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Does Fiber Prevent Diverticulosis?

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—For more than 40 years, scientists and physicians have thought eating a ...read more

Colon-Cancer Organization Alliance

SAN FRANCISCO?The launch of the Global Colon Cancer Alliance (GCCA) was announced this week at the ...read more

Canada Publishes Endoscopy Guidelines

OAKVILLE, Ontario?The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) announced this week that it ...read more

Intestinal Worms May Promote Healing

NEWARK, N.J.—Intestinal worm infections may not be all bad, according to a new study by William C. ...read more

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Study: Workplace Safety Programs Work if Strongly Enforced

SAN FRANCISCO―A longstanding California occupational safety program requiring all businesses to eliminate workplace hazards can help prevent injuries to workers, but only if it is adequately enforced, according to a new study by the RAND Corporation. ...More
10 hours ago
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Bronchoalveolar Lavage and LCI Detect Early CF

SYDNEY, Australia—The lung clearance index (LCI) is a sensitive non-invasive marker of early lung disease in young children with cystic fibrosis (CF), according to a new study from Australian researchers. ...More
10 hours ago
Posted in News, Procedures

The Colon Cancer Alliance's 'Blue Note Fund' Celebrates First Year

WASHINGTON―The Colon Cancer Alliance announced this week that its Blue Note Fund (a program providing financial support for colon cancer patients in need) celebrated its first year by awarding grants totaling nearly $125,000 to more than 400 deserving patients. This year, ...More
12 hours ago
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Slide Show: Top Endoscopy Scandals of the 21st Century

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New Novel Explores Nursing Errors

LOS ANGELES―A new book, “To Err is Common" provides a glimpse into modern American hospitals in a realistic, dramatic, and sometimes humorous way, according to the author. “To Err Is Common," by Margot Terrence, is the story of a young nurse who is passionate about her ...More
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NYU's Leadership Institute for Black Nurses Accepts New Fellows

MANHATTAN―The New York University College of Nursing (NYUCN) has received a $30,000 grant from the New York City Council to fund its Leadership Institute for Black Nurses (LIBN) for spring 2012. The LIBN has enrolled 10 new fellows, bringing the Institute’s seven-year total ...More
2 days ago
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NIH: Acid-Reflux Treatment Doesn't Relieve Children's Asthma

CHICAGO―Adding the acid reflux drug lansoprazole to a standard inhaled steroid treatment for asthma does not improve asthma control in children who have no symptom of acid reflux, according to a new study funded in part by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute ...More
2 days ago
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AAPC Physician Services Announces 2012 Medical Compliance Toolkit

SALT LAKE CITY―AAPC this week announced the release of a 2012 medical compliance toolkit. The toolkit allows healthcare professionals to create a fast and effective compliance plan for a medical practice covering HIPAA, OSHA, and CLIA laws and regulations, the AAPC said. ...More
3 days ago
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Byrne Releases GI Endoscope-Lumen Pre-Cleaning Device

CONROE, Texas―Byrne Medical, a company that specializes in disposable infection-prevention products, this week announced the official launch of the Mini PULL THRU small-channel cleaning device for GI endoscopy and pulmonary labs. ...More
3 days ago
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High-Fiber Diets Won't Protect Against Diverticulosis, Study Says

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—For more than 40 years, scientists and physicians have thought eating a high-fiber diet lowered a person’s risk of diverticulosis, a disease of the large intestine in which pouches develop in the colon wall. A new study of more than 2,000 people reveals ...More
3 days ago
Posted in News