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Opioid use gradually increases few years after bariatric surgery, study shows

While the proportion of adults with severe obesity using prescription opioids initially declines in the months after bariatric surgery, it increases within a matter of years, eventually surpassing pre-surgery rates of patients using the potentially addictive pain medications, according to new research from a National Institutes of Health -funded multicenter study led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

6 Jun 2017

Chronic pain may occur when receptors migrate from nerve cell's surface to inner chambers

A study led by Columbia University Medical Center has shown that chronic pain may occur when pain receptors migrate from the nerve cell's surface to the cell's inner chambers, out of the reach of current pain medications.

1 Jun 2017

Innovation in natural health supplementation

The market has changed quite a lot. When I first investigated the industry, and launched BetterYou the natural heath industry was the domain of the educated few. People did a lot of research before they walked into a health store; they knew the questions they wanted to ask and expected quite a good deal of information in return.

From BetterYou Ltd 1 Jun 2017

First generic version of drug to treat ADHD receives FDA approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic versions of Strattera (atomoxetine) to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in pediatric and adult patients.

30 May 2017

Kyoto University researchers identify specific gene as key regulator in iron uptake

Maintaining a good balance of iron in the body is necessary for health: too little can lead to anemia, but too much can cause debilitating disorders such as hemochromatosis.

30 May 2017

Raising age limit for routine genetic testing in colorectal cancer could identify more cases of Lynch syndrome

Raising the age limit for routine genetic testing in colorectal cancer could identify more cases of families affected by Lynch syndrome, a condition that accounts for around 5% of all colon cancers, according to new research to be presented at the annual conference of the European Society of Human Genetics today (Monday).

29 May 2017

FDA approves expanded use of Zykadia for first-line treatment of ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC

Novartis today announced the US Food and Drug Administration approved the expanded use of Zykadia (ceritinib) to include the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors are anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive, as detected by an FDA-approved test.

27 May 2017

New study finds dramatic reorganization of the gut caused by weight loss surgery

Obesity, already a global epidemic, is on the rise. Over one-third of the U.S. population is currently afflicted, according to the Centers for Disease Control and the monetary costs alone are approaching $150 billion dollars annually.

26 May 2017

Summer season offers increased opportunities for parasite infestations, says researcher

Memorial Day weekend – the traditional kick-off to the summer season – offers increased opportunities for parasite infestations, says an Indiana University School of Medicine researcher.

25 May 2017

Cluster headaches: searching for effective therapies

Cluster headaches are probably the most painful types of pain a human can suffer and it is for no small reason that this condition is also sometimes referred to as suicide headache.

25 May 2017

Study: Abnormal proteins in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's diseases share similar feature

A Loyola University Chicago study has found that abnormal proteins found in Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease all share a similar ability to cause damage when they invade brain cells.

23 May 2017

Researchers shed light on variations in care and complications across bariatric surgery centers

Every year, nearly 200,000 Americans turn to surgeons for help with their obesity, seeking bariatric surgery to lose weight and prevent life-threatening health problems.

23 May 2017

Physically active lifestyle, limiting alcohol could help lower breast cancer risk

Drinking just one glass of wine or other alcoholic drink a day increases breast cancer risk, finds a major new report by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund.

23 May 2017

Researchers link intestinal fungi to increased risk of death in patients with alcoholic liver disease

Liver cirrhosis is the 12th leading cause of mortality worldwide and approximately half of those deaths are due to alcohol abuse.

23 May 2017

FDA expands approval for cystic fibrosis drug to treat additional rare gene mutations

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Kalydeco (ivacaftor) for treating cystic fibrosis.

18 May 2017

Laparoscopic gastric band surgery linked to high reoperation rates and costs

Among Medicare beneficiaries undergoing laparoscopic adjustable gastric band surgery, reoperation was common, costly, and varied widely across hospital referral regions, according to a study published by JAMA Surgery.

17 May 2017

One in five bariatric surgery patients likely to develop alcohol problems, study finds

One in five patients who undergo one of the most popular weight-loss surgical procedures is likely to develop problems with alcohol, with symptoms sometimes not appearing until years after their surgery, according to one of the largest, longest-running studies of adults who got weight-loss surgery.

16 May 2017

Solid or tube feeding early in pancreatitis may help reduce hospital stays, research finds

When the excruciating pain of a pancreas attack sends someone to the hospital, eating is probably the last thing they're thinking of. And for decades, medical teams have kept such patients away from solid food for days.

16 May 2017

Study prompts further assessment of tomato extracts’ use in gastric cancer prevention

A new study shows that whole tomato extracts from two different Southern Italy cultivars inhibit gastric cancer cell growth and malignant features, paving the way for future studies aimed at implementing lifestyle habits not only for prevention but potentially as a support to conventional therapies.

15 May 2017

FDA approves use of new Flourish device to treat infants born with esophageal atresia

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today authorized use of the Flourish Pediatric Esophageal Atresia Anastomosis, a first-of-its-kind medical device to treat infants up to one year old for a birth defect that causes a gap in their esophagus, called esophageal atresia.

12 May 2017

Stomach News and Research

Opioid use gradually increases few years after bariatric surgery, study shows

Chronic pain may occur when receptors migrate from nerve cell's surface to inner chambers

Innovation in natural health supplementation

First generic version of drug to treat ADHD receives FDA approval

Kyoto University researchers identify specific gene as key regulator in iron uptake

Raising age limit for routine genetic testing in colorectal cancer could identify more cases of Lynch syndrome

FDA approves expanded use of Zykadia for first-line treatment of ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC

New study finds dramatic reorganization of the gut caused by weight loss surgery

Summer season offers increased opportunities for parasite infestations, says researcher

Cluster headaches: searching for effective therapies

Study: Abnormal proteins in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's diseases share similar feature

Researchers shed light on variations in care and complications across bariatric surgery centers

Physically active lifestyle, limiting alcohol could help lower breast cancer risk

Researchers link intestinal fungi to increased risk of death in patients with alcoholic liver disease

FDA expands approval for cystic fibrosis drug to treat additional rare gene mutations

Laparoscopic gastric band surgery linked to high reoperation rates and costs

One in five bariatric surgery patients likely to develop alcohol problems, study finds

Solid or tube feeding early in pancreatitis may help reduce hospital stays, research finds

Study prompts further assessment of tomato extracts’ use in gastric cancer prevention

FDA approves use of new Flourish device to treat infants born with esophageal atresia

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

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