early Show) Back to Health News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2008 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2008