Digestive in Medical Technology

Definitive Outcomes of Radiofrequency Ablation for Barrett's Esophagus Using the HALO Ablation System Reported at the Digestive Disease Week Meeting for Gastroenterologists and Esophageal Surgeons

Radiofrequency ablation is durable after 2 years, compares favorably with endoscopic resection for advanced disease, and reduces the risk for cancer progression SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Results from a number of clinical trials were presented during the Digestive Disease Wee...

Shire Presented Results of a New Database Analysis on Lialda(R) (Mesalamine) and Other 5-ASAs for Ulcerative Colitis at Digestive Disease Week

CHICAGO, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Shire plc (LSE: SHP, Nasdaq: SHPGY ), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, presented the results of a 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) persistency analysis entitled, "Twelve-month Persistence with 5-aminosalicylic Acid Therapy: Results from a Lar...

Despite Advances in the Accuracy of CT Colonography in Detecting Polyps, Digestive Health Experts Urge Patients to Consider Risks and Realities

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Findings from a trial of the accuracy of CT colonography (CTC) compared to complete colonoscopy in detecting large pre-cancerous polyps and colorectal cancers, coordinated by the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN), raise sev...

Alba Therapeutics Announces the Presentation of Results of a Phase IIa Clinical Trial for Larazotide Acetate for the Treatment of Celiac Disease at the Digestive Disease Week Conference

BALTIMORE, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Alba Therapeutics Corporation announced today that data from its Phase IIa clinical trial were presented in the Clinical Advances in Celiac Disease session at the Digestive Disease Week (DDW) meeting in San Diego, California. Results of the randomized, double-...

Schering-Plough Highlights PEGINTRON(TM) and Boceprevir Hepatitis C Data Presentations at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) Annual Meeting

KENILWORTH, N.J., May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP ), a leader in advancing the science and treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, announced today that data from several clinical studies with PEGINTRON(TM) (peginterferon alfa-2b) and REB...

Male Birth Control Pill, Blackberry Extract for Gingivitis, Skin Cancer and Digestive Health Top List of New Medical Discoveries

American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and Exposition Kicks-Off in San Diego November 11 - 15 SAN DIEGO, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2007 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Annual Meeting and Exposition starts today at the San Diego Conve...

Idenix Announces Data Presentations at the 2007 Digestive Disease Week Meeting

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 18, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of human viral and other infectious diseases, announced today that 11 abstracts have been acc...

Salix Pharmaceuticals Previews Digestive Disease Week 2007

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2007 - Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. (NASDAQ:SLXP) today announced that results of 18 investigator-initiated trials related to the Company's products will be presented at Digestive Disease Week(R) 2007, which will be held May 19-24, 2007. Digestive Disease Week...

New Studies Evaluating NexiumIn Pediatric GERD To Be Presented At Annual Digestive Disease Week Meeting

AstraZeneca Focuses Research on Growing Childhood Condition WASHINGTON, May 22, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AstraZeneca will present several studies today regarding pediatric patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) during oral and poster sessions at the annual Digestive Disease Wee...

Phase 2a Diarrhea Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Results from 2006 Presented at Digestive Disease Week in Washington, D.C.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 23, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Napo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., , which focuses on the development and commercialization of proprietary pharmaceuticals for the global marketplace in collaboration with local partners, announced that Trine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Trin...

ChemoCentryx Presents Positive Phase 2 Clinical Data for Traficet-EN in Crohn's Disease at the Digestive Disease Week 2007 Conference

Clear Anti-Inflammatory Activity Demonstrated Among Patients with Active Disease MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 23, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- ChemoCentryx, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing orally-administered therapeutics that target th...

Reliv International's GlucAffect(TM) Proven Effective in Clinical Study

... supplements address essential daily nutrition, weight loss and targeted solutions such as energy and performance enhancement, blood sugar management, digestive health and anti-aging. Reliv sells its products through an international network marketing system of approximately 68,700 independent distributors. Ad...

New Study Shows that Prebiotics, as Used by Jackson GI Medical, Increases Lifespan by 33%

...bers which deliver health benefits by nourishing beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract while not providing sustenance to undesirable bacteria. "We have...s calcium absorption, decreases heart-unfriendly triglycerides and promotes digestive health," says Chronister. "This latest study strongly suggests that a very ...

Advance in Bowel Cancer Test Research

...ctal growths from non-cancerous controls. Being presented today at the digestive Disease Week conference in Chicago, the preliminary findings are the result...y those people most likely to benefit from colonoscopic investigation. digestive Diseases Week is the world's largest gathering of physicians and researcher...

Ethicon Endo-Surgery Studies Presented at DDW Demonstrate Potential of Pure NOTES Surgery With Company's Toolbox

... CINCINNATI, June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. today announced that multiple studies presented at the 2009 digestive Disease Week (DDW) demonstrate the company's novel, investigational* Toolbox enables natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) procedur...

New One-Year Data from REMICADE(R) SONIC Trial Show Sustained Efficacy Compared with Azathioprine in Treatment of Crohn's Disease

...pies, but naive to immunomodulators and biologic therapy, were presented at digestive Disease Week today. Data from the SONIC study showed that a greater propor...ts of the SONIC extension trial on Tuesday, June 2 at 3:30 PM at the annual digestive Disease Week meeting. In 1998, REMICADE became the first anti-TNF-alph...

Prometheus Announces New Findings Regarding Patients at Risk for Celiac Disease at DDW

...n patients at risk for celiac disease. In an oral presentation yesterday at digestive Disease Week (DDW) in Chicago, Prometheus reported a statistically signific...ivity values. About Celiac Celiac disease is an immune-mediated digestive disease that is triggered by the consumption of gluten and damages the smal...

PROTECT-1 Phase II/III Induction-Stage Results for ChemoCentryx's Traficet-EN(TM) Presented in Oral Session at DDW 2009 Conference

... of the ongoing PROTECT-1 trial, were presented at digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2009 in Chicago, IL, by Satish ...xpressed by inflammatory T cells to migrate to the digestive tract in a process that ultimately results in the ...pressed by T cells that migrate selectively to the digestive tract. The trafficking of T cells to the small an...

Researchers Present Safety and Efficacy Results of 429 Patients Treated With Radiofrequency Ablation for Pre-Cancerous Barrett's Esophagus

...wswire/ -- Clinical trial results presented at the digestive Disease Week in Chicago today reveal that endoscop...on is available at www.barrx.com . About digestive Disease Week digestive Disease Week (DDW) is the largest international ga...

Horizon Therapeutics' HZT-501 Significantly Reduces Incidence of NSAID-Induced Upper Gastrointestinal Ulcers in Patients With Mild-to-Moderate Pain

...rcent-- --Data presented today at 56th Annual digestive Disease Week Meeting in Chicago-- CHICAGO, J...l company, today presented data at the 56th Annual digestive Disease Week (DDW) meeting from two pivotal Phase ...tions has also been shown to be poor. About digestive Disease Week (DDW) DDW is the largest internati...

Ironwood and Forest Present Additional Positive Phase 2b Study Results for Linaclotide in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation

...nts within the first week of treatment. Results were presented today at the digestive Disease Week (DDW) conference being held in Chicago from May 30 through Jun...eir ability to work and participate in typical daily activities. About digestive Disease Week (DDW) DDW is the largest international gathering of phys...

Spirus Medical Announces Complete Examinations of the Small Intestine by Physicians Using Endo-Ease(TM)

...icians using its Endo-Ease(TM) line of devices have performed complete examinations of the small intestine, or pan-endoscopy. Spirus is presenting at digestive Disease Week 2009 in Chicago, May 30 through June 4. Complete examination of the small intestine has been elusive in regular practice due to the ...

The Injured Obese Child: Let's Give Him Some Ankle Support

...Children's Hospital Medical Center is one of America's top three children's hospitals for general pediatrics and is highly ranked for its expertise in digestive diseases, respiratory diseases, cancer, neonatal care, heart care and neurosurgery, according to the annual ranking of best children's hospitals by U....

Program Improves Language Skills in Deaf, Hard of Hearing

...Children's Hospital Medical Center is one of America's top three children's hospitals for general pediatrics and is highly ranked for its expertise in digestive diseases, respiratory diseases, cancer, neonatal care, heart care and neurosurgery, according to the annual ranking of best children's hospitals by U....

Lack of Food Variety Puts Kids With Autism at Risk for Poor Nutrition

...Children's Hospital Medical Center is one of America's top three children's hospitals for general pediatrics and is highly ranked for its expertise in digestive diseases, respiratory diseases, cancer, neonatal care, heart care and neurosurgery, according to the annual ranking of best children's hospitals by U....

New Study Shows Probiotic Strain Effective in Boosting Immune Response to Flu Virus

... "friendly" bacteria found naturally in the body's digestive system and have best been known for their ability to help reduce symptoms of digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS...ugh promoting a healthy bacterial ecosystem in the digestive tract, which comprises approximately 70 percent of...

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Provides Clinical Pipeline Update and Reports 2009 First Quarter Results

...with IBS. In addition, Lexicon will present Phase 1 data for LX1031 at the digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual meeting on May 31, 2009. Lexicon is adv... of 2009. In addition, Lexicon will present Phase 1 data for LX1032 at the digestive Disease Week (DDW) annual meeting on June 1, 2009. Lexicon is co...

Hospital Care Varies Greatly for Children with Urinary Tract Infections

...Children's Hospital Medical Center is one of America's top three children's hospitals for general pediatrics and is highly ranked for its expertise in digestive diseases, respiratory diseases, cancer, neonatal care, heart care and neurosurgery, according to the annual ranking of best children's hospitals by U....

Study Confirms: Your Hidden Food Allergies Are Making You Fat

... foods and chemicals. These inflammatory reactions are linked to chronic health problems like obesity and diabetes, as well as skin, heart, joint, and digestive disorders. Located in Deerfield Beach, Florida, CSS is a FDA-inspected and registered, cGMP medical device manufacturer and operates a CLIA-certified ...

New Study Shows Probiotic Strain Effective in Improving Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms

...ndition characterized by a number of uncomfortable digestive symptoms and associated with a severe reduction in...30 and marketed in the over-the-counter product, digestive Advantage Irritable Bowel Syndrome, experienced s... "We know from consumer data that people who try digestive Advantage Irritable Bowel Syndrome are more likely...

Task Force Recommends Using Aspirin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease When the Benefits Outweigh the Harms

...as effective as higher doses. Taking aspirin increases a person's chances of gastrointestinal bleeding, the sudden loss of blood or perforation of the digestive tract that can lead to hospitalization or death. Taking aspirin also increases the chance of a hemorrhagic stroke, or bleeding in the brain, which is...

Children's Hospital Receives $6.7 Million Grant From Gates Foundation to Study Influenza Vaccine in Pregnant Women in Asia

...Children's Hospital Medical Center is one of America's top three children's hospitals for general pediatrics and is highly ranked for its expertise in digestive diseases, respiratory diseases, cancer, neonatal care, heart care and neurosurgery, according to the annual ranking of best children's hospitals by U....

ASGE Urges Patients to Seek a Qualified Endoscopist Before Undergoing a Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer

...astrointestinal Endoscopy is to be the leader in advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy. ASGE, with ne...le, thin tubes called endoscopes, endoscopists are able to access the human digestive tract without incisions via natural orifices. Endoscopes are designed with ...

ASGE and The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Partner to Raise Awareness About Pancreatic Cancer

...e abdomen, behind the stomach, that is part of the digestive and endocrine systems. The pancreas makes juices t...e pancreas is near the drainage tubes for bile and digestive enzymes, a mass in the pancreas can block the flow... is to be the leader in advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence in gastrointestinal...

New Cancer Treatment Shrinks Pancreatic Tumor

...ilar ones seen before the protocol's public availability. The tumor reduction correlated with resolution of the patient's symptoms of pain and digestive problems. "The cancer isn't gone," emphasized NeoPlas Innovation Director of Research Dr. Stephen B. Cantrell. "There are still several metastatic les...

Colesevelam HCl Lowered LDL Cholesterol in Pediatric Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

...you have stomach or intestinal problems, including gastroparesis (when the stomach takes too long to empty its contents), abnormal contractions of the digestive system, major gastrointestinal tract surgery, or if you have trouble swallowing. Tell your doctor if you have vitamin A, D, E, or K deficiencies. ...

New Data Show In Vitro Potency of Doripenem Against Resistant Bacteria

...ctrum Beta-lactamases (ESBLs) than other commonly used carbapenems. Enterobacteriaceae is a large group of bacteria that can cause infections of the digestive tract or other organs of the body and includes common bacteria strains such as E. coli. These new data were presented at the 48th Interscience Confere...

PTC Announces Data Showing That PTC124 Causes Statistically Significant Improvements in Chloride Channel Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

...ng cause of the disease." About Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening genetic disease that causes serious lung infections and digestive complications. According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, CF affects approximately 30,000 adults and children in the United States and nearly 70,000...

Prometheus Presents Findings From Development of PROMETHEUS(R) IBS Diagnostic, First Blood Test for IBS, at ACG Annual Scientific Meeting

...ing the patient does not have other gastrointestinal diseases with similar symptoms. About IBS According to the National Institute of Diabetes and digestive and Kidney Diseases, in 2007, almost 60 million, or 20%, of the U.S. population had symptoms of IBS, making it one of the most common disorders diagno...

National Study Presented at ACG 2008 Confirms New Device Functions Like 'Rear-View Mirror' to Provide Improved View of the Colon

...m 80 countries. The College is committed to serving the clinically oriented digestive disease specialist through its emphasis on scholarly practice, teaching and...ional resources for patients and their families spanning the broad range of digestive diseases and conditions -- both common and not-so-common. Organized by dise...