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Expandable metal stents used in digestive cancers

...ts in the digestive tract of people afflicted with gastrointestinal cancers. These patients commonly suffer from obstructions and they present with symptoms like difficulty in swallowing, if the block is in the esophagus; they might present with other symptoms like difficulty in defecation, alternating diarrh...

Glivec the hot cancer drug from Novartis

...s used to treat other rare types of cancer such as gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) and is now being tested in combination with other drugs in fighting prostate cancer. Glivec was introduced in the U.S. in 2001 under the brand name Gleevec. Sales rose more than 300% in 2002, and could hit the $1 billion mark ...

Phase 3 trials of two multi-kinase inhibitors against cancer

...long as that placebo. Gleevec (imatinib) resistant gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) were much less likely to progress in patients taking stutent versus those on placebo. Both these drug act against tumor and its ability to recruit new blood vessels essential for growth and dissemination via multiple mechanisms...

Super Bugs Contaminate UK Chickens

...ms in the human gut, leading to food poisoning and gastrointestinal trouble. Spokesman Darren Pearson said: "There's overwhelming evidence that the main reason for antibiotic resistance in humans is because of the antibiotics prescribed for us rather than animals. “It doesn't mean to say it's not possible for antib...

Can Home Remedy For Stomachache Work?

... children from nausea, constipation and some other gastrointestinal problems.// The researcher Kemper, had looked at the original research, the studies, what people were out there doing, and came up with a guide for pediatricians. According to the research findings, historically, 50 years ago, people used home rem...

Soy Not Such A Wonder For Health?

...y-derived isoflavone supplements. Aside from minor gastrointestinal problems reported in some short-term studies, consumption of soy products by study participants was not associated with adverse events. However, long-term safety data are lacking. “This report shows us that there is a lot we don’t know about soy, a...

Alcohol based sanitizer found to reduce illness in families

... sanitizer gel significantly reduces the spread of gastrointestinal infections in the home. // Out of the 292 families... reduction in the spread of illness related to the gastrointestinal tract. Families already using hand sanitizer were excluded from the study. Half the families were ...

Physical activity to ease gastrointestinal discomfort in obese people

... activity may help ease // symptoms related to the gastrointestinal tract such as irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhoea and constipation, according to a new study. The above findings are consistent with the previously established findings that a high body mass index (BMI) and lack of physical activity is associated wi...

Fruits and vegetables found to interact with drugs in a dangerous way

... agents, central nervous system agents, estrogens, gastrointestinal agents, Histamine H1 antagonists, immunosuppressants, and erectile dysfunction drugs. Caution has to be taken in particular with sedatives like triazolam, midazolam and diazepam that could cause excessive sedation in patients with dental problems. A...

Physical activity may help relieve gastrointestinal symptoms in obese people

...ysical activity are associated with an increase in gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A recent study, published in the October issue of American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, assesse...

Bifidogenic Growth Stimulator: A Non-Toxic Way To Treat Ulcerative Colitis

...(UC) is an idiopathic inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Although the causes of UC remain incompletely understood, many experimental and clinical observations have suggested involvement of intestinal microflora in its pathogenesis//. In genetically susceptible individuals, tissue damage can result...

Changing Trends Regarding Insurance Cover For Weight Reduction Surgery

...eatment.'' Bariatric surgical procedures are major gastrointestinal operations that either seal off most of the stomach to reduce// the amount of food one can eat or rearrange the small intestine to reduce the calories the bodies can absorb. It is a collective term given to the various surgical options available for ...

Acute Toxicity Of Nano-Scale Zinc Powder: Severe Renal Damage And Anemia

...ure to zinc and its compounds generally results in gastrointestinal damage, with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2003, ingesting high levels of zinc for several months may cause anemia, pancreas damage, and decrease th...

MMR Vaccination not linked to Autism

...utism and Crohn’s disease — an inflammation of the gastrointestinal system — in 12 children. The new comprehensive review of studies adds to the weight of evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of MMR. “MMR remains an important preventive global intervention,” conclude the authors. The review appears in the mo...

Ovarian Cancer Presents ‘Target Symptoms’ Six Months Before Diagnosi

...ause physicians order abdominal imaging or perform gastrointestinal procedures before they order a test that is more likely to diagnose ovarian cancer, such as pelvic imaging and/or CA125,' the authors conclude. The details of the study are published in the October 1 issue of the journal Cancer....

Safest painkiller Ibuprofen found to cause severe GI bleeding

...at it can have adverse effects with respect to the gastrointestinal tract. Of all the NSAIDs available over-the-counter, ibuprofen is regarded to have the least harmful effects on the GI tract. However, the study shows that healthy, young people and older people are at great risk of internal bleeding and should spe...

Discovery of a built-in 'fat sensor'

...was turned off, mice stopped craving fat and their gastrointestinal systems ceased preparing for its arrival. French researchers say the existence of a built-in 'fat sensor' might prove a boon for dieters if researchers can figure out a way of turning it off to make fatty foods less tempting....

Genetically modified bacteria to combat HIV

...ed side effects due to deliberately colonizing the gastrointestinal tract with genetically engineered bacteria." Although the research tested on mice is still in early stage, the researchers hope it could eventually lead to a practical and cost effective new way to combat the virus....

Iron deficiency found in children with prolonged bottle feeding

...olumes of non-iron-fortified milk. This results in gastrointestinal blood loss together with a displacement of iron-rich foods from the diet," Dr. Brotanek said. "Parents need to be aware that prolonged bottle-feeding and giving large volumes of milk to children older than 12 months can lead to problems with learni...

Loss Of Dystrophin: Common Thread In Cancer And MS Muscle Wasting

...chers tested muscle biopsies from 27 patients with gastrointestinal cancers for dystrophin and DGC. Eleven of the patients were confirmed cachectic, and ten of those showed dramatic reductions in dystrophin and significant loss of the DGC. The authors conclude that the evidence strongly suggests that the wasting con...

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