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U.S. endoscopy units receive ASGE certification for promoting safety and quality

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has recognized 32 endoscopy units as part of its program specifically dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy, in all settings where it is practiced in the United States.

11 Feb 2010

CINJ researchers develop new vaccine strategy for pancreatic cancer

More than 42,500 people in the United States were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last year and nearly 35,200 died from the disease, according to The American Cancer Society.

11 Feb 2010

Boston Scientific reports fourth quarter and full year 2009 results

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009, as well as guidance for net sales and earnings per share (EPS) for the first quarter and full year 2010.

10 Feb 2010

East Cooper Medical Center to install LiveData and KARL STORZ Endoscopy- America's Patient-Aware OR solutions

LiveData and KARL STORZ Endoscopy- America, Inc. today announced that East Cooper Medical Center will install the companies' Patient-Aware OR solution in the eight operating rooms in East Cooper's new hospital to be opened this quarter. KARL STORZ is a global leader in minimally invasive endoscopic technologies and operating room integration. LiveData is a leader in real-time data integration and display technology.

9 Feb 2010

Racial disparities continue in U.S. cancer screening practices

The incidence of advanced breast cancer diagnosis among black women remained 30 percent to 90 percent higher compared to white women between 1992 and 2004, according to new findings by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. In addition, the disparity in the incidence of advance colorectal cancer actually widened over this time period as rates fell among whites but increased slightly among blacks.

9 Feb 2010

EndoSheath Systems advantageous over germicidal immersion in preventing flexible ENT scope contamination

Results of a clinical study presented Thursday, Feb. 4 at the annual Triological Society meetings in Orlando, Fla., suggest a sterile barrier sheath system has distinct advantages over germicidal immersion processes used to prevent contamination of fiberoptic nasopharyngolaryngoscopes (flexible ENT scopes). Flexible ENT scopes are used by otolaryngologists to examine the nose and throat area for various disorders such as dysphagia, reflux disease, snoring, and chronic sinusitis.

6 Feb 2010

Study may provide new intervention strategies for esophageal adenocarcinoma

Barrett's epithelium is recognized as a complication of erosive esophagitis and is the pre-malignant condition for adenocarcinoma of the esophagus.

6 Feb 2010

Endoscopic surveillance could be an appropriate strategy for subepithelial lesions

Although several studies pertaining to the natural history of subepithelial tumors have been published, they have been limited by small sample size and relatively short follow-up. The natural history of subepithelial lesions has not been clearly elucidated, and the appropriate management strategy for small subepithelial tumors is still controversial.

6 Feb 2010

Researchers evaluate ethical and legal issues of volunteers who participate in endoscopy-based studies

The involvement of healthy volunteers (HV) in clinical and preclinical research, especially in the gastroenterology, has grown dramatically over the past few years. However, many issues of ethical, methodological or even legal concerns have not been systematically studied.

5 Feb 2010

Solos Endoscopy generates $125,791 in sales transactions for fourth-quarter of 2009

Solos Endoscopy, Inc. is pleased to announce the Company has generated $125,791 in sales transactions for the fourth quarter of 2009 versus $115,159 in sales transactions that Solos generated for the fourth quarter of 2008, which is a 9 percent increase.

23 Jan 2010

Data from GenVec's trial in esophageal cancer showcased at 2010 Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium

GenVec, Inc. announced today that data from the Company's trial in esophageal cancer were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's 2010 Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in Orlando, Florida on January 22, 2010.

22 Jan 2010

Healthcare industry in Asia Pacific to grow up to US$349 billion by 2012

Frost & Sullivan believes that the healthcare industry is undergoing a paradigm shift from "sickness care" to "wellness". Focused on the 5 Ps – Preventive, Pre-emptive, Personalized, Predictive and Personal Responsibility – the healthcare industry in Asia Pacific is expected to grow to US$349 billion by 2012.

21 Jan 2010

Surveillance colonoscopy need to be better aligned with patients' risks for colorectal cancer

How often patients receive surveillance colonoscopy may need to be better aligned with their risks for colorectal cancer, according to two papers published this month by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers.

18 Jan 2010

Boston Scientific commences patient enrollment in its WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent trial

Boston Scientific Corporation today announced that the first patient has been enrolled in a clinical trial to evaluate its WallFlex® Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent for the treatment of benign bile duct strictures. This multi-center, prospective study plans to enroll 187 patients at 11 centers worldwide over the next 18 months.

17 Jan 2010

SEDLine acquires Hospira's BFM business

SEDLine™, Inc., announced today that it has acquired the brain function monitoring business of Hospira, Inc.. Privately held and backed with an investment from Masimo Corporation, SEDLine, Inc., based in Irvine, California, was formed with the mission to advance neuromonitoring technologies to improve the care of patients under anesthesia or sedation.

13 Jan 2010

Specialized software provides 3D images of individual patients' livers

Odysseus has developed systems to construct 3D images of individual patients' livers, with their tumours or other pathologies, from MRI or CT-scans. The reconstructions can be transmitted to external experts in any location, for consultation in real time just before surgery.

8 Jan 2010

Olympus launches its modular ENDOALPHA endoscopy solution at Labs Global Showcase Awards

Olympus is showcasing its modular ENDOALPHA endoscopy solution within the latest Living Labs Global Showcase Awards. Living Labs Global is a non-profit association aiming to promote digital service innovations to a worldwide audience.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 8 Jan 2010

Fort Worth Endoscopy Center selects Wolters Kluwer Health's ProVation software

Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Fort Worth Endoscopy Center has selected its ProVation® MD software for procedure documentation and coding, and its ProVation® EHR electronic health record and patient charting solution.

8 Jan 2010

Data highlights importance of follow-up exams for patients with history of advanced adenomas

A new study examines the occurrence of interval colorectal cancer despite regular colonoscopy and highlights the importance of close follow-up for patients who have a history of advanced adenomas, which are precancerous polyps.

7 Jan 2010

Tactx Medical acquired by Creganna

Creganna, a leading supplier of technologies and services to medical device and lifesciences companies today announced that it has acquired Avalon Medical Services Pte Ltd. which trades as Tactx Medical Inc.

4 Jan 2010

Endoscopy News and Research

U.S. endoscopy units receive ASGE certification for promoting safety and quality

CINJ researchers develop new vaccine strategy for pancreatic cancer

Boston Scientific reports fourth quarter and full year 2009 results

East Cooper Medical Center to install LiveData and KARL STORZ Endoscopy- America's Patient-Aware OR solutions

Racial disparities continue in U.S. cancer screening practices

EndoSheath Systems advantageous over germicidal immersion in preventing flexible ENT scope contamination

Study may provide new intervention strategies for esophageal adenocarcinoma

Endoscopic surveillance could be an appropriate strategy for subepithelial lesions

Researchers evaluate ethical and legal issues of volunteers who participate in endoscopy-based studies

Solos Endoscopy generates $125,791 in sales transactions for fourth-quarter of 2009

Data from GenVec's trial in esophageal cancer showcased at 2010 Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium

Healthcare industry in Asia Pacific to grow up to US$349 billion by 2012

Surveillance colonoscopy need to be better aligned with patients' risks for colorectal cancer

Boston Scientific commences patient enrollment in its WallFlex Biliary RX Fully Covered Stent trial

SEDLine acquires Hospira's BFM business

Specialized software provides 3D images of individual patients' livers

Olympus launches its modular ENDOALPHA endoscopy solution at Labs Global Showcase Awards

Fort Worth Endoscopy Center selects Wolters Kluwer Health's ProVation software

Data highlights importance of follow-up exams for patients with history of advanced adenomas

Tactx Medical acquired by Creganna

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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