African-Americans with colorectal cancer have poorer outcomes, lower survival rates Nov 13, 2009
"Colorectal cancer is the only gastrointestinal cancer that is routinely screened for and can be effectively treated, yet African-Americans still have a profoundly lower survival rate than Caucasians," said Timothy L. Fitzgerald, MD, FACS, associate professor, department of surgery, division of surgical oncology, East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. "Our analysis suggests that these disparities may be attributable to a lack of access to or use of care. It is imperative that screening and... (EurekAlert!)
Researchers 'Notch' A Victory Toward New Kind Of Cancer Drug Nov 13, 2009
Similar abnormalities in NOTCH also underlie a variety of other cancers, including lung, ovarian, pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers. Even with this deep scientific knowledge, drugs against NOTCH -- or any other transcription factor -- have traditionally been extremely difficult, if not impossible, to develop. (Science Daily)
SmartPill poised for growth Nov 13, 2009
The SmartPill GI Monitoring System uses an ingestible capsule outfitted with sensors that monitor patients gastrointestinal health ... The new version, according to a company press release, will allow physicians to measure pH, pressure and temperature throughout the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Actress Debi Mazar Talks About her Family's Experience with Bipolar Depression Nov 12, 2009
6 billion and is a leader in gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, neuroscience, respiratory, oncology and infectious disease medicines. In the United States, AstraZeneca is a $13. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Long-term Statin Use Associated With Decreased Risk Of Gallstones Requiring Surgery Nov 12, 2009
Gallstone disease is a leading cause of gastrointestinal tract illness and inpatient admission in western countries and represents a serious burden for health care systems worldwide. More than 700,000 cholecystectomies (removal of the gallbladder) are performed annually in the United States, according to background information in the article. (Science Daily)
Cancer protein 'can be disarmed' Nov 12, 2009
Similar abnormalities in Notch also underlie other cancers, including lung, ovarian, pancreatic and gastrointestinal tumours. Examining the structure of Notch closely, the researchers isolated a potential weak spot in its structure. (BBC News -- Health)
Swine Flu Packs a Bigger Jolt for People With Asthma, Diabetes, WHO Says Nov 11, 2009
Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, have also been reported. Children younger than two years, pregnant women, people with lung diseases, metabolic disorders, weakened immune systems and certain neurological conditions are among groups at higher risk of developing a severe disease, WHO said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Cumberland earnings inch up in 3Q Nov 11, 2009
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals focuses on acute hospital care and gastrointestinal treatments. At noon Tuesday, the stock was trading at $13. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Olympus introduces world's smallest GI scope to offer 4-way angulation and Narrow Band Imaging Nov 11, 2009
November 10, 2009 Olympus today introduced the world's smallest gastrointestinal videoscope to offer four-way angulation and Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) to detect upper gastrointestinal abnormalities ... Olympus introduces the world's smallest gastrointestinal videoscope to offer four-way angulation and Narrow Band ImagingT (NBI) to detect upper gastrointestinal abnormalities ... Unlike conventional super-slim scopes that only bend in two directions, the GIF-XP180N scope bends in four... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness Nov 10, 2009
FRIDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Poor cleaning of restrooms aboard cruise ships raises the risk of norovirus-caused gastrointestinal illness outbreaks, a new study finds ... "The cruising industry takes the sanitation of its vessels and the mitigation of all gastrointestinal illnesses, including norovirus, very seriously," the statement read. (MEDLINEplus)
New norms for ads on emergency contraceptive pills Nov 10, 2009
These drugs are phenylpropanolamine or PPA (Vicks Action-500, Solvin), painkiller nimesulide (Nice and Nimulid), letrozole (Letroz), gastrointestinal tegaserod (Ibsinorm, Tegod, Tegibs), anti-bacterial gatifloxacin (Gaity) and human placenta extract (Placentrex lotion and gel sold by Albert David) after concerns were raised about their ad-verse reactions. The combined market sales are pegged close to Rs 400-500 crore a year. (India Times)
MRSA 'not the only threat to NHS' Nov 10, 2009
THE OTHER THREATS E. coli Pneumonia Surgical site infections Urinary tract infections Gastrointestinal infections Skin infections. But the MPs said these only accounted for about a fifth of the total number of all infections seen in hospital. (BBC News -- UK)
The truth about aspirin Nov 9, 2009
The revised guidelines, which recommend aspirin use for the primary prevention of heart attack and stroke, are more specific than earlier guidelines: - Men ages 45 to 79 should take aspirin if the chance of preventing a heart attack outweighs the potential harm of an increase in gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. - Women ages 55 to 79 should take aspirin if the chance of reducing an ischemic stroke outweighs the potential harm of an increase in gastrointestinal bleeding. (India Times, India)
Breast Feeding May Not Alter Older Kids' Health Nov 7, 2009
In previous analysis of this group, Kramer's team showed exclusive breast feeding for 6 months tied to significantly lower incidence of gastrointestinal infections from 3 to 6 month of age. In the current study, which assessed the children's outcomes through the age of 6. (MEDLINEplus)
Aquarium's male beluga dies in Texas Nov 7, 2009
Living in what Bossart called "substandard conditions" in Mexico, he suffered from gastrointestinal problems, liver issues and skin tumors. "My take is the Georgia Aquarium rescued him and gave him a better quality of life," said Bossart, who had examined Nico as a consultant in Mexico, well before joining the Atlanta staff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Just For The Health Of It- Chiropractic care helps pre-term infant thrive Nov 6, 2009
A case report authored by Kelly A. Miller credits chiropractic care with the successful management of a pre-term infant who had suffered severe lung ailments, gastrointestinal complications and developmental delays, both physical and mental. More than 50,000 babies are born prematurely in the United States each year. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Report On H1N1 Cases In California Shows Hospitalization Can Occur At All Ages, With Many Severe Nov 5, 2009
Other underlying medical illnesses recorded included obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and gastrointestinal disease. The median length of hospitalization among all cases was 4 days. (Science Daily)
Risks of daily aspirin may outweigh benefits Nov 5, 2009
Aspirin can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and other problems ... Aspirin can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and other problems--some of them serious ... People who take aspirin daily are two to four times as likely to have upper gastrointestinal problems, such as an ulcer with complications, than those not taking aspirin (even if the aspirin is buffered or has a protective coating to limit stomach problems). (CNN -- Health)
Students share hope, help for breaking the cycle of self-destructive behavior Nov 5, 2009
Fatal abnormalities in heart rhythm can occur, the stomach can perforate from binging, and vomiting can cause tears in the esophagus, gastrointestinal bleeding, and ulcers. The more serious health risks take longer to be detected or to become worrisome enough for the people with eating disorders to seek help. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Depression May Blur Memory of Aches and Pains Nov 5, 2009
For the next three weeks, they kept daily records of whether they felt any of 15 common physical symptoms, including aches and pains, gastrointestinal problems and upper-respiratory issues. At the end of the three-week period, the women were asked to recall how often they'd experienced each symptom. (MEDLINEplus)
Turmeric can treat cancer, psoriasis Nov 5, 2009
The digestive juice in the gastrointestinal tract quickly destroys curcumin so that little actually gets into the blood ... The researchers said that encapsulating process could be an answer to the problem of increasing curcumins absorption in the digestive environment of the gastrointestinal tract. (India Times, India)
Gastroenterology/hepatology societies release report evaluating fellowship training curriculum Nov 4, 2009
"The four major GI and hepatology societies are taking the initiative to ensure the current medical school curriculum best meets the needs of gastroenterological/hepatologic trainees. There are a number of trainees who want to pursue specialized areas of practice such as transplant hepatology, advanced therapeutic endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease and gastrointestinal oncology therefore, we need to consider ways the curriculum can better suit the needs of gastroenterology/hepatology... (EurekAlert!)
What women's symptoms really mean Nov 4, 2009
Even can appear first as chronic gastrointestinal issues like pressure, bloating, indigestion, and constipation. to win a monthly Room Makeover Giveaway from MyHomeIdeas. (CNN)
Severe swine flu kills young, old alike Nov 4, 2009
More than one-third of adults with H1N1 in this group had gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, vs. only about 5 percent with the seasonal flu, the team said. In related news, a research letter in the same issue of JAMA reports a case of rhabdomyolysis -- a breakdown in muscle tissue -- in a 28-year-old woman who contracted H1N1 in June of this year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
H1N1 Flu: Hitting the Young, but Riskier for the Old Nov 4, 2009
In both young and old patients who were hospitalized for swine flu (741 cases in total), ailments that complicate the flu were common: some 60% of children and 72% of adults had conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and gastrointestinal disease. The California data also reveal a potentially new risk factor for H1N1: obesity. (Time.com)
First Draft Of The Pig: Researchers Sequence Swine Genome Nov 4, 2009
"This sequence provides a tool of real value in helping the research community to better understand human diseases, in particular by facilitating cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal and immunological studies. Thanks to the immediate release of sequence data as it has been produced, the scientific impact of this research is already being felt.". In addition to the USDA funding, funding and technical support were provided by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche; European Union SABRE; the... (Science Daily)
Health officials warn about E coli outbreak Nov 3, 2009
This outbreak follows another unrelated E.coli outbreak involving more than 20 children and adults from Rhode Island who became ill with gastrointestinal symptoms after eating ground beef at Camp Bournedale, a nature camp in Plymouth, Mass. Ground beef collected at the camp was the same strain of E. coli O157:H7confirmed in two of the children. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Healing Clays for Your Health & Bea... Nov 3, 2009
White clay takes up the poisons, toxins, gases and even radiation from the gastrointestinal tract until all of it soaked in to the blood. White clay is more widely used than other cosmetic clays and it is frequently found in skin care products, deodorants, soaps, scrubs, powders. (Suite101.com)
Aspirin 'only for heart patients' Nov 3, 2009
But the DTB said a recent analysis of six controlled trials involving a total of 95,000 patients published in the journal the Lancet does not back up the routine use of aspirin in these patients because of the risk of serious gastrointestinal bleeds and the negligible impact it has on curbing death rates. Dr Ike Ikeanacho, editor of the DTB, said: "Current evidence for primary prevention suggests the benefits and harms of aspirin in this setting may be more finely balanced than previously... (BBC News -- UK)
Proton Therapy Is Well-tolerated In Prostate Cancer Patients Nov 3, 2009
Researchers sought to determine if delivering higher doses of radiation with proton therapy would cause early harmful side effects to urinary function within the genitourinary system (GU) function and rectal function within the gastrointestinal (GI) system ... Researchers followed the patients for at least a year after treatment and examined the genitourinary and gastrointestinal toxicity scores using both International Prostate Symptom Scores (IPSS) and Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse... (Science Daily)
UF study: Proton therapy safe Nov 3, 2009
The result was that 99 percent of patients receiving high dose proton therapy were free from severe treatment-related complications in the genitourinary and gastrointestinal systems one year after treatment. Dr. Nancy Mendenhall presented the study results Monday at the American Society for Radiation Oncology s annual meeting in Chicago. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Smoke from Iraq burn pit may be making local soldiers sick Nov 2, 2009
"It should also be noted that any burn pit operated in Iraq or Afghanistan is done pursuant to Army guidelines and regulations.KBR was a subsidiary of Halliburton until April 2007. Spokeswoman Diana Gabriel disputes Halliburton's responsibility in the suit."As these lawsuits are based on KBR activity in Iraq and Afghanistan, we believe that Halliburton is improperly named in these cases and, as such, we expect Halliburton to be dismissed from the suits," Gabriel said in a statement.ONE SOLDIER'S... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Progress Made On Group B Streptococcus Vaccine Nov 1, 2009
Colonization of the genital or gastrointestinal tract is a critical risk factor for infections due to GBS. ... D., from the Magee-Womens Research Institute at the University of the Pittsburgh, found that the vaccine used in the study can cause a modest but sustained reduction in genital and gastrointestinal GBS bacterial colonization. (Science Daily)
Salmon present deadly hazard to dogs Oct 31, 2009
If it s got any kind of gastrointestinal symptoms, Gillin said, it s in a losing battle with a bacteria. What made Abby the golden retriever a tricky case was that she wasn t showing symptoms typical of salmon poisoning, Douglas said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Popular cold, pain drugs face ban due to side effects Oct 31, 2009
NEW DELHI: Popular and widely-used medicines like phenylpropanolamine or PPA (found in cough and cold remedies like Vicks Action-500, Solvin, Wincold), gastrointestinal tegaserod (marketed as Ibsinorm, Tegod, Tegibs), anti-bacterial gatifloxacin (Gaity) and painkiller nimesulide (Nice and Nimulid) are under government scanner on concerns raised about their adverse reactions ... Popular medicines like PPA (found in Vicks Action-500, Solvin, Wincold), gastrointestinal tegaserod (marketed as... (India Times, India)
New Studies Explore Connection Between High Stress Jobs And GI Disorders Oct 31, 2009
30, 2009) In two new studies, presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 74th Annual Scientific meeting in San Diego, researchers explored the connection between high stress, high exposure occupations and long-term gastrointestinal disorders ... Dr. Mark Riddle, of the United States Navy, led the study that examined functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGD) within the active military population and their connection to IGE. IGE can be caused by a variety of factors, including... (Science Daily)
Woman Accidentally Swallows Coffee Spoon, Has It Removed From Jejunum With No Complications Oct 30, 2009
30, 2009) Foreign body ingestion is a frequent gastrointestinal emergency ... Foreign body ingestion is a frequent gastrointestinal emergency. (Science Daily)
Shire presents study findings on its ADHD treatments at psychiatric meeting Oct. 29-30 Oct 30, 2009
Shire focuses its business on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), human genetic therapies (HGT) and gastrointestinal (GI) diseases as well as opportunities in other therapeutic areas to the extent they arise through acquisitions. Shire's in-licensing, merger and acquisition efforts are focused on products in specialist markets with strong intellectual property protection and global rights. (EurekAlert!)
Heart Patients Running The Red Light On Traffic Restrictions Oct 30, 2009
9, 2009) Following an acute coronary syndrome such as a heart attack or unstable angina, patients who receive a medication to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding that may be associated with the use. . (Science Daily)
Fighting the Flu: Do Hand Sanitizers Work? Oct 30, 2009
Studies have shown how hand sanitizers reduce gastrointestinal illnesses in households and curb absentee rates in schools and workplaces. Trash the Sink. (Fox News)
Debunking swine flu myths Oct 30, 2009
Up to half the people who get swine flu never develop a fever, and some suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms as well as more standard flu symptoms. Myth 2 - This is just mild flu. (India Times, India)
Depression Can Lead To Inflated Reports Of Physical Symptoms Oct 29, 2009
Each day for three weeks, they reported whether they felt 15 common physical symptoms including aches and pains, gastrointestinal and upper-respiratory issues. On the 22nd day, they were asked to remember how often they had experienced each physical symptom in the preceding three weeks. (Science Daily)
Yeast Infections — Human Genetics on the Rise Oct 29, 2009
We lead inextricably mycotic lives: yeasts leaven our bread, ferment our wine and beer, and inhabit our skins, mouths, and gastrointestinal tracts; however, not all is harmony. Hippocrates reported aphthous ulcers consistent with thrush in patients with severe debilitation, but it was not until the 1840s that in the newly emerging field of clinical experimental medicine that thrush as well as other mycotic conditions, including ringworm was recognized as being caused by transmissible fungi. (New England Journal of Medicine)
People With Heart Devices Can 'Digest' Advanced Diagnostic Technology Safely Oct 28, 2009
In a large majority of cases (74 percent), the reason for performing the CE was to locate gastrointestinal bleeding. In each case, the capsule explored the entire length of the small bowel. (Science Daily)
Olympus introduces the VisiGlide, a single-use guidewire Oct 28, 2009
These advances in design are expected to make gastrointestinal procedures performed with the ERCP technique faster and easier ... The pancreatobiliary ducts are the most difficult site in the gastrointestinal tract to approach endoscopically, resulting in complex and protracted procedures in which multiple devices are variously advanced along a guidewire inserted into the papilla of Vater subsequent to observation of the exterior of the papilla (the opening of the bile and pancreatic ducts) with... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
5 Healthy Foods You Should Be Eating Daily Oct 28, 2009
Studies are being conducted to prove their effect on fighting certain types of gastrointestinal illness, certain infections and cancer as well. Yogurt is also loaded with protein and has solid amounts of vitamin B12, riboflavin and potassium in it. (Fox News)
Shire Secures European Wide Label Extension for FOSRENOL(R) in Chronic Kidney Disease Oct 28, 2009
FOSRENOL(R) (lanthanum carbonate) Now Approved in the EU to Treat hyperphosphataemia greater than 1. 78mmol/L in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Not on Dialysis. (Canada Newswire)
World Trade Center Workers Have More Cases of Acid Reflux Oct 28, 2009
Previous research has found that people with mental health issues tend to have more reflux disease or other gastrointestinal disturbances, said Dr. David A. Johnson, past president of the American College of Gastroenterology ... "It's not as readily apparent as to why they would have a gastrointestinal problem," Luft said ... "Though as a result of being there, when you are exposed to a tremendous amount of dust, a lot of what goes into your mouth, nose and lungs is also swallowed and can enter... (MEDLINEplus)
Brockton meat plant makes voluntary recall after students get sick ... Oct 27, 2009
Students and adults from the group developed bloody diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms after they returned home. Two were hospitalized in Rhode Island last week, but were released last Friday. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
RI tracking swine flu through electronic records Oct 27, 2009
New York City health authorities have also in recent years tracked over-the-counter pharmacy sales to detect outbreaks of flulike or gastrointestinal illnesses. And after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, doctors were able to tap into a specially created Web site to access prescription histories for displaced Gulf Coast residents on whom they had no medical information. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Tainted beef recalled in Massachusetts Oct 27, 2009
Suspect ground beef patties were collected and tested by the DPH after more than 20 school children and adults from Rhode Island, who had visited the week of Oct. 13, became ill with gastrointestinal symptoms. The DPH is continuing to investigate the outbreak in cooperation with the Rhode Island Health Department and the (CDC). (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Wild pigs and deer do not spread GM corn via feces or accumulate transgenic residues in meat Oct 27, 2009
However, outside of the gastrointestinal tract the scientists found no trace whatsoever, neither in the tissue of wild boars nor in that of the fallow deer ... A truly insignificant number makes it through the gastrointestinal passage at all: For wild boars a mere 0. (EurekAlert!)
Brockton firm recalls beef tainted with bacteria Oct 27, 2009
A wave of gastrointestinal illness at a Plymouth camp has been linked to bacteria-tainted ground beef, forcing the supplier of the meat to institute a recall, state public health authorities said last night. More than 20 schoolchildren and adults from Rhode Island became ill after visiting Camp Bournedale the week of Oct. 13, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said. (Boston Globe)
A(H1N1): Malaysia to get 78,000 doses of vaccine soon Oct 26, 2009
"Of course the number of H1N1 patients warded in ICU is decreasing and the death caused by the pandemic is still at 77, but this is not the end, we have to be more cautious and alert to face a second wave of H1N1 which is expected at the end of this year," he told reporters after opening a seminar on "Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases" at Selayang Hospital. He also said the spread of the virus was still active in the country and advised the public to take the necessary precautions. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Swine Flu Prevention, System, and T... Oct 25, 2009
Gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. How to Catch the Bug. (Suite101.com)
Genome analysis changes diagnosis Oct 24, 2009
"We identified a particular gene which had mutations on both copies and which causes a fundamental problem meaning that the child could not absorb water or electrolytes through his gastrointestinal tract. "We went back to the physicians in Turkey and said we think this is the problem and they confirmed it and are now able to give him better treatment. " The boy has congenital chloride diarrhoea which affects one in 50,000 people. The main clinical symptom is continual watery diarrhoea which... (BBC News -- Health)
On the Cutting Edge: Inside Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center Oct 24, 2009
Focusing on Gastrointestinal Cancer. Though gastrointestinal cancers are among the deadliest forms of cancer, drug discovery has not been as extensively targeted toward GI cancers ... Two weeks ago, however, the Lombardi Center announced the creation of the Otto J. Ruesch Center for the Cure of Gastrointestinal Cancers, which will fund GI cancer research and specialized patient care and drug development for a range of cancers, including pancreatic, liver and esophageal cancer. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Aloe Vera for Health Oct 24, 2009
Ingesting aloe vera gel may also cause gastrointestinal problems and lead to electrolyte abnormalties. Diabetics should use aloe vera with caution since it can lower blood sugar levels in the body. (Suite101.com)
Possible Link Between Autism And Oxytocin Gene Via Non-DNA Sequence Mutation Oct 23, 2009
22, 2009) Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have uncovered a new genetic signature that correlates strongly with autism and which doesn't involve changes to the DNA sequence itself. Rather, the changes are in the way the genes are turned on and off. (Science Daily)
Side-Out Foundation teams with leading medical professionals to battle breast cancer Oct 23, 2009
Caris Dx is a U.S.-based biosciences company specializing in the development and commercialization of clinically-validated molecular diagnostics and anatomic pathology services primarily in the fields of oncology, dermatopathology, hematopathology and gastrointestinal pathology. The company provides academic-caliber medical consults through its industry-leading team of subspecialty fellowships and expert-trained pathologists in gastrointestinal and liver pathology, dermatopathology and... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Calling It In: New Emergency Medical Service System May Predict Caller's Fate Oct 23, 2009
18, 2008) Gastrointestinal bleeding can be fatal -- something which is not known to many alcoholics. More than 400 patients from the major German cities of Leipzig and Munich were included in the study. (Science Daily)
Advancing marijuana-use attitudes Oct 23, 2009
Published clinical and preclinical trials have indicated benefits from marijuana use in treating Alzheimer s disease, chronic pain, diabetes, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorders, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), hypertension, incontinence, staph infection, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, sleep apnea and Tourette s syndrome. ADVERTISEMENT. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Vyvanse Capsules CII administration through 2 routes demonstrated similar pharmacokinetic profile Oct 23, 2009
The conversion of Vyvanse to d-amphetamine is not affected by gastrointestinal pH and is unlikely to be affected by alterations in GI transit times ... Shire focuses its business on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), human genetic therapies (HGT) and gastrointestinal (GI) diseases as well as opportunities in other therapeutic areas to the extent they arise through acquisitions. (EurekAlert!)
Trigger Of Deadly Food Toxin Discovered Oct 22, 2009
13, 2006) Australian scientists have identified a highly potent toxin that causes severe gastrointestinal illnesses, including food. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Eating right, not supplements, is best at keeping your good bacteria healthy, dietitian says Oct 22, 2009
She equates the good bacterium in your gastrointestinal tract to another living being inside that helps keep you healthy. "If you do good by your bacteria, they will do good by you," Ms. Cresci says. (EurekAlert!)
