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Research explores pharmaceutical advances for IBS, hepatitis C

Research presented at Digestive Disease Week explores pharmaceutical advances for treating irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea and hepatitis C. [More]
AGA Research Foundation announces recipients of 2013 Student Research Fellowship Award

AGA Research Foundation announces recipients of 2013 Student Research Fellowship Award

The American Gastroenterological Association Research Foundation has announced the 2013 Student Research Fellowship Award recipients. The awards are intended to stimulate interest in research careers in digestive diseases among high school, undergraduate, graduate and medical school students. [More]

AGA Research Foundation announces 2013 research scholars

The American Gastroenterological Association Research Foundation is pleased to announce its 2013 research scholars. This year's honorees are outstanding young gastroenterologists working toward independent careers in gastroenterology, hepatology or related areas, and with this award, their research time will be protected. [More]
AGA announces first AGA-Caroline Craig Augustyn and Damian Augustyn Award in Digestive Cancer

AGA announces first AGA-Caroline Craig Augustyn and Damian Augustyn Award in Digestive Cancer

The AGA Research Foundation is honored to announce the first AGA-Caroline Craig Augustyn and Damian Augustyn Award in Digestive Cancer, which will support Andrew D. Rhim, MD, from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, as he furthers his research on the role of Zeb1 in pancreas development, regeneration and cancer progression. [More]

Research shows new smartphone app improves patients' preparation for colonoscopy

The use of a smartphone application significantly improves patients' preparation for a colonoscopy, according to new research presented today at Digestive Disease Week. [More]

More objective testing may reduce cost and risk of managing GERD, study suggests

There are significant cost and risk factors associated with two procedures commonly used to diagnose or treat gastrointestinal problems, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week. [More]

EndoChoice's new Fuse system improves accuracy of colonoscopy procedure

Although colonoscopy exams prevent many colon cancer deaths and are considered the most sensitive method for detecting colorectal cancers, the procedure is not completely effective in preventing cancer cases. EndoChoice Inc. today unveiled research that shows that its new Fuse system significantly improves the accuracy of this procedure and greatly reduces the number of adenomas missed by colonoscopists. [More]
Research highlights benefits of vitamin D, diet changes in patients with Crohn's disease

Research highlights benefits of vitamin D, diet changes in patients with Crohn's disease

Research presented at Digestive Disease Week explores new methods for managing digestive health through diet and lifestyle. [More]

New colonoscope shows promise for colorectal cancer screening

A ground-breaking advance in colonoscopy technology signals the future of colorectal care, according to research presented today at Digestive Disease Week. [More]
Researchers link coffee consumption with reduced risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis

Researchers link coffee consumption with reduced risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis

Research presented today at Digestive Disease Week explores new discoveries in liver disease research, with findings about the impact of coffee on autoimmune disease and palliative care for cirrhotic patients. [More]
Research reveals that US children experience gastrointestinal issues

Research reveals that US children experience gastrointestinal issues

An increasing number of U.S. children are experiencing gastrointestinal issues that require interventions to resolve, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week. [More]
Boston Scientific presents data on breakthrough products at Digestive Disease Week 2013

Boston Scientific presents data on breakthrough products at Digestive Disease Week 2013

Boston Scientific Corporation is scheduled to participate in Digestive Disease Week 2013, May 18-21 in Orlando, Fla. [More]
AGA researchers to present exciting data on GI disorders at DDW 2013

AGA researchers to present exciting data on GI disorders at DDW 2013

Clinicians, researchers and scientists from around the world will gather for Digestive Disease Week- 2013, the largest and most prestigious gastroenterology meeting, from May 18 to 21, 2013, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. [More]

AGA announces new grant to study relationship between gut microbiota, digestive disease

The AGA Research Foundation announced a new grant that intends to stimulate research into the relationship between the gut microbiota, one of today's most exciting areas of science, and digestive health and disease. [More]

AGA announces 2013 Investing in the Future Student Research Fellowship Award recipients

Illustrating a commitment to the support of underrepresented minority researchers, the American Gastroenterological Association Research Foundation has announced the inaugural AGA Investing in the Future Student Research Fellowship Award recipients. [More]
Simvastatin hinders positive effects of exercise for obese adults, say researchers

Simvastatin hinders positive effects of exercise for obese adults, say researchers

Statins, the most widely prescribed drugs worldwide, are often suggested to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of medical disorders including excess body fat and/or high levels of blood pressure, blood sugar and/or cholesterol. [More]

AGA Research Foundation receives grant for gastroenterology research

Today, the American Gastroenterological Association announced that Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. will provide a $1.5 million unrestricted grant to the AGA Research Foundation endowment. [More]
Synageva BioPharma reports study results of sebelipase alfa in adults with late onset LAL Deficiency

Synageva BioPharma reports study results of sebelipase alfa in adults with late onset LAL Deficiency

Synageva BioPharma Corp., a biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutic products for rare diseases, today reported 12-month results from an ongoing extension study with sebelipase alfa in adults with late onset Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency. [More]

Cleveland Clinic receives $2M for research in colorectal surgery

Kenneth M. Garschina and his wife, Sara Story, have pledged $2 million to Cleveland Clinic's Digestive Disease Institute to create an endowed chair for research in colorectal surgery. The donation coincides with the re-dedication of two previously funded endowed chairs. [More]
HCV screening of prison inmate drug users: an interview with Dr. Arthur Kim, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School

HCV screening of prison inmate drug users: an interview with Dr. Arthur Kim, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School

Prisoners overall have a very high rate of past or present injection drug use, which is a major risk factor for HCV infection due to repeated exposures to needles. [More]