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Researchers examine how toxin triggers motor neuron death

In most cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, a toxin released by cells that normally nurture neurons in the brain and spinal cord can trigger loss of the nerve cells affected in the disease, Columbia researchers reported today in the online edition of the journal Neuron.

7 Feb 2014

Sleep disorder linked to poor nonmotor status in Parkinson’s disease

The presence of rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder is associated with more severe nonmotor symptoms in patients with early-stage Parkinson’s disease, a study shows.

8 Jan 2014

Reflux disease diagnosis: an interview with Professor Peter Dettmar, Managing Director of RD Biomed Limited

Generally speaking, reflux has been a major chronic issue for probably the last 40 or 50 years. When you look at the global population, depending on which country we're talking about, around 20% to 40% of individuals have reflux disease within their populations.

23 Dec 2013

Two on-the-rise esophagus conditions can be the result of food allergy, say doctors

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine found that two on-the-rise esophagus conditions are so similar that even a biopsy is not enough to distinguish one disease from the other.

17 Dec 2013

Experts explain how to prevent heartburn during holidays

Attracted by the decadent treats, fried meats, and festive cocktails of the Thanksgiving-to-New-Year feast, heartburn can be an unwelcome guest during the holidays. According to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, acid reflux affects about 30 million Americans.

3 Dec 2013

Patients with symptom clusters after surgery for esophageal cancer have increased mortality risk

A new study has found that several months after surgery for esophageal cancer, different symptoms cluster together in different types of patients. In addition, patients with certain symptom clusters have an increased risk of dying from their disease.

25 Nov 2013

First molecular test developed to detect eosinophilic esophagitis

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have developed the first molecular test to diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic upper gastrointestinal disorder. The incidence of EoE has skyrocketed since it was first characterized two decades ago.

22 Nov 2013

Rugby star partners with researchers to tackle motor neurone disease

A World Cup winning rugby star is joining forces with leading researchers in a new partnership to tackle motor neurone disease (MND).

15 Nov 2013

Leading surgical specialists outline approaches to laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair

Minimally invasive surgical techniques have revolutionized the treatment paraesophageal hernia-but there's continued controversy over some key technical aspects of the procedure.

29 Oct 2013

Capsugel launches Coni-Snap sprinkle capsule for people with difficulties swallowing

Capsugel is launching an innovative capsule design to improve adherence to treatment regimens for patients with difficulties swallowing. These patients include babies, children, and older adults as well as patients with medical conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Multiple Sclerosis. The new Coni-Snap sprinkle capsule is expected to be available in 2014.

22 Oct 2013

‘Limit diagnostic investigations’ in children with recurrent CAP

Research shows that pediatric recurrent community-acquired pneumonia in different lung areas is most commonly associated with mild conditions like rhinosinusitis and asthma, and not severe underlying disease.

21 Oct 2013

Acacia Pharma reports positive results from APD515 Phase II study for treatment of xerostomia

Acacia Pharma, a pharmaceutical company specialising in the development of drugs for supportive care, announces positive results from its Phase II study of APD515 for the treatment of xerostomia (dry mouth) in advanced cancer patients.

15 Oct 2013

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield offers tips for playing safe with prescription drugs

As we age, most of us come to depend on prescription drugs to help us live healthier, longer lives. But the very medications that we count on for better health could also land us in the hospital.

10 Oct 2013

UCLA investigates high rates of schizophrenia in people with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

UCLA has joined an international consortium to investigate the high rates of schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric disorders in those who are affected with Chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, a disorder caused by the deletion of a small piece of chromosome number 22.

9 Oct 2013

Swallowing pills containing fecal bacteria stops recurrent bouts of C. diff infection

Swallowing pills containing a concentrate of fecal bacteria successfully stops recurrent bouts of debilitating Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection by rebalancing the bacteria in the gut, suggests a study being presented at the IDWeek 2013- meeting today.

5 Oct 2013

Active ingredient of ipecac syrup inhibits growth of cancer cells

An old home remedy called ipecac syrup, once stocked in medicine cabinets in case of accidental poisoning, is showing promise as a new chemotherapy drug for bladder cancer.

4 Oct 2013

Penn Medicine receives $12M NIHM grant for genetics study that points causes of mental illness

A major international consortium co-led by Penn Medicine has received a $12 million National Institute of Mental Health (NIHM) grant for a large-scale genetics study investigating why patients with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome have an increased risk of schizophrenia and other psychiatric disorders.

4 Oct 2013

CHOP’s 22q and You Center plays major role in brain and behavior consortium

Genetics experts from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are among the top leaders of a major international collaboration researching why patients with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome have an elevated risk of schizophrenia and other psychiatric illnesses.

4 Oct 2013

Radiofrequency ablation leads to remission of dysplastic Barrett's esophagus

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) leads to remission for 91 percent of patients with dysplastic Barrett's esophagus, according to new figures published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.

3 Oct 2013

Over-the-counter ibuprofen appears to be safest alternative for reducing post-operative pain

You may be able to eat all of the ice cream you want after having your tonsils removed, but researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit say you don't necessarily need a prescription to reduce post-operative pain -- an over-the-counter pain-reliever is just as effective.

2 Oct 2013

Swallowing News and Research

Researchers examine how toxin triggers motor neuron death

Sleep disorder linked to poor nonmotor status in Parkinson’s disease

Reflux disease diagnosis: an interview with Professor Peter Dettmar, Managing Director of RD Biomed Limited

Two on-the-rise esophagus conditions can be the result of food allergy, say doctors

Experts explain how to prevent heartburn during holidays

Patients with symptom clusters after surgery for esophageal cancer have increased mortality risk

First molecular test developed to detect eosinophilic esophagitis

Rugby star partners with researchers to tackle motor neurone disease

Leading surgical specialists outline approaches to laparoscopic paraesophageal hernia repair

Capsugel launches Coni-Snap sprinkle capsule for people with difficulties swallowing

‘Limit diagnostic investigations’ in children with recurrent CAP

Acacia Pharma reports positive results from APD515 Phase II study for treatment of xerostomia

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield offers tips for playing safe with prescription drugs

UCLA investigates high rates of schizophrenia in people with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

Swallowing pills containing fecal bacteria stops recurrent bouts of C. diff infection

Active ingredient of ipecac syrup inhibits growth of cancer cells

Penn Medicine receives $12M NIHM grant for genetics study that points causes of mental illness

CHOP’s 22q and You Center plays major role in brain and behavior consortium

Radiofrequency ablation leads to remission of dysplastic Barrett's esophagus

Over-the-counter ibuprofen appears to be safest alternative for reducing post-operative pain

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