Commentary warns of unexpected consequences of proton pump inhibitor use in reflux disease Nov 1, 2009
They can include: increased rates of hip fractures, possibly related to altered calcium absorption; possible but yet unproven altered vitamin B12 and iron absorption, related to alteration of the gastric pH; increased odds of acquiring nosocomial Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea; and increased odds of contracting community-acquired pneumonia. The authors say while it may be premature to make global recommendations about PPI prescribing patterns, they applaud the idea of raising clinical... (EurekAlert!)
Does roux-en-Y gastric bypass cure diabetes? Oct 31, 2009
Does roux-en-Y gastric bypass cure diabetes ... Does roux-en-Y gastric bypass cure diabetes. (CNN -- Health)
Cuba's Castro 'able to eat again' Oct 29, 2009
Mr Castro has not been seen in public since undergoing gastric surgery in July, prompting speculation that he has cancer or is terminally ill. Mr Castro's younger brother, Raul, has been acting as president since July. (BBC News -- Americas)
A Decade Later, Lifestyle Changes Or Metformin Still Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk Oct 29, 2009
23, 2008) Preliminary research indicates that obese patients with type 2 diabetes who had gastric banding surgery lost more weight and had a higher likelihood of diabetes remission compared to patients who. (June 11, 2009) Simple weight-loss advice from a physician and regular follow-up helped obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome lose a substantial amount of weight, a new study. (Science Daily)
Cancer: New Explanation Of 'Asian Paradox' Oct 29, 2009
28, 2009) Although Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) has been classified as a class I (or definite) carcinogen by World Health Organization (WHO), the controversy as to why only a minority of infected patients develop gastric cancer still remains. Moreover, in Asian countries such as Indonesia, Japan, China, and Thailand, where the H. pylori infection rates are similar, there is a significant difference regarding the outcome of gastric cancer ... A research, led by Murdani Abdullah, MD from... (Science Daily)
'Druggie' Andre not alone Oct 29, 2009
Prone to packing on the pounds, primarily due to his wild lifestyle, Maradonna underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2005, and was later treated for hepatitis and the effects of alcohol abuse in 2007. He later appeared on television to claim he had been clean for over two-and-a-half years, but the jury is still out on that one. (iAfrica.com)
World Trade Center Workers Have More Cases of Acid Reflux Oct 28, 2009
Research has shown that people who are stressed are more sensitive to discomfort of gastric acid in the esophagus. Studies in animals have shown that over time, stress can weaken the ability of the esophagus to withstand acid reflux. (MEDLINEplus)
Ward boys drop "heavy" patient off stretcher thrice Oct 27, 2009
A resident surnamed Tang said she phoned 120 after her husband, surnamed Lin, complained of gastric perforation on Tuesday night. Tang said the two ward boys put her husband on a stretcher and dropped him to the ground as many as three times while carrying him down from their sixth floor apartment to the ambulance. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Physicians urge public to be tested for HP bacteria Oct 27, 2009
The bacteria can cause gastric ulcers and increase the risk of developing cancer By Jimmy Chuang STAFF REPORTER Tuesday, Oct 27, 2009, Page 2. Eliminating helicobacter pylori (HP) bacteria from your stomach can help reduce the chances of developing gastric cancer by around 30 percent, doctors told a press conference at the Department of Health yesterday afternoon ... HP can cause gastric ulcers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nightmare after surgery Oct 26, 2009
The degree risk for bariatric surgery varies depending on whether its a laparoscopic procedure or an open one, whether the patient is having the stomach re-routed (gastric bypass) or banded. Celebrities such as singer Carnie Wilson and weatherman Al Roker have brought a public face to this new method for slimming down. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Longtime Crim High coach Lester dies Oct 26, 2009
Coach William A. Lester Sr., of Decatur, died Tuesday of gastric cancer at Vitas Hospice in Stockbridge. He was 67. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
* Childrens welfare advocates say kids are overworked Oct 26, 2009
Another fourth grader surnamed Chung () had to undergo surgery for gastric perforation because he went to two cram schools each day after school and never had dinner at a regular time. The CWLF investigation also found that many cram schools are located in basements or that minibuses and vans used as school buses by cram schools were too crowded. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Slimmed-down wife revs up social life without spouse Oct 23, 2009
She recently had gastric bypass surgery and has lost 80 pounds so far. Advertisement The last time Laura was slim (about seven years ago), she had an affair with a co-worker and we nearly divorced. (Erie Times-News, PA)
GE opens window to killer Oct 22, 2009
Those studies will focus on breast, ovarian, lung and gastric cancers. "It's very exciting," said Dr. Richard Gaynor, vice president of cancer research and clinical investigations at Lilly Research Laboratories, who attended the GE announcement. (Albany Times Union)
GE launches $250 million health care tech fund Oct 22, 2009
Richard Gaynor, Eli Lilly's vice president of cancer search and oncology, said the company hopes to use the technology in clinical trials starting next summer, speeding up trials of drugs for breast, ovarian and lung tumors and potentially gastric tumors. Gaynor believes the first applications would be in diagnosis and treatment. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Should the Obese Pay a Penalty Just for Being Fat? Oct 22, 2009
Also, it's funny how you never hear discussed that those "additional costs" that fat people supposedly incur include things like ineffective weight loss programs financed by insurance, unnecessary gastric bypass, and even in some cases, gym memberships under the guise of physical therapy. The cost is "healthy eating and exercise" as much as other conditions, and then it doesn't work. (Slate)
'Superobesity,' Chronic Disease Burden Associated With Risk Of Death Following Bariatric Surgery Oct 22, 2009
27, 2009) Superobese gastric bypass patients appear to have improvements in quality of life and obesity-related co-existing conditions, and despite losing weight remain obese after. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Eating right, not supplements, is best at keeping your good bacteria healthy, dietitian says Oct 22, 2009
To avoid such havoc, it's important that you pull the right live bugs off the shelf and that they survive to reach the lower gut, Ms. Cresci says of fragile bacteria that can be lambasted by gastric juices or killed off by even a short-term exposure to ambient heat ... It's called fecal bacteriotherapy, when feces mixed with a little saline, is given typically via a rectal enema or a nasogastric tube. (EurekAlert!)
Doctors on click Oct 21, 2009
It might be a gastric problem, and you can ask us a question to find out which product is suitable. . (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Don't peel your food! Oct 20, 2009
Here are easy-to-adopt plant-based diet practices that can help ward off (and in most cases, reverse) ailments like obesity, diabetes, gastric problems, etc. Say No to animal protein Dont pack in protein from animal sources - cheese, milk, meat, butter, eggs etc. (India Times, India)
Five More Digestive Herbs Oct 19, 2009
Those who lack this gastric acid are more likely to develop intestinal infections. This element is found in whole grains and other similar foods. (Suite101.com)
Botswana: Cellphone Tower Radiation Hazard is a Reality - SA Expert Oct 17, 2009
"They include: severe headaches; chronic fatigue; sleep disorders; gastric upsets and nausea; circulation problems (high blood pressure); heart rhythm problems and palpitations; rashes and prickling skin or sensations of heating; mood swings and depression; memory and attention problems; lowered immunity and lingering infections; joint pains and aching gums; tinnitus (ringing in the ear); visual problems; dizziness and disorientation; and other complaints, including neurological disorders (e.g.... (allAfrica.com)
The Top Ten Health Benefits of Turm... Oct 17, 2009
Turmeric stimulates the production of gastric mucus, making it useful in assisting digestion and protecting against ulcers. Turmeric is a natural pain reliever, Various laboratory studies have demonstrated turmeric's potency against virtually all primary inflammatory agents. (Suite101.com)
Weighing In on Success Oct 16, 2009
I tried bicycling and I just couldn't breathe," she explained. At first, Rosario thought about doing a gastric bypass, but she decided the lap band procedure was the best scenario for her. "Rosario was at such a weight that was dangerous to her health and it also impinged on her quality of life. She could barely walk a few blocks without being winded," said Dr. Ren. "I think quality of life is very important especially with kids. (CBS News)
Leaving the Folds Oct 16, 2009
After a Gastric Bypass, Some Formerly Obese Patients Need a Riskier Surgery To Shed Excess Skin. TOOLBOX Resize COMMENT. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Trialing major weight loss for type 2 diabetes in the overweight Oct 15, 2009
In the first trial of its kind in the world, researchers at Monash University's Centre for Obesity Research and Education (CORE) will examine the benefits of a gastric banding procedure on overweight people with Type 2 diabetes. Lead investigator Professor Paul O'Brien said until now gastric banding surgery was reserved for people who were obese with a Body Mass Index (BMI) rating greater than 30 ... "We know the benefits of weight loss in obese patients and we now want to find out if people... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
The diagnosis? Hypochondria Oct 15, 2009
The precise nature of Darwin's illness is unclear; he suffered from palpitations, gastric upsets, headaches and general feelings of being ''dull'', ''old'', ''spiritless'' and ''stupid. Darwin may have been suffering from a disease acquired on the expedition of the Beagle (possibly Chagas's disease) but in his enthusiasm for the water cure and the professional uses to which he put his indisposition, Darwin seems his century's most-accomplished hypochondriac. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
When All Seemed Lost, She Lost Weight Oct 15, 2009
Schallern planned to get gastric bypass surgery to lose the weight, but one of the requirements is that you prove you had tried to lose weight other ways, so she went to Weight Watchers to fulfill the requirement ... When she considered the gastric bypass, she really thought she couldn't lose the weight on her own ... I am so impressed with this as I just saw what my sister-in-law went through with gastric bypass. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Roche Raises Forecast for Sales as Revenue Exceeds Analysts' Expectations Oct 15, 2009
Roche last month filed for European approval for Herceptins use against gastric tumors after a study found it prolonged patients lives. Sales of MabThera, used to treat non-Hodgkins lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis, increased 2. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Myriad Pharmaceuticals Announces the Identification of an IND Candidate for the Treatment of Cancer, Obesity, and Diabetes Oct 14, 2009
Early natural product inhibitors of Hsp90 demonstrated activity in several human cancer clinical studies, including studies of Her2+ breast cancer, multiple myeloma and gastric cancers. However, these compounds have also demonstrated significant toxicity, which appears not to be related to inhibition of Hsp90. (Primezone Releases)
Hospital welcomes robot to surgery Oct 13, 2009
In addition to hysterectomies, the da Vinci is best for urologic, gastric and general-type surgeries, Aguirre said. And with all these benefits, Aguirre said, In our (operating room) director s words, there are no da Vinci gone wild stories. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Fat children 'don't want surgery' Oct 12, 2009
More than half of 100 children, who are on the government backed Carnegie Weight Management Programme, say they view gastric bands as "cheating'". But two-thirds feel they do not get any support to overcome their weight issues when they are at school. (BBC News -- UK)
Leptin Linked With More Aggressive Thyroid Cancer In Middle Eastern Region Oct 10, 2009
Although this is the first study in which researchers have observed its role in thyroid cancer patients, it has previously been implicated in poor prognosis among patients with gastric, endometrial and breast cancer. Leptin receptor status can be easily assessed with a fine needle biopsy, according to Al-Kuraya. (Science Daily)
The big mystery: Whats wrong with Argentina? Oct 9, 2009
And hes had gastric bypass surgery to lose weight. Hes a rogue whos always been forgiven. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Special report on swine flu Oct 8, 2009
Systemic: Fever Psychological: Lethargy, lack of appetite Nasopharynx: Runny nose, sore throat Respiratory: Coughing Intestinal: Diarrhea Gastric: Nausea, vomiting. PROTECT YOURSELF. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
* Folic acid reduces cancer risk: study Oct 7, 2009
Lin said foreign researchers have also found that adequate folic acid intake can significantly lower the risk of colorectal cancer and can help prevent many other forms of cancer, including cervical, liver, lung, colon and gastric cancer. This story has been viewed 393 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Scientists Find New Way To Classify Gastric Cancers Oct 7, 2009
Stomach (gastric) cancer is particularly prevalent in Asia and represents the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. The research is based upon clinical findings from patients in Singapore, Australia and the United Kingdom and represents the largest genomic analysis of gastric cancers to date ... The new system classifies gastric cancers by the signaling pathways the tumors use to grow and spread, as opposed to the more traditional approach that describes them by cell type or... (Science Daily)
Weight-Loss Surgery Brings Risk of Iron Deficiency Oct 6, 2009
It's well known that nutritional deficiencies are a risk after the type of surgery examined in the trial, known as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, the most common and most effective form of weight- loss surgery for severe obesity ... The new findings suggest that impaired iron absorption, rather than reduced iron intake, is the major cause of long-term deficiency after gastric bypass, according to the researchers ... According to the American Society for Metabolic tric Surgery, about 220,000 Americans... (MEDLINEplus)
Many patients with sleep apnea also suffer from GI tract conditions Oct 5, 2009
San Diego, CA Patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also tend to have additional gastrointestinal (GI) tract conditions, such as gastric reflux and hiatal hernia, which form at the opening in your diaphragm where your food pipe (esophagus) joins your stomach. In a paper presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting XPO in San Diego, researchers analyzed prospective clinical study data of 42 adult patients... (EurekAlert!)
Beard incredulous over investigation Oct 4, 2009
Augusta Commissioner Betty Beard can't believe the FBI is investigating her for asking a developer to write a check for $20,000 to pay for a gastric bypass that probably saved the life of a city employee. "What kind of case is that for the FBI to be doing?" she asked. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Read Labels, Talk To Doctors To Learn About Drugs And Side Effects Oct 3, 2009
" Find out, for example, how long it should take the drug to work and what to do if you skip a dose or take too much at one sitting. And, of course, ask your doctor about common potential side effects. But since some side effects may be rare, health-care professionals may fail to list all that could occur. "A lot of times doctors or pharmacists don't share all of the information with patients, because they don't want to scare them," said Patricia Darbishire, a clinical assistant professor of... (W-USA News, DC)
Great Dane Dog Breed Oct 3, 2009
Health concerns include gastric torsion, (a bloating disorder,) and a variety of orthopedic problems. The average life span of a Great Dane in 7 - 10 years. (Suite101.com)
Delaying Weight-Loss Surgery May Leave Teens at Risk Oct 3, 2009
The time frame in which gastric bypass surgery can be used to reverse morbid obesity in teens could be much shorter than previously believed, U.S. researchers say. Their study included 61 teens who had laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
TRICARE offers options for beneficiaries struggling with weight Oct 1, 2009
For those who medically qualify, TRICARE covers gastric bypass, gastric stapling and gastroplasty procedures including vertical banded gastroplasty and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding, commonly known as Lap-Band surgery ... "For some beneficiaries, gastric surgery may be the right course of action to preserve their health." Nonsurgical treatment of obesity, morbid obesity, dietary control or weight reduction, biliopancreatic bypass and gastric bubble or balloon for the treatment of... (The Dolphin, CT)
Eisai Submits Application for Additional Indication of its Proton Pump Inhibitor PARIET(R) for Non-erosive GERD in Japan Sep 30, 2009
While non-erosive GERD is defined as a set of subjective symptoms such as heartburn caused by the flow of stomach acid and other gastric contents back into the esophagus, it is a disorder in which erosion, ulcers or other mucosal injuries in the esophagus are not observed on endoscopy ... PARIET has clinically shown a rapid onset of action and a stable inhibitory effect on acid secretion with the approved indications in Japan including stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers, reflux esophagitis, and as... (JCN Network, Japan)
Boy: Mom Kept Me in Closet for 4 1/2 Years Sep 30, 2009
My wife has COPD with three puffers a month that are not cheap, plus other medications for a 70 year old with autoimmune problems and gastric troubles. The return on investment for my $1500 investment was pretty damned good. (CBS News)
Getting tough Sep 30, 2009
Chris Oliver is an orthopaedic trauma surgeon in Edinburgh who had gastric band surgery to lose weight but believes it is not the solution for everyone ... Adjustable laparoscopic gastric band surgery is not the solution for all those that are obese ... Adjustable laparoscopic gastric band surgery is not the solution for all those that are obese, like all medical interventions, it has risks that must be carefully considered. (BBC News -- UK)
Rare Double Pregnancy Surprises All Sep 30, 2009
NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2009. Woman Has Rare Condition Called Superfetation, Becoming Pregnant When She Already Was. (CBS News -- Health)
Essential Health Clinic plans casino night fundraiser Oct. 3 Sep 30, 2009
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Benefit workshop planned for dog trackers Sep 30, 2009
The Southeastern Belgian Tervuren Club will host an all-breed, three-day tracking clinic - Tracking a Cure - this weekend at Sandy Creek Park to raise money to benefit research into canine gastric cancer. Dog trainer Beth Walker, who has trained two championship tracking dogs, will lead tracking workshops Friday, Saturday and Sunday covering the best ways to train tracking dogs and how to succeed in the world of competitive tracking. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Does Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy prevent gastric cancer? Sep 26, 2009
Does Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy prevent gastric cancer ... Does Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy prevent gastric cancer ... Although it has been demonstrated that Helicobacter pylori causes gastric cancer, it is still controversial that whether H. pylori eradication therapy is effective in primary prevention of gastric cancer. (EurekAlert!)
What surgery will look like in the future Sep 26, 2009
Rustic says one innovation on the horizon is a device being developed by Imperial College that would allow a surgeon to remotely control an endoscope while a patient is inside a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine, which would give real-time image feedback during gastric procedures and prostate biopsies. But he adds that currently, robotic surgery devices are often prohibitively expensive and tend to be used for a narrow range of procedures. (CNN -- Tech)
Cogent trial shows lack of adverse interaction between clopidogrel and stomach medicine Sep 25, 2009
COGENT is the first randomized assessment of administering clopidogrel and PPIs, which reduce the production of gastric acid, on clinical events ... The primary endpoint of the trial was a composite of upper gastrointestinal clinical events, including gastroduodenal bleeding, symptomatic gastroduodenal ulcer, and persistent pain with multiple gastric erosions, obstruction or perforation. (EurekAlert!)
Queen's robots closing in on 1,000 surgeries Sep 25, 2009
Both robots have been used for prostatectomy and other urological surgeries, hysterectomy and other gynecologic surgeries, heart valve repair, thorascopic surgeries, gastrointestinal and esophageal surgeries and gastric bypass ... "Patients undergoing prostate, gynecological, gastric and cardiac robotic procedures lose less blood, have shorter length of stay in the hospital, and are able to return to work sooner when compared to the traditional approach.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
New Blood Tests May Detect Colon Cancer Sep 24, 2009
The second test, which was developed by Ulrike Stein, PhD, of the ECRC Charite University of Medicine in Berlin and colleagues, looks for colon, rectal and gastric cancers ... The researchers studied daily blood samples from 185 people with colon cancer, 190 people with rectal cancer, 91 gastric cancer patients, and 51 tumor-free volunteers ... "We found that S100A4 was present at significantly higher levels in the group of cancer patients, no matter whether they had colorectal or gastric... (CBS News -- Health)
ROBOTIC HELP AT QUEEN'S Sep 24, 2009
Both robots have been used for prostatectomy and other urological surgeries, hysterectomy and other gynecologic surgeries, heart valve repair, thorascopic surgeries, gastrointestinal and esophageal surgeries and gastric bypass ... "The robot essentially allows the surgeon to operate with 'tiny hands' in body cavities. Patients undergoing prostate, gynecological, gastric and cardiac robotic procedures lose less blood, have shorter length of stay in the hospital, and are able to return to work... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hope over new skin cancer therapy Sep 24, 2009
The most successful of these so far has been Glivec (imatinib), which is used to treat myloid Leukaemia and gastric cancer. Professor Alexander Eggermont, president of the European Cancer Organisation, said: "The new drug is the equivalent of Glivec in terms of the effect it's having in advanced melanoma.". (BBC News -- Health)
Practicing long division Sep 24, 2009
The fact is, legitimate questions are simply being raised about Beard's involvement in channeling $20,000 from a developer doing business with the city to a city employee and friend of Beard's for a gastric bypass surgery. No one has been convicted and sentenced. (The Augusta Chronicle)
A prayer for the leader Sep 24, 2009
At the other end of the gastric spectrum, Hodgson's front-row teammate Ben Hannant has had his own meal named after him at the cafe, a double-sided Turkish bread focaccia with both scrambled and poached eggs, crispy bacon, hash browns and baked beans. GOT A TIP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Post Gastric Bypass Diet Sep 23, 2009
Following a gastric bypass surgery, diet and nutrition are vitally important for both healing and weight loss ... During gastric bypass surgery, the anatomy of the upper digestive tract is altered ... Another result of gastric bypass surgery is that fewer nutrients are absorbed. (Suite101.com)
New Way To Calculate Body's 'Maximum Weight Limit' Sep 22, 2009
New Way To Calculate Body's 'Maximum Weight Limit. New Way To Calculate Body's 'Maximum Weight Limit. (Science Daily)
New Blood Tests Promise Simple Cancer Detection Sep 22, 2009
Stein's test finds various types of cancer, including colorectal and gastric cancers, and had also shown potential in identifying patients whose cancer was likely to spread ... Stein and colleagues from the ECRC Charite University of Medicine and the Max-Delbrueck-Center for Molecular Medicine in Berlin looked at daily blood samples from 185 colon cancer patients, 190 with rectal cancer and 91 gastric cancer patients. (Newsmax)
'Returned' money sat in bank Sep 22, 2009
It didn't leave an interest-bearing checking account until someone had found a use for it -- gastric bypass surgery for a Utilities Department employee and family friend of Commissioner Betty Beard. The city cut a $20,000 check to Maxwell House LLC on March 23, 2007. (The Augusta Chronicle)
New blood tests promise simple, cost-effective diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers Sep 21, 2009
In a different study, researchers from Germany will say that they have developed another blood test that helps diagnose tumours in patients with colon, rectal, or gastric cancers ... They collected daily blood samples from hospitalised and outpatients; 185 samples for colon cancer, 190 for rectal, and 91 for gastric cancer patients ... "We found that S100A4 mRNA was present at significantly higher levels in the group of cancer patients, no matter whether they had colorectal or gastric cancer,... (EurekAlert!)
Roche Promises ``Extremely Encouraging'' Cancer Data from Avastin, Xeloda Sep 21, 2009
The data will show survival benefits for Avastin in malignant melanoma and for Herceptin in gastric cancer, the Basel, Switzerland-based company said today in an e-mailed statement. The results from our key studies are extremely encouraging because they offer new treatment options where very few have existed for incurable cancers like malignant melanoma, primary brain cancer and gastric cancer, , chief executive officer of Roches pharmaceuticals divisions, said in the statement. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
