Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

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UCLA researchers show that bacteria ingested in food can affect brain function

UCLA researchers now have the first evidence that bacteria ingested in food can affect brain function in humans. In an early proof-of-concept study of healthy women, they found that women who regularly consumed beneficial bacteria known as probiotics through yogurt showed altered brain function, both while in a resting state and in response to an emotion-recognition task.

29 May 2013

Highly-infectious sickness bug can be killed by copper and copper alloys

New research from the University of Southampton shows that copper and copper alloys will rapidly destroy norovirus - the highly-infectious sickness bug. The virus can be contracted from contaminated food or water, person-to-person contact, and contact with contaminated surfaces, meaning surfaces made from copper could effectively shut down one avenue of infection.

28 May 2013

New study could help increase survival rates of people with colorectal tumours

Researchers from London's Kingston University have begun a two-year study which could help prolong the lives of people with colorectal tumours.

24 May 2013

Australia's PBAC recommends use of XIFAXAN 550 mg for hepatic encephalopathy

Norgine today announced that the Australian assessment body the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee has recommended the use of XIFAXAN 550 mg in the prevention of the recurrence of hepatic encephalopathy where other treatments have failed or are contraindicated; a potentially life-threatening neuropsychiatric condition associated with liver disease.

24 May 2013

Weekend reading: Mental illness stigma, health insurance mazes and female libido

Linneah sat at a desk at the Center for Sexual Medicine at Sheppard Pratt in the suburbs of Baltimore and filled out a questionnaire. She read briskly, making swift checks beside her selected answers, and when she was finished, she handed the pages across the desk to Martina Miller, who gave her a round of pills.

24 May 2013

Research finds number of links between dental health and overall health

If the eyes are the windows to your soul, then your mouth is the gateway to your overall health. Research has found a surprising number of links between the state of your dental health and your overall health.

23 May 2013

Immune system attacks beneficial bacteria in several chronic human diseases

The human gut is loaded with commensal bacteria - "good" microbes that, among other functions, help the body digest food. The gastrointestinal tract contains literally trillions of such cells, and yet the immune system seemingly turns a blind eye. However, in several chronic human diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, HIV/AIDS, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, the immune system attacks these normally beneficial bacteria, resulting in chronic inflammation and contributing to disease progression.

23 May 2013

HI VISION™ Preirus™ ultrasound scanner released by PENTAX Medical

PENTAX Medical Company, a healthcare industry leader in endoscopic imaging, recently announced the release of the HI VISION™ Preirus™ ultrasound scanner. PENTAX Medical, in collaboration with Hitachi-Aloka, has had a rich history of introducing ultrasound scanners to the gastroenterology and pulmonary markets that present new possibilities in imaging capabilities. The new, state-of-the-art HI VISION™ Preirus will continue this tradition, enabling better patient care.

From PENTAX Medical Company 22 May 2013

Study: 3/4 women experience constipation and other bowel disorders during their pregnancies

Nearly three out of four pregnant women experience constipation, diarrhea or other bowel disorders during their pregnancies, a Loyola University Medical Center study has found.

21 May 2013

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.

21 May 2013

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.

20 May 2013

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.

20 May 2013

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.

20 May 2013

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.

20 May 2013

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.

20 May 2013

Takeda, Lundbeck announce presentation of data from four studies that evaluate vortioxetine for MDD

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and H. Lundbeck A/S today announced that the companies will be presenting new data from four studies that evaluated effectiveness in treating the overall symptoms of depression in patients taking vortioxetine, an investigational agent under review with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of major depressive disorder.

20 May 2013

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.

20 May 2013

Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

UCLA researchers show that bacteria ingested in food can affect brain function

Highly-infectious sickness bug can be killed by copper and copper alloys

New study could help increase survival rates of people with colorectal tumours

Australia's PBAC recommends use of XIFAXAN 550 mg for hepatic encephalopathy

Weekend reading: Mental illness stigma, health insurance mazes and female libido

Research finds number of links between dental health and overall health

Immune system attacks beneficial bacteria in several chronic human diseases

HI VISION™ Preirus™ ultrasound scanner released by PENTAX Medical

Study: 3/4 women experience constipation and other bowel disorders during their pregnancies

Research explores pharmaceutical advances for IBS, hepatitis C

AGA Research Foundation announces recipients of 2013 Student Research Fellowship Award

AGA Research Foundation announces 2013 research scholars

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

Research shows new smartphone app improves patients' preparation for colonoscopy

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

Takeda, Lundbeck announce presentation of data from four studies that evaluate vortioxetine for MDD

EndoChoice's new Fuse system improves accuracy of colonoscopy procedure

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

New colonoscope shows promise for colorectal cancer screening

Researchers link coffee consumption with reduced risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis

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