Inflammatory Bowel Disease Nov 19, 2009
From the Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Digestive Diseases, and Department of Genetics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.. Address reprint requests to Dr. Cho at the Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar St., 1080 LMP, New Haven, CT 06520, or at judy. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Scientists battle killer superbug Nov 15, 2009
Professor Tom Borody, from the Centre For Digestive Diseases in Sydney, said the treatment could stop the spread of killer diarrhoea bug Clostridium difficile ... He said the development of the antibody and probiotic treatment through the work of his department and the Centre of Digestive Diseases was a "first" and an "exciting partnership". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Team Challenge Nov 12, 2009
with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, two painful, seldom-discussed and often isolating digestive diseases. Most people go day-to-day not knowing when their disease will strike again. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Colon Cancer Screening More Effective Earlier In Day, Study Finds Nov 11, 2009
"Successful colonoscopy procedures depend on a number of key patient, provider and procedural factors -- and time of day may also be important as well," said Spiegel, who is an assistant professor of digestive diseases at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System ... Other study others included Michael Y. Chan, of the division of digestive diseases at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and Hartley Cohen, of the department of... (Science Daily)
Gastroenterology/hepatology societies release report evaluating fellowship training curriculum Nov 4, 2009
2, 2009) Due to the increasing complexities of treating digestive diseases, allowing gastroenterological (GI) trainee physicians the opportunity to develop enhanced abilities and experiences in specific disease areas or procedures will be a great benefit to patients, according to a "Report of the Multisociety Task Force on GI Training." Additionally, GI training programs need to measure the achievements of trainees based on specific defined competencies rather than the duration of training... (EurekAlert!)
Boston Scientific stent wins FDA clearance Oct 7, 2009
Boston Scientific continues to fulfill our promise to deliver industry-leading, innovative technologies that enable physicians to best diagnose and treat digestive diseases, and enhance quality of life for patients, said Michael Phalen, president of Boston Scientific Endoscopy, in a prepared written statement. Malignant bile duct strictures are most common among pancreatic cancer patients. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Great tasting plum juice as effective as fiber supplements in aiding digestive health, study shows Oct 4, 2009
The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) reported that less than 50 percent of adults in the U.S. consume a sufficient amount of fiber each day. Now more than ever, it is important to realize that digestion plays a significant role in your overall immunity and health. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Your Health: Grape seed extract tablets may ease effects of Raynaud's disease (2) Sep 13, 2009
A:Avoiding refined carbohydrates does seem to ease reflux (Digestive Diseases and Sciences, August 2006). Comments. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Health Tip: Bloated and Gassy? Aug 14, 2009
The U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse offers these suggestions to help reduce uncomfortable gas. Cut down on foods known to cause gas, such as beans, dairy products, bran and whole wheat foods. (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Understanding Hemorrhoids Aug 1, 2009
(HealthDay News) -- Hemorrhoids are often painful swollen veins near the anus, the U.S. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) says. They commonly are triggered by straining during bowel movements, the effects of pregnancy or childbirth, or constipation. (MEDLINEplus)
NIH study finds low short-term risks after bariatric surgery for extreme obesity Jul 31, 2009
The Institute's research interests include: diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases; digestive diseases, nutrition, and obesity; and kidney, urologic and hematologic diseases. For more information, visit. (EurekAlert!)
UC hospital eyes debt financing for new pavilion Jul 24, 2009
The pavilion will house adult programs in cancer, digestive diseases, neurosciences, advanced surgery and high-tech imaging. It is expected to open by 2013. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Capsule Endoscopy vs. Colonoscopy for Detecting Polyps and Cancer Jul 16, 2009
From the Department of Gastroenterology, Erasme University Hospital, Universit; Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels (A.V.G., N.S., J.D.); Digestive Diseases Division, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain (M.M.N., I.F.-U., C.C.); the Department of Internal Medicine and Digestive Diseases, H pital de Brabois, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nancy, Nancy, France (G.G., M.D.); Service d'H;pato-Gastroent;rologie, H pital Edouard-Herriot, Lyon, France (M.G.L., T.P.); the Department of Internal... (New England Journal of Medicine)
University leads study of chronic disorders Jun 27, 2009
The University is on track to become the national leader in investigations into the genetics of mental disorders, as well as metabolic and digestive diseases, said Jay Tischfield, the chair for Department of Genetics. Only one month into the renewal of a $57. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Two Drugs Better Than One for Crohn's Patients Jun 5, 2009
Crohn's disease is an inflammation of the digestive tract, most often the lining and wall of the lower small intestine, or the ileum, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. When inflamed, the lining of the intestinal wall can become swollen, causing diarrhea. (MEDLINEplus)
Advance in Bowel Cancer Test Research Jun 4, 2009
Digestive Diseases Week is the world's largest gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. Image available at. (PR Newswire)
Worth of Sigmoidoscopy Screening for Colon Cancer Still Uncertain Jun 3, 2009
The report is published in the June 1 online edition of the BMJ, to coincide with the scheduled presentation of the findings Monday at the Digestive Diseases Week meeting in Chicago ... D., The Cancer Registry of Norway, Oslo; Thomas Imperiale, M.D., professor, medicine, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis; Durado Brooks, M.D., director, colon and prostate cancer prevention programs, American Cancer Society, Atlanta; June 1, 2009, BMJ, online; June 1, 2009, presentation, Digestive... (MEDLINEplus)
An efficient approach to monitor gastrointestinal microflora changes May 23, 2009
Pi-deficiency in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the most common digestive diseases and usually the equilibrium of gastrointestinal microflora are broken, which plays many important roles in the growth, development and performance of the host. Therefore, more clinical interests are arising in monitoring changes of intestinal microflora in intestinal disease and the consequent treatment, especially in TCM therapies. (EurekAlert!)
Pearl Jam's McCready to perform anthem May 18, 2009
4 million Americans are living with these incurable digestive diseases. Symptoms are painful and include rectal bleeding, intense abdominal cramping, fatigue, malnutrition, stunted growth in children and uncontrollable diarrhea. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Dallas Gastroenterologist Named Vice President of Prestigious National Organization May 16, 2009
In addition to its Level 1 trauma center, Baylor Dallas is also home to many nationally ranked centers of excellence including transplant, cardiovascular services, orthopaedics, oncology, digestive diseases, neurosciences and gynecology. In 2008, U.S. News & World Report recognized Baylor Dallas in five specialty areas for the 16th consecutive year in its "America's Best Hospitals" guide. (PR Newswire)
Global Health Efforts Make Progress Against Child Deaths May 3, 2009
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is one of America's top three children's hospitals for general pediatrics and is highly ranked for its expertise in digestive diseases, respiratory diseases, cancer, neonatal care, heart care and neurosurgery, according to the annual ranking of best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. One of the three largest children's hospitals in the U.S., Cincinnati Children's is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and... (PR Newswire)
A Step Forward in Therapy for Hepatitis C Apr 30, 2009
From the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD.. This article has been cited by other articles. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Running against liver disease: Malden woman takes on Boston Marathon in honor of friend Apr 16, 2009
According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse s Web site, about one in 40,000 people get Wilson disease, which equally affects both men and women. I was very honored and happy to hear that she was running for the American Liver Foundation, said Lesinski, 24, who is currently residing in New York. (Malden Observer, MA)
State grant funds free colon cancer screenings in area Mar 18, 2009
Cheryl Braton, a nurse in the Digestive Diseases Center at Allen Hospital, preps Theopalis Menton for a colonoscopy ... For more information, call the Allen Hospital Digestive Diseases Center at 235-3823 or talk with your family physician. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Rich gives $2M gift to Cleveland Clinic Feb 26, 2009
The gift was made in order to establish the Rich Family Distinguished Chair in Digestive Diseases. The first chair holder will be surgeon R. Matthew Walsh, M.D., who specializes in hepato-biliary diseases, or conditions affecting the liver, gall bladder and pancreas, and treated the Rich s son, Ted, for pancreatitis. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
NIH report finds costs of digestive diseases has grown to more than $141 billion a year Feb 11, 2009
A new report commissioned by the National Institutes of Health finds that costs, doctor visits, prescription costs and hospitalizations related to digestive diseases have risen significantly in recent years. The Burden of Digestive Diseases in the United States report is summarized in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute ... "This report gives us the best recent update on the toll digestive diseases exact on patients and society ... (EurekAlert!)
MN victims of Madoff scheme named Feb 8, 2009
However, Miles and Shirley Fiterman, who had endowed the clinic s Center for Digestive Diseases, placed money related to the donation into a trust, which was managed by Madoff. Mayo hasn t calculated how much it has lost. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Obesity May Increase Risk of Diverticulitis Feb 7, 2009
"A number of digestive diseases have been associated with obesity," note Dr. Lisa L. Strate, of the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, and colleagues. "Some of the obesity-related (factors) believed to play a role in these disorders may also influence diverticular complications, most notably the link between obesity and chronic inflammation.". (MEDLINEplus)
