Digestive in Medical News

Senokot(R) Tablets Undergo a Natural Makeover

... suffer from frequent constipation(1), this common digestive health complaint can be attributed to many ... (1) National Institute of Diabetes and digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2007). National digestive Diseases Information Clearing House: Constipation ...

Colon capsule endoscopy diagnoses 64 percent of total polyps detected by conventional colonoscopy

... Muoz Navas, Director of the Department of the digestive System at the University Hospital of Navarra. ... market and used for exploring other parts of the digestive tract, such as the oesophagus or the small ... control of the passage of the device through the digestive tract in such a way that it is more rapid through ...

Red Mango Introduces the First Probiotic Iced Tea July 27

... help support the immune system and regulate the digestive system, are available in participating Red Mango ... which helps it survive better through the digestive system. Scientists now recognize that 70 percent of our immune system is actually living in the digestive tract, which emphasizes the importance ...

The AGA Foundation awards grant to Dr. Michael Choi to further his research on carcinoid tumors

... MD (June 25, 2009) The AGA Foundation for digestive Health and Nutrition (FDHN) has named Michael Y. ... Cohen, MD, AGAF, chairman of the Foundation for digestive Health and Nutrition. "The AGA Foundation for digestive Health and Nutrition helps fund gifted scholars ...

Two Drugs Better Than One for Crohn's Patients

... say. The study was presented Tuesday at digestive Disease Week 2009 in Chicago. Crohn's disease is an inflammation of the digestive tract, most often the lining and wall of the ... or the ileum, according to the National digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. When ...

Weight-Loss Surgery Options Compared in Super-Obese

... weight. The findings were presented Monday at digestive Disease Week 2009 in Chicago.

digestive Disease Week news release. In their new study, ... The U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and digestive and Kidney Diseases has more about weight loss ...

Weight-Loss Surgery Simplified

... The findings were to be presented Monday at the digestive Disease Week meeting in Chicago. Compared to ... The U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and digestive and Kidney Diseases has more about weight loss ... Preidt SOURCE: digestive Disease Week, news release, June 2, ...

Heart Drug Combos Raise Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

... according to the study to be presented Tuesday at digestive Disease Week 2009 in Chicago. Younger patients ... Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, said in a digestive Disease Week news release. "The observed ... said. More information The National digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse has more ...

Simple Test Could Detect More Gastrointestinal Cancers

... The findings, to be presented in Chicago at the digestive Disease Week 2009 conference, is based on a study of patients with cancers throughout the digestive tract and healthy control subjects. The test ... new study reveals an opportunity for multi-organ, digestive cancer screening with a single noninvasive test." ...

Improved DNA stool test could detect digestive cancers in multiple organs

... than 100 Mayo Clinic studies being presented at digestive Disease Week 2009 in Chicago, May 30 June 4. ... new study reveals an opportunity for multi-organ digestive cancer screening with a single noninvasive test." ... studied 70 patients with cancers throughout the digestive tract. Besides colon cancer, the study looked at ...

AstraZeneca Studies Show Relief of Nighttime Heartburn and Reduction in GERD-Related Sleep Disturbances

... were presented in three separate abstracts at digestive Disease Week 2009 in Chicago. GERD is a ... to 6 p.m. ET, excluding holidays. About digestive Disease Week digestive Disease Week(R) 2009 (DDW(R)) is the largest ...

Lumenis(R) Presents the SlimLine(TM) GI Laser Fiber: The Latest Advancement in Laser Lithotripsy for Gastroenterology

... using the SlimLine GI will be presented at the digestive Disease Week (DDW), Chicago May 30-June 4th ... said Dr. Sandeep Patel, Assistant Professor digestive Disease Center, University of Texas San Antonio ... experiences , including Drs. Isaac Raijman, digestive Associates of Houston, TX, Paul ...

New Interactive Tools From ACG Aim to Bring Hope to Millions of IBS Patients Searching for Relief

... May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To mark World digestive Health Day, the American College of ... plan. "This year's focus for World digestive Health Day is to bring more appreciation and ... is committed to serving the clinically oriented digestive disease specialist through its emphasis on ...

Guess What Most Americans Don't Want to Talk About (Hint: It's Not Sex!)

... significance of constipation and their overall digestive health. Men vs. Women According to the ... of consumers said it's important to manage their digestive health. But, these folks are not getting the ... life. (1) National Institute of Diabetes and digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2007). ...

Where Do Americans Spend More Than a Week Each Year? Not on Vacation...

... of Medicine . "Millions of Americans experience digestive problems, but few know that key to digestive health is maintaining a balance between the ... 'bad' bacteria in the colon, a vital part of the digestive system. But there are things consumers can do ...

European Prebiotics Market Diversifies Strongly Across New Application Sectors in Food and Beverage Industry, Finds Frost & Sullivan

... market in Europe and the growing importance of digestive health to consumers," notes Frost & Sullivan ... these products have the same goal of improving digestive health. Undoubtedly, the marketing efforts of ... to raising the development of awareness in the digestive health sector. Prebiotics have a ...

Drug Combo Keeps Kidney Artery-Vein Grafts Viable

... in a U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and digestive and Kidney Diseases news release about the study. ... of the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and digestive and Kidney Diseases, said in the news release. ... U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and digestive and Kidney Diseases, news release, May 20, ...

Alimentary Health's Probiotic Technology Launched Nationwide in the US

... proven to help promote healthy bacteria in the digestive system and to help build and maintain an ongoing ... and maintain an ongoing natural defence against digestive imbalance. In a recent study evaluating ... helps build and maintain a strong and healthy digestive system**. Align works by providing a ...

Ironwood and Forest to Present Additional Phase 2b Data for Novel Gastrointestinal Agent Linaclotide

... - Data to be presented at digestive Disease Week 2009 - CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and NEW ... and chronic constipation (CC), during the 2009 digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual meeting being held in ... in typical daily activities. About digestive Disease Week (DDW) DDW is the largest ...

ASGE recognizes 68 endoscopy units for quality and safety through endoscopy unit recognition program

... Foundation, Cleveland, OH Community Center for digestive Care, Anderson, IN digestive Health Center, Akron, OH Endoscopic Imaging ... and Surgery Center, Santa Cruz, CA Tacoma digestive Disease Center/Harbor Endoscopy Center, Tacoma, ...

Ingredient in Probiotic Sweetener Boosts Immune System

... designed to boost the immune system and promote digestive health. Additionally, according to a recently ... in coffee, tea and baked goods. "A healthy digestive system is key to strengthening your immune ... maintain the health benefits of bacteria in the digestive tract. Nevella(R) with Probiotics is the first ...

PlumSmart Plum Juice Clinically Proven to Help Regulate Digestion, Naturally

... -- For people suffering from an irregular digestive tract who need trusted relief, there is now a ... that Sunsweet PlumSmart helps maintain a regular digestive tract. A recent study* published in The Internet ... alternative to fiber supplements and other digestive health remedies." During the six-week study, ...

NIH releases the first research plan to reduce the burden of digestive diseases

... release of the first long-range plan for tackling digestive diseases, which affect as many as 70 million ... each year. Opportunities and Challenges in digestive Diseases Research: Recommendations of the National Commission on digestive Diseases describes the impact of diseases ranging ...

What You Need to Know When Your Stomach Aches

... Doctor offers tips on digestive disorders SATURDAY, March 28 ... everyone should know five things about serious digestive disorders: Symptoms : Alert your doctor if ... in the stools. Diagnosis : Because many digestive disorders are not detectable with blood or ...

Gastroenterologists Applaud Kennedy-Hutchinson Bill's Renewal of War on Cancer

... life-threatening malignancies of the GI tract and digestive organs, we know first hand the devastation of cancers of the digestive system, particularly colorectal, esophageal and ... is committed to serving the clinically oriented digestive disease specialist through its emphasis on ...

Review of Probiotic Trial Research Finds Only Bifantis(R) Able to Claim Efficacy for IBS Symptoms

... the millions of Americans struggling to manage digestive upsets each day. We're excited to make Bifantis ... defense against abdominal discomfort and episodic digestive upsets such as constipation, diarrhea, urgency, ... medical treatment and continue to suffer from digestive upsets. IBS is second only to the common cold as ...

New Study Shows Probiotic Strain Effective in Boosting Immune Response

... "friendly" bacteria found naturally in the body's digestive system and have best been known for their ability to support the body's digestive system by helping to reduce symptoms of digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome ( ...

Local Gastroenterology Practice Gives Back to the Community During Colon Cancer Awareness Month

... digestive Health Specialists physicians will provide 50 ... 2009 -- On Saturday, March 14, the physicians at digestive Health Specialists (DHS) will donate their time ... said William C. Bray, MD, Medical Director of digestive Health Specialists. "We want to make sure ...

Calcium associated with lower risk of cancer in women

... of colorectal cancer and other cancers of the digestive system, according to a report in the February 23 ... were inversely associated with cancers of the digestive system," the authors write. The one-fifth of men ... cancer in any other anatomical system besides the digestive system. "Dairy food, which is relatively high ...

Dannon(TM) Expands Probiotic Portfolio with New Activia(TM) Extensions

... Drinks and Activia Fiber Bring Great Taste and digestive Health Benefits to Broader Audience WHITE ... diet and healthy lifestyle(1). Occasional digestive issues are a source of daily discomfort for a ... as well as the nutritional and clinically proven digestive benefits of the leading probiotic yogurt to even ...

Align(R) Daily Probiotic Supplement Meets New Consumer Guidelines

... defense against abdominal discomfort and episodic digestive upsets such as bloating, constipation, diarrhea, ... helps build and maintain a strong and healthy digestive system*. ALIGN works by providing a natural defense against episodic digestive upsets such as constipation, diarrhea, abdominal ...

Flavor and Function Are a Hot Match in 2009... Located In a Cool Place

... cultures and a natural fiber that promote digestive health. When eaten regularly, Yo-Plus can naturally regulate the balance of microorganisms in the digestive system. (Photo: ... three grams per 4-ounce serving, which provides digestive health benefits. The flavorful yogurt is a good ...

ASGE recognizes 56 endoscopy units for quality and safety through Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program

... General Ambulatory Endoscopy, Lafayette, LA digestive Health And Endoscopy Center, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA ... Center, Saint Clair Shores, MI Long Island digestive Disease Consultants, East Setauket, NY Glen Endoscopy Center, LLC, Skokie, IL digestive Disease Consultants, Clifton Springs, NY ...

Photos: TV Soap Opera Veteran Speaks Out to Lead Charge to Cure Digestive Diseases

... colitis, chronic, painful, and often debilitating digestive diseases collectively known as inflammatory bowel ... the ups-and-downs of living with a chronic digestive disease. Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at age ... medically incurable illnesses that attack the digestive system. Crohn's disease may attack anywhere from ...

McGill researchers discover gene that increases susceptibility to Crohn's disease

... a chronic relapsing inflammatory disease of the digestive system that can affect any part of the ... "The single layer of cells lining your intestinal digestive tract is thus constantly exposed to high levels ... flora. This is the central challenge of the digestive immune system, which needs to balance defence ...

Hepatitis C treatment reduces the virus but liver damage continues

... project scientist for HALT-C in the Division of digestive Diseases and Nutrition, National Institute of Diabetes and digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the principal ... after two years. Infections, musculoskeletal or digestive problems were the most common reasons for ...

There's No Place Like the Bathroom During the Holidays

... during the holiday season because of their digestive disorder. Running to the bathroom and unpredictable digestive symptoms often make road trips difficult, ... suffering from IBS, an often debilitating digestive disorder associated with a number of painful ...

Healthy Eating Expert Ellie Krieger Joins Yoplait(R) Yo-Plus(TM) to Raise Awareness of Digestive Health

... probiotic cultures specifically designed for digestive health and can naturally regulate the balance of microorganisms in the digestive system when eaten daily. (Photo: ... rather than just after January 1. "Keeping your digestive system on track is an important part of ...

Tummy Hurts From Eating Too Much or From Too Many Turns in the Road? Clear Motion & Digestive Aid(TM) Comes to the Rescue

... says Stas Ozog III. "To create Clear Motion & digestive Aid(TM) we've combined seven homeopathic remedies ... to severe motion sickness, general nausea, and digestive disorders," says Ozog, L.Ac., Dipl. A. & ... natural products," stated Ozog. "Clear Motion & digestive Aid(TM) was developed to naturally target the ...

What Boomers Need to Know About Digestion; Enzymatic Therapy's CompleteGest1 Renew targets special digestive issues

... As people age, changes in the digestive tract make occasional digestive issues more likely. In fact, nearly 70 million Americans have some sort of digestive issue every year, and as many as 40% of older, ...