Gastrointestinal in Medical News

Sedationfacts.org Enhances State-Specific Site Content, Making Regional Sedation Administration Standards and Regulations Quick and Easy to Find and Use

... web site: American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) - The ASGE serves as program ... About the American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy Founded in 1941, the mission of the American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy is to be the leader in advancing ...

With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good

... Study finds no increase in gastrointestinal problems in kids with the disorder ... with autism do not have a higher incidence of gastrointestinal problems than other children, a new study has ... first to scientifically compare the incidence of gastrointestinal (GI) problems in an autistic population with ...

SedationFacts.org Presents Content on Policies and Conditions Regarding Alternative Methods for the Administration of Propofol

... an option for patients undergoing sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy as, when optimally administered, it may ... web site: American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) -- The ASGE serves as program ... About the American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy Founded in 1941, the mission ...

Colonoscopy Beats 'Camera Pill' at Catching Colon Cancer

... capsule navigation through the full length of the gastrointestinal tract -- from mouth to anus -- was calculated at ... of research with the Jay Monahan Center for gastrointestinal Health at the New York-Presbyterian ... endoscopy, visit the American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy . SOURCES: ...

NOSCAR(R) Increases NOTES(R) Research with Olympus Medical Systems Corporation Grant

... a joint effort of the American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Society of American gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), today announced ... have ushered in a new era in treatment of gastrointestinal conditions. Refinements in laparoscopic surgery ...

NOSCAR(R) Announces NOTES(R) Multicenter Human Trials in the U.S.

... a joint effort of the American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Society of American gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), announces the ... have ushered in a new era in treatment of gastrointestinal conditions. Refinements in laparoscopic surgery ...

New research to reduce drug side-effects

... of harmful side-effects on the cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems of patients. It's hoped the results will ... with an increased risk of minor and serious gastrointestinal complications. It's estimated that there are ... particular patient and lower the risk of unwanted gastrointestinal or cardiovascular side-effects. The University ...

DOR BioPharma Appoints Christopher P. Schnittker, CPA, as Vice President of Administration and Controller

... side effects of cancer treatments and serious gastrointestinal diseases, and vaccines for certain bioterrorism ... BDP may also have application in treating other gastrointestinal disorders characterized by severe inflammation. ... which may affect the future use of orBec(R) for gastrointestinal GVHD include the risks that: the FDA's ...

Heart Drug Combos Raise Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

... the risk of bleeding or perforation of the upper gastrointestinal tract, new research shows. Researchers ... of starting the drugs, 1,061 experienced an upper gastrointestinal (GI) event, such as bleeding or perforation, ... and a half times more likely to suffer an upper gastrointestinal event than those not taking the drugs. The fewest ...

To what extent can environmental pollutants and alcohol affect GI health?

... of environmental pollutants and alcohol intake on gastrointestinal (GI) health. Both studies being presented this ... of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. "Past research has indicated that ... the potential for air pollution to affect the gastrointestinal tract." Kaplan and his co-authors set out to ...

ASGE and ASGE Foundation hold Crystal Awards Dinner as part of Digestive Disease Week

... Ill. MAY 31, 2009 The American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) will honor important ... and longitudinal contributions to the practice of gastrointestinal endoscopy. Honorary Membership Thomas Rsch, ... written by a fellow and published in GIE: gastrointestinal Endoscopy. This award is supported by an ...

More Living Longer With Advanced Colon Cancer

... an assistant professor in the department of gastrointestinal medical oncology at the University of Texas M.D. ... Scott Kopetz, M.D., assistant professor, gastrointestinal medical oncology, department of gastrointestinal medical oncology, University of Texas M.D. ...

A New Way to Get Chemo to Pancreatic Tumors

... of medicine at the Jay Monahan Center for gastrointestinal Health at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill ... be meaningful." Dr. Aaron Sasson, chief of gastrointestinal surgical oncology at the University of Nebraska ... M.D., associate professor, surgery, and chief, gastrointestinal surgical oncology, University of Nebraska Medical ...

BioRay's CytoFlora Reduces Digestive and Behavioral Issues in Autistic Children

... many as 75% of autistic children are affected by gastrointestinal dysfunction. BioRay's new cell wall lysed ... microbial imbalances, drive pathogens out of the gastrointestinal tract and assist re-colonization of healthy bowel ... recognized treatment for elevated bacteria and gastrointestinal inflammation. "We see many Chronic Fatigue and ...

Two Studies at AACE 2009 Annual Meeting Highlight Effects of Welchol(R) (colesevelam HCl) on Blood Glucose and LDL-C in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

... the most common drug-related adverse events were gastrointestinal disorders. Four patients experienced a severe ... when treating patients with gastroparesis, gastrointestinal motility disorders, major gastrointestinal tract surgery, and when treating patients with ...

Perceived cancer risks may not reflect actual risks or prevention needs

... with a population of individuals at risk for gastrointestinal cancers, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center ... Clinical Oncology, evaluated participants in the gastrointestinal Tumor Risk Assessment Program at Fox Chase. ... for breast, ovarian, melanoma, prostate, and gastrointestinal cancers. Risk ...

Can New Surgery Revolutionize Diabetes Treatment?

... goes beyond just weight-loss surgery," Chief of gastrointestinal Metabolic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical ... control, and are exploring the possibility to use gastrointestinal surgery to treat diabetes per se. "It would ... argue every diabetes patient is a candidate for gastrointestinal surgery," Dr. Rubino said. "However, there is ...

Alimentary Health's Probiotic Technology Launched Nationwide in the US

... Health" or "the Company"), the specialty gastrointestinal company, welcomes today's announcement from ... (APC), a UCC/Teagasc Research Centre focusing on gastrointestinal health and the development of new therapies for ... more desirable balance of healthy bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Align is the only supplement that contains ...

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

... (IBS-C) IBS-C is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain and ... of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. Jointly sponsored by the American ... (AGA) Institute, the American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Society for Surgery of the ...

Japanese Herbals May Ease Gastro Woes

... -- Japanese herbal medicines may help people with gastrointestinal disorders -- such as constipation and indigestion ... new study suggests. Many drugs used for these gastrointestinal "motility disorders" don't work or cause unwanted ... in the management of patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders," lead researcher Hidekazu Suzuki, an ...

Exercise Physiologist and Celebrity Trainer Bob Greene Leads National Campaign to Showcase Osteoarthritis Pain Management Techniques and New Treatment Approaches

... bypass graft (CABG) surgery. gastrointestinal Risk NSAIDs cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, ... Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious gastrointestinal events. About Osteoarthritis ...

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

... gaining popularity for the treatment of multiple gastrointestinal disorders, including IBS," said Brenner, MD. ... Bifantis efficacy in helping to manage a range of gastrointestinal issues including abdominal pain, bloating, ... probiotic and pharmabiotic treatments for gastrointestinal disorders and other inflammatory conditions. ...

Gleevec Prevents Return of Intestinal Cancer, Study Confirms

... News) -- Taking Gleevec after surgery to remove a gastrointestinal stromal tumor improves tumor-free survival, a U.S. study has confirmed. gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), the most common ... affect the management of patients with primary gastrointestinal stromal tumor and could have relevance to the ...

Gleevec(R) substantially reduces risk of cancer returning in patients with life-threatening gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), The Lancet reports

... reduces the rate of recurrence of Kit-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) compared with placebo. ... GIST is a life-threatening cancer of the gastrointestinal tract. After initial surgery to remove the tumor, ... outside the US, Canada and Israel. About gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) ...

CMEFirst Presents State-of-the-Art Arthritis CME Symposium

... community regarding the cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risk that is associated with the use of ... information that characterizes the risk of severe gastrointestinal complications (eg, life-threatening bleeds and/or ... that are available to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal complications. After a lunch break, the ...

New Editor, New Vision for ACS Surgery

... Harvard Medical School in 1997. Dr. Ashley is a gastrointestinal surgeon whose primary interests are diseases of ... editorial boards, including the Journal of gastrointestinal Surgery, the Journal of the American College of ... Surgical Therapy, Cameron-Sandone's Atlas of gastrointestinal Surgery, and Grillo's Surgery of the Trachea. ...

ASGE's Birthday e-Card Reminds Recipients to Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer!

... -- The American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has created a birthday e-Card ... MD, FASGE, president of the American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy. "March is National Colorectal Cancer ... Doctor." About the American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy Founded in 1941, the mission of the ...

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Do You Know What Your Screening Options Are?

... Month and this year the American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), which represents the ... MD, FASGE, president of the American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy. "Age is the most important risk factor ... other screening options by: American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), American Gastroenterological ...

Blood Thinner, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky After Heart Attack

... prevent gastric reflux, but they help prevent gastrointestinal bleeding while taking Plavix. "A lot of ... Plavix should be limited to patients at risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. "While further studies in different ... using medications other than PPIs to prevent gastrointestinal bleeding. "This study is very worrisome ...

Weekend Admission May Be Riskier for GI Bleeding

... MONDAY, March 2 (HealthDay News) -- People with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding admitted to hospitals on weekends ... study found that people with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (NVUGIH) admitted on weekends were 36 ... found that people with peptic ulcer-related upper gastrointestinal bleeding admitted to hospitals on the weekend had ...

Water method for unsedated colonoscopy; interval between prep and colonoscopy predicts prep quality

... Cancer Awareness Month during March, GIE: gastrointestinal Endoscopy has put out a special issue on ... in a study appearing in the special issue. GIE: gastrointestinal Endoscopy is the monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Endoscopy is a procedure ...

Patients with GI bleeding admitted on the weekend have higher death rate

... the Weekends Patients with non-variceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (NVUGIH) admitted on the weekend had ... of care that may mediate these effects, as upper gastrointestinal bleeding represents a considerable clinical and ... burden." The annual prevalence of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is approximately 170 per 100,000 ...

Avantis Medical Systems Announces Key Addition to Scientific Advisory Board

... and is currently an associate editor of gastrointestinal Endoscopy , the official journal of the American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy. "The prevalence of colorectal ... detection and prevention of cancers of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The company's FDA cleared, CE ...

DOR BioPharma Announces Potential $30 Million North American Partnership Agreement with Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals for orBec(R) in the Treatment of Graft-versus-Host Disease

... trial of orBec(R) for the treatment of acute gastrointestinal Graft - versus - Host disease (GI GVHD), which is ... locally acting therapy tailored to treat the gastrointestinal manifestation of GVHD, the organ system where ... the patient's (host's) body - most frequently the gastrointestinal tract, liver and skin. Patients with mild - to - ...

Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg Faces Tough Battle Against Pancreatic Cancer

... is staggering," said Dr. Aaron Sasson, chief of gastrointestinal surgical oncology at the University of Nebraska ... of medicine at the Jay Monahan Center for gastrointestinal Health at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill ... professor, medicine, The Jay Monahan Center for gastrointestinal Health, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill ...

Novartis Oncology Launches GIST Alliance™ for Patients and Caregivers

... East Hanover, NJ (PRWEB) January 29, 2009 -- gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are soft tissue sarcomas. ... Oncology, the global leader in KIT-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumor (KIT+ GIST) therapy, has been ... CL, Heinrich MC. Molecular pathobiology of gastrointestinal stromal sarcomas. Annu Rev Pathol Mech Dis. ...

Novartis Oncology Launches GIST Alliance™ for Healthcare Professionals Treating Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors

... NJ (PRWEB) January 29, 2009 -- Though rare, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are currently the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, with an estimated 3,300 to 6,000 new cases ... Oncology, the global leader in KIT-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumor (KIT+ GIST) therapy, has been ...

Magnetic-anchor-guided endoscopic submucosal dissection shows promise for gastric cancer

... The study appears in the January issue of GIE: gastrointestinal Endoscopy , the monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Society for gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Endoscopy is a procedure ... visualization of the inner most lining of the gastrointestinal tract. This inner lining is called the mucosa. ...

Researchers Zero In on GI Cancers

... day help physicians identify those patients with gastrointestinal cancers who are most likely to benefit from ... studies being highlighted at the sixth annual gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, in San Francisco. gastrointestinal cancers are those that affect the esophagus, ...

Nationally-Recognized Pancreatic Cancer Surgeon Develops Unique Team Approach to Improve Patient Outcomes

... oncologist specializing in pancreatic, liver and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers wasn't satisfied with that reality ... oncologist specializing in pancreatic, liver and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers in Morristown, New Jersey, wasn't ... oncologist specializing in pancreatic, liver and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers at Allied Surgical Group in ...