Those Embarrassing Body Problems Jun 10, 2008
"The GI tract is more likely to spasm when it's dry, so keeping well hydrated reduces the likelihood of hiccups, burps, and nervous coughs.". Daguilh suggests limiting alcohol: "In some folks [it] can increase burps, belches and hiccups," she says. (CBS News)
Cure Of Fatal Childhood Skin Disease On The Horizon Jun 5, 2008
Over the next six months, the skin and lining of his GI tract slowly improved, and skin biopsies on days 60, 130, and 200 documented increasing amounts of collagen type VII. By day 130, Nate s skin and the lining of his GI tract were beginning to show clinical signs that his skin was anchoring to his body. Wagner and his team sought an external review of the skin biopsies. (Science Daily)
New Technology Speeds Gastrointestinal Disease Diagnosis May 20, 2008
In one study, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine researchers found that CLE provided an accuracy rate of 91 percent in the upper GI tract and 93 percent in the lower GI tract. "This is a very promising technique for real-time microscopic imaging of the gastrointestinal tract," study author Dr. Kerry B. Dunbar, a fellow in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology, said in a prepared statement. (MEDLINEplus)
ASGE issues updated guidelines on antibiotic prophylaxis for gastrointestinal endoscopy May 14, 2008
Other situations where antibiotic prophylaxis is not warranted include prevention of septic arthritis in patients with prosthetic joints, prevention of graft or device infection in patients with vascular grafts or other nonvalvular cardiovascular devices, and fine needle aspiration of solid lesions along the upper GI tract. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PREVENTION OF INFECTIONS OTHER THAN IE. (EurekAlert!)
Time to cleanse? Think again May 12, 2008
"That is the urban legend. In reality, most people clear their GI tract within three days.". The ads for colon cleansing are also remarkably vague about what toxins would be purged with enemas, laxatives, or special diets. (Boston Globe)
Eurand Reports First Quarter 2008 Key Achievements and Financial Results May 9, 2008
Highlights: * EUR-1008 (Zentase(r)) NDA accepted and granted priority review status by FDA * EUR-1008 (Zentase(r)) MAA received eligibility for centralized review procedure in European Union * In-licensed corticosteroid product for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the U.S. and Canada from Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA * OTC Unisom(r) SleepMelts(tm), developed by Eurand, launched in U.S. by Chattem, Inc. * Amrix(r) patent application received notice of allowance from USPTO * EUR-1025, once-daily... (Primezone Releases)
Eurand in Licenses Corticosteroid GI Product From Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA Apr 15, 2008
PHILADELPHIA, April 15, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Eurand N.V. (NasdaqGM: - ), a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes enhanced pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products based on its proprietary drug formulation technologies, announced today that Chiesi Farmaceutici SpA, an Italian pharmaceutical company, has granted Eurand Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Eurand), Affiliate of Eurand N.V., an exclusive license to its gastro-resistant, controlled release tablet... (Primezone Releases)
New Drug Prevents Radiation Damage Apr 13, 2008
By imitating this tumor trick, Gudkov and his team of colleagues were able to block apoptosis in healthy tissue by introducing flagellin, a protein made from bacteria in the GI tract, to activate the NFKB pathway ... The remarkable result of this experimental trickery was protection of the animals bone marrow and GI tracts from destruction typically caused by radiation, and with no no observable side effects ... Alpha radiation is not harmful and not penetrating (stopped by the skin) unless it... (MedHeadlines)
Drug maystop radiation harm Apr 11, 2008
"This new information on the mechanisms of tissue damage to the GI tract has resulted in a potentially important new drug to prevent this lethal GI syndrome after a radiation accident or potential terrorist attack.". Duke's Kirsch agreed that the animal experiments suggest the drug has potential for radiation emergencies. (MSNBC -- Health)
Finding Alternatives to Weight-Loss Surgery Apr 9, 2008
We are changing a whole bunch of different things about the way you are processing nutrients in the GI tract, he said. Seeley is now part of a research team conducting a national trial to find out the biology behind these changes. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Don't drink too much water: Study Apr 6, 2008
"Because you absorb water so quickly and it moves through the GI tract so quickly, it probably doesn't fill 00004000 you up the way people have proposed, nor does it lead to the release of hormones which suppress appetite as far as we know," the researcher said. The second myth is that filling up on water flushes toxins from the body. (Times of India)
Healthy Hot Dog Toppers Apr 5, 2008
Saurkraut is considered a fermented food which adds fiber and may help the GI tract. Registered dietitian Lauren Niemes said adding some of these healthy toppers come from plants which provide us with provide color and phytochemicals. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Science wishy-washy on health benefits of water Apr 3, 2008
"Because you absorb water so quickly and it moves through the GI tract so quickly, it probably doesn't fill you up the way people have proposed, nor does it lead to the release of hormones which suppress appetite as far as we know," the researcher said. Myth No. 2:The second myth is that filling up on water flushes toxins from the body. (MSNBC -- Health)
Pills to cure what ails you Apr 2, 2008
Note: All of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen, can cause stomach and GI tract irritation ... Can irritate the stomach and GI tract ... Cons: Can be very irritating to the stomach and GI tract. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Continue reading Mar 19, 2008
Two of the students, eighth-graders Rachel Muradian and Lydia Dawson, created a model of a GI tract made from common household items. They did such a good job with it that they were awarded second place. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Probiotics primer Mar 18, 2008
This collection of microbes has a very important impact on our digestion, on how our GI tract works, our metabolism, and how our immune system works. How can bacteria affect our immune system. (Montana Standard, MT)
PLxPharma begins clinical trial on aspirin Mar 8, 2008
But aspirin also presents a well-documented risk for GI tract complications, including ulcers and bleeding, and is believed to be responsible for a significant number of fatalities. PLx Pharma's novel formulation combines aspirin with a new gastro-protective agent, phosphatidylcholine. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
A trip for your taste buds: Faidley's seafood in Baltimore Feb 23, 2008
To deviate would be to tempt fate, something you ought not do when your GI tract is at stake. TRIED AND TRUE RITUAL. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Can Yogurt Really Boost Your Health? Jan 25, 2008
Probiotics do seem to be helpful for the health of the GI tract ... Bifidobacterium is generally the most prevalent beneficial bacterium in our GI tract, so giving that back in either yogurt or a probiotic supplement is often helpful. (New York Times)
Forsyth launches 1-of-a-kind core service to enable rapid identification of bacterial samples Jan 18, 2008
In the future, we plan to introduce other microarrays which focus on bacteria in different body niches including the GI tract, stomach and skin. . (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Shire Completes FOSRENOL(R) Roll-Out in Major European Markets With Launch in Spain Jan 17, 2008
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Notebook: Spitz returns to practice for Packers Jan 9, 2008
He went home today, flu or GI tract infection or something like that, McCarthy said. He ll be back tomorrow. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Celebrities and Their Dogs In 2007 Jan 4, 2008
The small toys are also considered a foreign body risk because if swallowed they can become stuck in the GI tract. Vanessa William's Yorkshire Terrier, Enzo, was stolen just outside her suburban New York home on Memorial day, 2007. (Suite101.com)
Breath Test Can Discriminate Between A Bacterial Overgrowth And IBS Dec 21, 2007
Many factors affect the type and distribution of the bacteria along the GI tract, starting from the type of delivery and nursing in the first days of life, up to the food habits during the adult life: a SIBO is often present in adult population of westernized countries, because of poor daily intake of fibres and faecal stasis; such an overgrowth contributes to a chronic inflammation on intestinal mucosa and development of symptoms, such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea or stipsis ... Clinicians... (Science Daily)
ARYx Therapeutics Provides Update on Product Development -- Reports Results for 2007 Third Quarter Dec 20, 2007
A potent agonist of 5-HT4 receptors which exist throughout the GI tract regulating gastric emptying and the motility of food through the intestines, ATI-7505 is engineered to maintain the efficacy of cisapride, a drug that reached peak sales of $1. 0 billion a year prior to being withdrawn from the market in 2000 due to life-threatening cardiac toxicities. (BusinessWire)
Girl Hurt By Drain Receives Lifesaving Transplant Dec 20, 2007
"It allows the to have a functioning GI tract so they can go on and do the things that normal kids do, which is eat. We want them to be able to sit at the dinner table and to have Thanksgiving dinner," said Langnas. In November, Abigail's mother, Katey, said her daughter could only eat a few bites of food at each meal. (WCCO)
There's Bacteria in My Food Dec 13, 2007
The that this year alone, "more than 150 probiotic and prebiotic [simply put, prebiotics are nutrients that aid in the friendly bacteria's growth and effectiveness in your GI tract] commercial food products have been introduced in the U.S., compared with about 100 last year and just 40 in 2005." The marketplace will undoubtedly see an increase in such products in 2008. The A.P. also reported that "retail sales of probiotic-containing foods and supplements totaled an estimated at $764 million in... (Epicurious.com)
$1.5 million judgment entered against former Alva doctor Dec 4, 2007
Remicade is administered by intravenous infusions and is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn s disease (chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract), ulcerative colitis, and other diseases of the GI tract. From January 2003 to May 2005, Pinegar s practice billed Medicare for 112,110 milligrams of Remicade but ordered no more than 49,600 milligrams from suppliers. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Vitamin K food and drugs can interact Nov 30, 2007
Vitamin K is made by billions of bacteria in the GI tract that normally reside there, but the total need for vitamin K cannot be met by bacterial synthesis alone. People typically receive about half of their requirement from bacteria, and the other half from foods such as liver, leafy green vegetables, and members of the cabbage family. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Quaid Twins' OD Highlights Effect of Hospital Errors Nov 22, 2007
You can also bleed in your lungs, in your GI tract, you can bleed anywhere. " Garner said the mistake may have occurred because hospital pharmacies often stock adult and infant doses of medications, including Heparin. "The error could occur at any stage," she said. "Some places have a pharmacy that prepares the IV fluids. (Fox News)
Narrow band imaging colonoscopy identifies flat dysplastic lesions in ulcerative colitis patients Nov 19, 2007
Public release date: 19-Nov-2007. Contact: Anne Brownsey. (EurekAlert!)
Follow this eat-right plan to fortify... Nov 16, 2007
"Normal, healthy bacteria that colonize the GI tract help you resist bad bacteria and detoxify harmful substances," explains Susanna Cunningham-Rundles, Ph ... In addition to their protective effect in the GI tract, probiotics also may help stimulate immune-cell production system-wide. (CNN -- Law)
Vioxx Ban Tied to Rise in Serious GI Trouble Nov 9, 2007
NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) relieve pain, but they also raise risks for GI tract complications, including bleeding ... The other was to "buffer" an NSAIDs effect on the GI tract by giving patients medications such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which protect against bleeding. (Health-Finder)
Deadly brain fever takes toll in UP Oct 27, 2007
"AES can hit the heart, kidney, liver, lungs, the GI tract or the brain. The system that is affected differs from case to case," Dr A K Rathi, head of the department of paediatrics at Gorakhpur's Baba Raghav Das Medical College, told TOI.. Children have been the worst victims accounting for 237 of the deaths so far. (Times of India)
Anesthetic Lollipop Can Prepare Patients For Upper GI Endoscopy Oct 18, 2007
Upper endoscopy allows physicians to examine the lining of the upper part of the GI tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (first portion of the small intestine) ... It is the best test for finding the cause of bleeding from the upper GI tract and is also more accurate than X-rays for detecting inflammation, ulcers, and tumors of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. (Science Daily)
LIALDA demonstrates prolonged release of mesalamine in an in vitro study using a simulated colon Oct 18, 2007
To our knowledge, traditional, delayed-release 5-ASA formulations have no mechanism for prolonging the release of 5-ASA once the tablet enters the colon, which may lead to the majority of 5-ASA being released immediately upon entering the colon instead of in the areas most likely to be inflamed, said lead study investigator and Senior Director of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Shire, Srini Tenjarla, PhD. Using the TIM system, a well-known and widely used system that mimics the fate of ingested... (EurekAlert!)
FDA Advisory Committee Votes in Favor of Earlier Use of Phosphate Binders in Stage 4 Kidney Disease Patients With Hyperphosphatemia Oct 17, 2007
While lanthanum has been shown to accumulate in the GI tract, liver, and bone in animals, the clinical significance in humans is unknown. Patients with acute peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or bowel obstruction were not included in FOSRENOL clinical studies. (PR Newswire)
Risks And Health-care Costs Of Common Pain Killers Underestimated Oct 17, 2007
"This is a serious issue given what we know about the significant risk of injury and bleeding in the GI tract in patients using NSAIDs," said David Johnson, M.D., FACG, one of the researchers and President of the America College of Gastroenterology ... In another study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology, a VA researcher, Neena S. Abraham, M.D. looked at the burden of cost from hospitalization for GI bleeding related to NSAID use, and conducted a cost benefit analysis of using... (Science Daily)
Anti-depressants And Painkillers Combined Linked To Gastrointestinal Bleeding Oct 10, 2007
New research shows that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a group of drugs commonly used to treat depression, may double the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, according to researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues. When the drugs are taken with aspirin and other similar pain medications, the risk is more than 600 percent higher. (Science Daily)
Anti-Depressants Can Double Gastro Bleeding Risk Oct 9, 2007
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Evan de Mello’s brave battle ends Oct 6, 2007
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EpiStem Successfully Complete First Year of Mucositis Tests for NIH Biodefence Programme Sep 20, 2007
MANCHESTER, England, September 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EpiStem (LSE: EHP) announced today that it has completed the first year of mucositis efficacy-testing services for potential biodefense drugs, and are about to embark upon an extensive drug screening programme over the coming year. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Medical Countermeasures against Radiological and Nuclear Threats (MCART) programme leads the U.S. effort to develop treatments for radiation sickness following a... (PR Newswire)
WHAT'S UP DOC? Ebola is a virulent viral fever Sep 18, 2007
This may also interfere with the body's coagulation (blood clotting) systems, causing the bleeding from the GI tract and other places that is featured (although often in a dramatically unrealistic way) on movies and TV shows about Ebola infections. One of the mysteries of Ebola viruses (as well as Marburg virus) is where it is harbored between outbreaks. (MetroWest Daily News)
Rich colours increase benefits Aug 21, 2007
While we know that the concentration of anthocyanins in the GI tract is ultimately affected by their chemical structures, we're just beginning to scratch the surface of understanding how the body absorbs and uses these different structures. She pointed out that her team is also evaluating how these pigments interact with other compounds in foods such interactions could ultimately affect the health benefits of the food or the anthocyanin itself. (Scientist Live)
'Natural orifice' surgery has tongues wagging Aug 6, 2007
"It just made sense to take that one final little jump and go across the wall of the GI tract.". Swanstrom has received permission from his hospital's institutional review board, which must approve human experiments, to remove 22 more patients' gallbladders through the mouth. (USA Today -- News)
Why Red Beans And Rice Can Be Nauseating Aug 4, 2007
Work published Aug. 1 in PloS One shows lectins disable GI tract cells, which are constantly bombarded while digesting food, from repairing tears in cells walls from all the activity. Repair normally occurs in seconds: internal membranes move up to patch the tear, the cell recovers and the one-cell layer lining of the GI tract remains intact ... "That means you have gaps in the integrity of the surface area of the epithelium and you are exposing the nasty internal world of your GI tract to your... (Science Daily)
Taking Cues From a Grump Jul 27, 2007
What has the editor s GI tract in such a roil at all times is worthy of note, and I take this moment to encourage just a tincture more fury from the rest of the world s conservatives. If you can look at the remarkable batch of gassy blather that passes for reportage on the war effort emitting from the networks and not get steamed, you are simply not paying attention. (Human Events Online)
Parvovirus: a very real threat to puppies Jul 25, 2007
It is a terrible virus that attacks the GI tract, Dr. Ed Powell, Nodaway Veterinary Clinic, said. In a young puppy it is a horrifying disease to deal with. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Probiotic Supplement May Fend Off Antibiotic-Induced Diarrhea Jun 30, 2007
LONDON, June 29 -- Bolstering the GI tract with a mix of disease-fighting microbes significantly reduced the occurrence of diarrhea associated with antibiotics and Clostridium difficile, according to investigators here ... The drink, containing Lactobacillus casei, L. bulgaricus, and Streptococcus thermophilus, also kept the GI tracts clear of diarrhea-causing C. difficile, said research dietitian Mary Hickson, M.D., of Imperial College and Hammersmith Hospital, and colleagues, on the basis of a... (MedPage Today)
Life within: New study shows beneficial bacterial invasion Jun 29, 2007
Numbering well into the trillions, these uncountable bacteria scrap for biochemical advantage in the giant, organic Mixmaster we call the GI tract, and we are the main beneficiaries of all this jostling ... " The gut flora are complex, but not random, he adds. Soil microbes are far more diverse, genetically, than those living in the human GI tract. "Outside, there are many more branches on the tree of DNA, but in the gut, there are few big branches. (Why Files)
K-State researcher examining why common anti-inflammatory drugs harm intestines Jun 22, 2007
"The epithelial cells in the GI tract are the barrier between your body and the outside world," Lillich said. He said NSAIDs inhibit this migration. (EurekAlert!)
The inside scoop Jun 19, 2007
"Just as you wouldn't think about flushing out your lungs, you shouldn't do that to your GI tract," he says. "The intestines are beautifully made by nature. God made them that way for a reason. There's no reason to disturb that.". (Newsday -- Health)
Katie Lee Joel to Conduct Free, Hands-On Cooking Demonstration for Local Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Jun 17, 2007
While lanthanum has been shown to accumulate in the GI tract, liver, and bone in animals, the clinical significance in humans is unknown. Patients with acute peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or bowel obstruction were not included in FOSRENOL(R) clinical studies. (PR Newswire)
Bringing HDTV From the Living Room to the Procedure Room Jun 16, 2007
NBI is a new image processing technique which takes advantage of the scattering and absorption properties of human tissue, thereby improving visual contrast on mucosal surfaces during endoscopic observation of the GI tract. The result is remarkably clear views of anatomical structures and fine capillary patterns of the surface of the colon, which are normally difficult to distinguish. (PR Newswire)
All About Alli, The Weight Loss Pill Jun 16, 2007
Experts Explain The Benefits And Side Effects Of The Over-The-Counter Diet Drug. Are you eating right. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Coffee's perk -- It's healthy Jun 11, 2007
"It's a stimulant. It helps everything get going, including the GI tract," Hattner said. "If people are tired, I tell them to get more sleep. Lack of sleep is not healthy and they could develop other symptoms from that. But if you need a jump-start sometimes, yes, drink the coffee.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Effectiveness Of Serotonin And Nerve Stimulants On Irritable Bowel Syndromes Evaluated May 25, 2007
Studies have shown that gastrointestinal (GI) tract function is often influenced by specific stimulants or reactors, which sometimes cause irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or constipation. Two studies presented at Digestive Disease Week 2007 (DDW) take a closer look at GI stimulation, including one examining the role of serotonin and reactions to certain types of foods and another looking at the potential therapeutic value of nerve stimulation for constipation. (Science Daily)
New Prevention, Treatment Methods For Patients With Painful Bowel Inflammation May 24, 2007
In a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial, researchers from three Mayor Hospitals in Madrid, Spain and led by La Paz University Hospital, evaluated the efficacy and safety of Cx401 in 49 adult patients with complex perianal fistula from cryptoglandular diseases (conditions pertaining to the anal gland, n=35) or Crohn's disease (an inflammatory disease of the GI tract, n=14). Patients received fibrin glue (biological product that can stimulate wound healing) alone or in addition to Cx401 (20... (Science Daily)
Natural cure could work May 22, 2007
Also, take probiotics or drink kefir to support a healthy GI tract. Foot care goes a long way, too, so get routine pedicures, keep your feet clean and dry and get rid of old or tight shoes that make your feet sweat. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Does milk ruin tea? May 17, 2007
Further, proteins are known to undergo cleavage in the GI tract releasing the bonded molecules solwly over a long time. Therefore, it is required to measure the concentrations of these antioxidants in the blood over a longer period. (Nature News Service)
Baby Aspirin Better For Your Health, Study Says May 10, 2007
"While aspirin is an effective drug for the prevention of clots," said Campbell, lead author of the report, "the downside of aspirin therapy is an increased tendency for bleeding (particulary from the GI tract). We believe the minimum effective dose should be utilized (75-81 mg)." However, Campbell notes, "We also believe more study in this area is warranted to determine if the minimum dose is effective for everyone, or if dose should be adjusted from person to person.". Aspirin is the most-used... (Science Daily)
Baby aspirin better for your health, University of Kentucky study says May 9, 2007
(May 9, 2007) " Nearly a quarter of a million Americans each year may be hospitalized with bleeding complications caused by needlessly taking a daily dose of an adult-sized aspirin rather than a baby aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke. A study by a group of UK HealthCare Linda and Jack Gill Heart Institute cardiologists found that the commonly prescribed 325 mg adult tablet may be more than many people need each day. The study, which is published in today's issue of the Journal of the... (EurekAlert!)
Lap band gastric bypass surgery improves insulin resistance May 1, 2007
With LGBS, there is no rearrangement of the gastrointestinal architecture and food that is ingested does not bypass any of the GI tract. Many studies have shown that RYGB is very successful in controlling diabetes, even before substantial weight loss has occurred. (EurekAlert!)
Cartilage repairs not seen in studies Apr 30, 2007
In contrast, when glucosamine is taken in by mouth, 89 percent is absorbed in the GI tract and more than 25 percent is available in the first pass as it circulates through the body. Studies in which researchers label glucosamine with a radioactive isotope -- and administer it orally -- show a significant amount of the labeled material turns up in joint cartilage and in surrounding ligaments and tendons, making it at least available to have some beneficial effect. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Snap decisions Apr 19, 2007
According to Emeran Mayer, M.D., professor of medicine, physiology and psychiatry at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, "There is such an intricate relationship between emotions and the GI tract, you can feel what is going on in the gut if you train yourself.". Of course, your emotions can fool your gut, too -- as Gladwell points out in "Blink." This happens mainly when a situation is highly charged with panic or fear -- as was the infamous Amadou Diallo shooting in the South Bronx in... (CNN -- US)
