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FDA Approves New Propofol System

CINCINNATI, Ohio—Sedasys, a Division of Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (Ethicon), this month announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted PMA approval for the SEDASYS System, a computer-assisted ...read more

Communicate Better at Work

In today’s fast-paced nursing environment every word matters. Make yours count. Choose your words wisely and be successful at work. ...read more

Choosing and Using the Proper Probiotic

This slide show will be helpful to GI professionals who want to learn more about probiotics, and can be shared with patients as well. ...read more

May is Celiac Awareness Month

This May (and every May, for that matter) is Celiac Awareness Month. This awareness campaign is sponsored by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness and other celiac organizations. ...read more

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Vanguard Announces Endoscopic Trocar Recycling Program

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Chuck Masek, chief executive officer of Vanguard Medical Concepts Inc., has announced the launch of the reprocessing company’s endoscopic trocar recycling program. The program is a key component in Vanguard’s commitment to medical and environmental ...More
July 29, 2004
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
Idun Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Study of IDN-6556 in Hepatitis C Virus

SAN DIEGO -- Idun Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced that it has initiated a Phase 2 clinical study of IDN-6556 in patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). The dose-response study will evaluate whether IDN-6556 can decrease the liver damage that occurs from ...More
July 28, 2004
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues
Acceptance of Final Visicol® Phase IV Constipation Study Results for Presentation at the American College of Gastroenterology

InKine Pharmaceutical Company, Inc. today announced that the final results of the company’s Phase IV study of Visicol®’s use in treating patients with constipation will be presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, to be ...More
July 27, 2004
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Campaign Calls on Nation to 'Take a Step' Against Colorectal Cancer

VENICE, Calif. -- For a disease that claims thousands of lives each year, a cure just got one step closer. Gold’s Gym International and the American Cancer Society (ACS) announced the nationwide launch of the 'Taking a Step' campaign to raise funds and awareness for colon ...More
July 27, 2004
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Given Imaging Announces Further Increase in Number of Americans With Insured Access to Capsule Endoscopy for Expanded Indications

YOQNEAM, ISRAEL -- Given Imaging Ltd. announced today that 13 million more Americans have reimbursable access to the Given Capsule Endoscope for expanded indications, including suspected Crohn's disease. A total of 113 million Americans now have reimbursable access to ...More
July 27, 2004
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
Abstract on SmartPill Clinical Trials to Be Presented at American Motility Society Annual Meeting

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- SmartPill Diagnostics, Inc., developer of the SmartPill capsule, a non-invasive, ingestible medical device that captures GI data as it transits the GI tract, today announced that the American Motility Society (AMS) has accepted for oral presentation ...More
July 27, 2004
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
Metabasis Announces Issuance of a Key Patent Covering its HepDirect™ Liver Targeting Prodrug Technology

SAN DIEGO -- Metabasis Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that a U.S. patent on its HepDirect™ technology has issued. The issued patent, U.S. 6,752,981 B1, describes, in part, the use of HepDirect prodrugs for the liver-specific delivery of drugs containing certain ...More
July 26, 2004
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues
European Launch of Non-invasive, Painless and Radiation-free Device for the Diagnosis of Internal Organ Diseases

Medex Screen Ltd. announced the European launch of MedexTest -- a non-invasive, painless and radiation-free device for the diagnosis of internal organ diseases (cardiovascular system, endocrine systems, immune system, urogenital organs, digestive system, respiratory system, ...More
July 23, 2004
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Cancers of the Gut Among Most Preventable Through Changes in Diet

Cancers of the gut are one of the major causes of death from cancer, but a review published this week shows that they are also among the most preventable through changes in diet. Of the 10 million new cases of cancer diagnosed in 2000, around 2.3 million were cancers of the ...More
July 23, 2004
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Senate Passage of Patient Safety Bill Victory for America's Patients and Physicians

WASHINGTON -- This statement attributable to Donald J. Palmisano, M.D. American Medical Association (AMA) immediate past-president:"Today's passage of the bipartisan Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act is a major victory for America's patients and their physicians. ...More
July 23, 2004
Posted in News, Industry Issues