Set up bird flu contingency plan, private sector told Jun 11, 2007
We hope the private sector in Malaysia would put in place the contingency plan in the event of a pandemic avian influenza hitting Malaysia, he told reporters after officiating the Malaysian Society of Gastrointestinal Diseases here, today. He said the Ministry had recently conducted a briefing with representatives from various business organisations on the urgent need to set up an action plan in case of bird flu pandemic. (New Straits Times)
Doctors, Engineers Develop New Wireless System To Detect Esophageal Reflux May 30, 2007
The RFID system is the next step in a growing effort to develop less invasive wireless technologies for gastrointestinal diseases. Those include the PillCam, a small pill-sized wireless camera that takes photos as it goes through the digestive tract, and Bravo capsule, another wireless system that detects esophageal acids. (Science Daily)
ACS News Service Weekly PressPac -- May 23, 2007 May 29, 2007
The researchers point out that while most E. coli strains are harmless, some strains do cause gastrointestinal diseases in human. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea, as well as more serious conditions. (EurekAlert!)
Add this food to your meal to help you lose weight May 23, 2007
"These cells are a potential target for the treating gastrointestinal diseases and other disorders," Voland said. More information. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
New Clinical Data Further Support Applicability of Epigenomics' Lead Biomarker For Colorectal Cancer Screening May 21, 2007
Ebert presented original data showing that methylation of the Septin 9 gene is specific to colorectal cancer as it is rarely found in the blood of patients with other cancers or other gastrointestinal diseases. Biomarkers that are specific for cancer and the organ in which the cancer occurs are fundamental to effective screening tests,'' Prof. (Primezone Releases)
New adopted puppies infected with parvovirus May 12, 2007
Canine parvovirus is one of the most common and severe gastrointestinal diseases of dogs and most commonly attack puppies younger than one year of age. If you see any of the following symptoms in you puppy or dog, contact your veterinarian immediately. (Cadillac News, MI)
Consortium of Firms Working on Accutane Litigation Apr 10, 2007
A lawyer representing people who claim that the acne drug Accutane caused them serious gastrointestinal diseases said his team is ready to try cases in Atlantic City, N.J. and Madison County, Ill. in April -- the first two cases of potentially hundreds to go to trial. (Law.com)
IBS Medication Withdrawn Apr 10, 2007
About CSIR The Canadian Society of Intestinal Research (CSIR) is a registered national charity dedicated to increasing public awareness, providing patient educational materials, leading in patient advocacy, and funding medical research regarding a broad range of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. The Society helps Canadians suffering from IBS find ways to manage the condition and continue improving their quality of life. (Canada Newswire)
LIALDA -- the first oral once-daily mesalamine for ulcerative colitis -- now available Mar 20, 2007
"Shire is pleased to offer this latest advancement in the treatment of ulcerative colitis, which complements our existing GI portfolio and reinforces our commitment to improving the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases." ... Cosmo is a speciality pharma company that aims to become a global leader in optimised therapies for certain gastrointestinal diseases. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Irish Brains, Tax Breaks Lure Drug Research as Manufacturing Jobs Dwindle Mar 16, 2007
March 15 (Bloomberg) -- GlaxoSmithKline Plc investigated 12 countries when it was deciding where to research gastrointestinal diseases. It chose Ireland. (Bloomberg)
US set to approve cattle antibiotic Mar 4, 2007
The drug, called cefquinome, is a fourth-generation cephalosporin, a class of antibiotics used for a range of human diseases including serious gastrointestinal diseases in children and meningitis. The fear is that using such drugs in animals can lead to the emergence of new drug-resistant "superbugs" which will be immune to similar drugs when used in people. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Will FDA put humans at risk with cow drug? Mar 4, 2007
Third-generation cephalosporins are among the only effective therapies for serious gastrointestinal diseases in children and are the sole therapies for many cases of meningitis. That means the emergence of resistance to fourth-generation cephalosporins "could have a much more far-reaching effect" than is considered under the terms of Guidance 152, John Powers, a medical officer at the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, told the agency's expert panel. (Seattle Times)
Researchers urge mothers in Botswana to breast-feed Feb 28, 2007
Coovadia said it was reasonable for Western doctors to think that bottle-feeding is essential to protect HIV-negative babies. It is part of the range of interventions that has nearly eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV in the United States. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Virus strain hits Seacoast Jan 21, 2007
"The Norwalk virus is only one strain of a group of noroviruses -- highly contagious gastrointestinal diseases," said Moore. "The symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, and maybe fever and headaches. Dehydration can be so severe as to require hospitalization, but it's rare. In a healthy person it typically lasts 24 to 48 hours.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Meridian posts double-digit growth for fiscal first quarter Jan 19, 2007
Sales of the company's diagnostic tests for upper respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases drove the growth. Sales at Meridian's Life Sciences unit declined 4 percent over the quarter, but a realignment of its sales and marketing efforts should produce growth during the second half of 2007, Kraeutler said in a news release. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
NYSE given OK to buy Euronext Dec 22, 2006
Neurocrine and GSK entered into a research and development agreement in 2001 to seek new therapies for psychiatric, neurological and gastrointestinal diseases. Illumina shareholders to meet. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Wall Street dips as investors move to lock in profits Dec 22, 2006
40 after striking an agreement in which Pfizer Inc. will help develop a compound to treat gastrointestinal diseases. Redback Networks Inc., a maker of routers for broadband networks, jumped $4. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
EndoGastric Solutions(TM) Announces 80% Success Rate of Their Endoluminal Fundoplication (ELF) Procedure Using the EsophyX(TM) Device for the Treatment of GERD Dec 8, 2006
About EndoGastric Solutions EndoGastric Solutions(TM) is a pioneer in endoluminal procedures for the treatment of upper gastrointestinal diseases, including GERD and obesity. EGS's mission is to utilize the most current wisdom in gastroenterology and surgery to develop new trans-oral procedures and products to address the largest unmet needs in gastrointestinal diseases. (PR Newswire)
UChicago Tech’s work benefits research, faculty, society Dec 8, 2006
Midway Pharmaceuticals, a University start-up founded in 2005, develops non-antibiotic therapies for hospital-acquired infections and for a range of gastrointestinal diseases. The company s therapies are based on a proprietary compound, polymer MDY-1001, developed by John Alverdy, Professor in Surgery; Eugene Chang, the Martin Boyer Professor in Gastroenterology; and Elaine Petrof, Instructor in Infectious Diseases. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Biovail plan could place firm in play Dec 7, 2006
It also disclosed for the first time that it has in various stages of development two new drugs that target large markets in central nervous system disorders, a cardiovascular drug and one to treat gastrointestinal diseases. Biovail's roots are in technologies that improve the performance of existing drugs, including once-daily versions of GlaxoSmithKline's Wellbutrin and Johnson & Johnson's tramadol pain pill. (Globe and Mail)
Local psychologist tells his painful - and uplifting - story in a new book Nov 6, 2006
Helems did not write his new book Check Your Pride at the Door Learning to Live with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Infinity Publishing) just to say poor, poor pitiful me; instead he offers the slender volume to others suffering from gastrointestinal diseases as a ray of hope, offering techniques and strategies for coping, writing about how much family support meant to him. Inflammatory Bowel Disease may have slowed Helems, but it didn t stop him. (Salem Mainstreet Newspapers, VA)
Anxiety Disorders Linked To Physical Conditions Oct 25, 2006
Having an anxiety disorder was associated with having any type of physical condition, and specifically with respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, arthritis, allergies, thyroid diseases and migraine headaches. Most individuals with both an anxiety disorder and physical illness developed the anxiety disorder first, and tended to have a poorer quality of life than those with anxiety disorders or physical conditions alone. (Science Daily)
State health officials: No high cancer rate in neighborhood Oct 15, 2006
State health officials had previously agreed to study the area after residents expressed concerns about multiple cases of cancer, gastrointestinal diseases and other health problems. Searching through a state registry of cancer cases going back to 1979, health officials found a cancer rate of 410 cases per 100,000 people in the neighborhood. (Newsday -- State)
Meretek Says Non-Invasive Urea Breath Test Gains as Recommended Test Oct 11, 2006
(2) Graham KS, Graham DY. Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of H. Pylori-Associated Gastrointestinal Diseases. Newtown, PA: Handbooks in Health Care Co; 2002. (PR Newswire)
Crystal Research Associates, LLC Issues Executive Informational Overview (EIO) on DOR BioPharma, Inc. Oct 9, 2006
DOR BioPharma, Inc. (``DOR'' or ``the Company'') is a biopharmaceutical company addressing life-threatening side effects of cancer and cancer treatments, serious gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, and biodefense countermeasures. The Company's lead product, orBec(r) (oral beclomethasone dipropionate), is a potent, locally acting corticosteroid being developed to treat gastrointestinal Graft-versus-Host Disease (GI GVHD). (Primezone Releases)
Helicobacter pylori genotypes identified in gastric biopsy specimens from Jordanian patients Oct 4, 2006
We reported for the first time the H. pylori genotypes in Jordanian patients with gastrointestinal diseases ... Upper endoscopy was performed on 250 patients with symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases. (BioMed Central)
Axcan abandons indigestion drug trials Sep 21, 2006
Axcan develops and markets prescription products to treat a range of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and cholestatic liver diseases. Shares in the company fell seven cents to close at $14. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
ActoGenix raises 11.5 million in series A stock financing Sep 20, 2006
ActoGeniX' products will address a broad range of diseases, including gastrointestinal diseases, auto-immunity, allergy and metabolic diseases. The Company's lead product for the treatment of Crohn's disease has already been successfully tested in patients. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Former EPA Head Blasted for Lying About 9/11 Air Quality Sep 10, 2006
Workers also suffer from other ailments, including gastrointestinal diseases and mental health problems. Michael Leavitt, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, reportedly told New York lawmakers on Thursday that $75 million would be provided for 9/11-related health treatment programs. (Daily News Central)
Full Story... Sep 5, 2006
The procedure allows a doctor to see the interior lining of a patient's large intestine, helping detect a variety of gastrointestinal diseases as well as cancerous and pre-cancerous growths. Doctors can do more to prevent more than 90 percent of colon cancer by the early-screening colonoscopy, said Dr. Kosuke Tokunaga, gastroenterologist at Sutter North Medical Foundation. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Support group launches campaign to encourage breast-feeding Aug 14, 2006
Breast-fed babies have lower risk of osteoporosis, asthma, juvenile diabetes, and gastrointestinal diseases and also have a higher IQ than formula-fed babies. - CNA/ch. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
DirecTV reports increase in profits, revenue Aug 9, 2006
Santarus, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on therapies for gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, reported a loss of $16. 7 million, or 36 cents a share, for the quarter ended June 30, compared with a loss of $19. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Transgenic Goat's Milk Kicks Up Immunity Aug 5, 2006
This should have an impact particularly on E. coli based gastrointestinal diseases, says Jim Murray, an animal scientist at the University of California, Davis, and an author of the study. The team is now repeating the experiment with pigs that will be infected with harmful bacteria to see if the modified milk enhances their natural immune response. (Scientific American)
Fat stem cells turned into muscle Jul 25, 2006
The researchers said scientists have been looking for sources of smooth muscle for organ repair and treating heart disease, gastrointestinal diseases and bladder dysfunction. "A major obstacle for such an approach has been finding a reliable source of healthy smooth muscle cells that can be safely harvested and that requires minimal manipulation," they wrote. (MSNBC -- Health)
FDA sets deadline for decision on Salix drug Jun 22, 2006
(NASDAQ: SLXP) develops and markets pharmaceutical products for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. Extra. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Startup biotech business developing prenatal diagnostic test May 30, 2006
a Spring House biotechnology company developing nonantibiotic therapies for a variety of gastrointestinal diseases, landed a $500,000 investment from , operator of the Biotechnology Greenhouse of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Founded last year, Midway's initial focus is on new treatments for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Olean General opens new $1.4 million endoscopy suite May 10, 2006
The endoscopy suite includes diagnostic equipment used to perform colon cancer screenings and treat gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Zaheer Babar is Olean General s chief of gastroenterology. (Olean Times Herald, NY)
Santarus to Present at Roth Capital Partners 18th Annual Growth Stock Conference Feb 14, 2006
Santarus, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing proprietary products to enhance the quality of life for patients with gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. The company's current products are immediate-release formulations of omeprazole, a widely prescribed proton pump inhibitor. (Netscape News)
ALTANA AG: 10th Record Year in Succession Jan 25, 2006
In 2005, the main sales driver Pantoprazole (Pantozol(R)/Protonix(R)), a drug for the treatment of acid-induced gastrointestinal diseases, again achieved double-digit growth in worldwide market sales, all sales partners included: they rose to EUR 2. 8 billion, an increase of 12. (CNBC -- Research Alerts)
UCSD Team Unmasks Family Of Immune System Invaders Jan 17, 2006
Called effector proteins, they are found in bacteria, including Salmonella, Shigella and pathogenic E. coli, that cause gastrointestinal diseases. The researchers' findings will be published in the January 13, 2006 edition of the journal Cell. (Science Daily)
Santarus Receives Notice From TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc. Of Intent to Terminate Sublicense Agreement Jan 9, 2006
SAN DIEGO, Jan 09, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Santarus, Inc. (), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on therapies for gastrointestinal diseases and disorders, today announced that it has received notice from TAP Pharmaceutical Products Inc. (TAP), pursuant to the terms of the sublicense agreement entered into in June 2002, that TAP is exercising its right to terminate the sublicense agreement without cause, effective March 7, 2006, 60 days from the date of notice ... Santarus, Inc. is a... (CBS MarketWatch - Press Releases)
