Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

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Dietary change should be considered in chronic prostatitis

Researchers from the USA say that physicians should consider dietary changes for patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome to improve symptoms.

21 Oct 2013

Cavity restoration predicts dental bleeding, calculus

Dental assessment of young adults in Brazil has linked posterior restoration of cavities to an increased risk for gingival bleeding and dental calculus.

18 Oct 2013

European Commission approves updated label of Prevenar 13 for high risk pneumococcal disease

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) announced today that the European Commission approved updates to the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) for the company's pneumococcal conjugate vaccine Prevenar 13* (pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine [13-valent, adsorbed]), regarding its use in certain populations at high risk of pneumococcal disease.

18 Oct 2013

Researchers identify C. perfringens type B bacteria believed to trigger multiple sclerosis

A research team from Weill Cornell Medical College and The Rockefeller University has identified a bacterium it believes may trigger multiple sclerosis, a chronic, debilitating disorder that damages myelin forming cells in the brain and spinal cord.

18 Oct 2013

Women with common forms of urinary incontinence have various bacteria in bladder

Women with common forms of urinary incontinence have various bacteria in their bladder, according to data presented today by researchers from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Researchers also found that some of these bacteria may differ based on their incontinence type.

18 Oct 2013

NIH funding helps develop chronic-pain network to accelerate research, treatments

What do migraine, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis have in common? All involve chronic pain.

17 Oct 2013

UTHealth researchers study how probiotic may help reduce gut inflammation in infants with colic

Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have begun a study investigating whether a probiotic might be helpful in reducing gut inflammation in infants with colic.

17 Oct 2013

Researchers develop simple blood test to identify patient with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

For the first time, a simple blood test may be the best way to determine if a patient is suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or another serious condition such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, according to Cedars-Sinai physician researcher Mark Pimentel, MD, lead author of a multicenter clinical trial.

17 Oct 2013

IBS Treatment Center opens new clinic in Santa Monica, California

The IBS Treatment Center, which specializes in treating irritable bowel syndrome, announced the opening of a new clinic in Santa Monica, California, in late October. Conveniently located next to the UCLA Medical Center, this new branch of the clinic will provide a progressive approach to digestive health as well as easy access to treatment for patients previously without adequate care.

15 Oct 2013

Study shows IBD patients may have increased risk of heart attack, stroke

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease are at an increased risk of stroke and heart attack according to a new study presented by Mayo Clinic researchers at the American College of Gastroenterology's Annual Scientific Meeting, Oct. 11-16, in San Diego.

15 Oct 2013

Mayo Clinic: Physical activity is associated with reduced risk of esophageal cancer

Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of esophageal cancer, according to a new study presented by Mayo Clinic researchers at the American College of Gastroenterology's Annual Scientific Meeting, Oct. 11-16, in San Diego.

15 Oct 2013

AstraZeneca announces Phase III study results of naloxegol in patients with non-cancer pain

AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) today announced the results of a Phase III long-term safety and tolerability study of the once-daily 25mg dose of naloxegol, in patients with non-cancer pain and opioid-induced constipation (OIC).

15 Oct 2013

New study illustrates impact of oral nutrition supplement use in pediatric hospitalized patients

A new study has found that the use of oral nutritional supplements provided to pediatric patients during hospitalization was associated with a decrease in length of stay of 14.8 percent and a decrease in hospital stay costs of $1,768 per patient.

12 Oct 2013

WHO: Iron deficiency causes loss of 48,225 disability-adjusted life-years worldwide

Data supporting the need for better recognition of iron deficiency will be presented this week at the United European Gastroenterology Week Congress in Berlin. Iron deficiency is frequently under-diagnosed, resulting in increased hospitalisation, reduced quality of life and higher death rates in patients with comorbid conditions. The WHO has estimated that iron deficiency causes the loss of 48,225 disability-adjusted life-years worldwide, more than is seen with lung cancer.

12 Oct 2013

Crospon's EsoFLIP balloon dilation catheter gets FDA clearance

Crospon has today announced that it has received FDA clearance for its EsoFLIP balloon dilation catheter. This is the first product the in what will be a suite of dilation catheter products to be used for dilation procedures in the esophagus and colon. It represents the company's first foray into the therapeutic endoscopy accessory market.

11 Oct 2013

Two scientists from Gladstone Institutes recognized for their contributions to science, medicine

In an unprecedented move, the California Academy of Sciences today will induct two scientists from the Gladstone Institutes', President R. Sanders "Sandy" Williams, MD, and Investigator Katherine Pollard, PhD, as Academy Fellows, bestowing yet another honor on two of San Francisco's most esteemed scientists.

11 Oct 2013

AGA partners with PENTAX Medical to improve patient care via innovative medical technologies

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute announced a new partnership with PENTAX Medical. PENTAX Medical will provide substantial funding over three years to stimulate innovation that will advance the science and practice of gastroenterology and improve patient outcomes.

11 Oct 2013

Viewpoints: 'Death throes' of health law opponents; Ryan's plan on entitlements may offer way out of budget crisis

Politically, the biggest challenges facing the ACA are behind us. By my count, the law has already survived three near-death experiences: the Democrats' loss of a filibuster-proof Senate majority with the election of Scott Brown in Jan. 2010, the Supreme Court's June 2012 decision upholding (with one exception) the law's constitutionality, and President Obama's re-election last Nov. Much of what we see going on in Washington now is the death throes of the opposition, especially now that Americans are beginning to sign up for coverage (John McDonough, 10/9).

11 Oct 2013

NUS, A*STAR establish joint center to study role of nutrition and development in health, disease in Asia

The National University of Singapore (NUS) and A*STAR will be jointly establishing the S$148 million Singapore Centre for Nutritional Sciences, Metabolic Diseases, and Human Development (SiNMeD).

11 Oct 2013

Researchers find ways to identify, isolate HCC progenitor cells before tumors become evident

For the first time, researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have isolated and characterized the progenitor cells that eventually give rise to malignant hepatocellular carcinoma tumors - the most common form of liver cancer. The researchers found ways to identify and isolate the HCC progenitor cells long before actual tumors were apparent.

11 Oct 2013

Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Dietary change should be considered in chronic prostatitis

Cavity restoration predicts dental bleeding, calculus

European Commission approves updated label of Prevenar 13 for high risk pneumococcal disease

Researchers identify C. perfringens type B bacteria believed to trigger multiple sclerosis

Women with common forms of urinary incontinence have various bacteria in bladder

NIH funding helps develop chronic-pain network to accelerate research, treatments

UTHealth researchers study how probiotic may help reduce gut inflammation in infants with colic

Researchers develop simple blood test to identify patient with Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS Treatment Center opens new clinic in Santa Monica, California

Study shows IBD patients may have increased risk of heart attack, stroke

Mayo Clinic: Physical activity is associated with reduced risk of esophageal cancer

AstraZeneca announces Phase III study results of naloxegol in patients with non-cancer pain

New study illustrates impact of oral nutrition supplement use in pediatric hospitalized patients

WHO: Iron deficiency causes loss of 48,225 disability-adjusted life-years worldwide

Crospon's EsoFLIP balloon dilation catheter gets FDA clearance

Two scientists from Gladstone Institutes recognized for their contributions to science, medicine

AGA partners with PENTAX Medical to improve patient care via innovative medical technologies

Viewpoints: 'Death throes' of health law opponents; Ryan's plan on entitlements may offer way out of budget crisis

NUS, A*STAR establish joint center to study role of nutrition and development in health, disease in Asia

Researchers find ways to identify, isolate HCC progenitor cells before tumors become evident

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