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Heartburn May Predict Throat Cancer

PHILADELPHIA—Frequent heartburn was positively associated with cancers of the throat and vocal cord among nonsmokers and nondrinkers, and the use of antacids, but not prescription medications, had a protective effect, ...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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Women Underrate Importance of Colon Cancer, Good Housekeeping Survey Shows

PHILADELPHIA -- Women significantly underrate their risk for colon cancer and are not as concerned about the disease as they should be, according to a new Good Housekeeping survey conducted on behalf of the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s National Colorectal Cancer ...More
May 4, 2004
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Lorus Therapeutics Announces Initiation of Colon Cancer Trial With GTI-2040 in Cooperation With the U.S. National Cancer Institute

TORONTO -- Lorus Therapeutics Inc. has announced the initiation of a clinical trial of GTI-2040 in a novel combination with oxaliplatin and capecitabine in patients with advanced unresectable colon cancer. This new study is under the direction of Dr. Stephen Shibata at the ...More
May 4, 2004
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Images Safely Guide Gene Injections Deep into Tumor

Using CT-scan images to steer gene-therapy injections directly into tumors offers a safe delivery method for treating patients with metastatic kidney cancer, report UCLA radiologists in the May issue of Radiology. Their findings could enhance treatment of the disease, which ...More
May 4, 2004
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New Booklet Helps Patients Better Understand Radiation Therapy

As part of a continuing effort to help patients and their families better understand how radiation therapy works to safely and effectively treat cancer, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology has published the new patient information brochure Radiation ...More
May 4, 2004
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Given Imaging Announces More Than 100 Capsule Endoscopy Presentations at Digestive Disease Week 2004

Data on Thousands of Patients Highlights Growing Clinical Application of Capsule Endoscopy ...More
April 30, 2004
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Given Imaging Announces CIGNA Recognizes Capsule Endoscopy

Policy Provides Reimbursement of Capsule Endoscopy for Suspected Crohn's Disease as well as Obscure GI Bleeding ...More
April 29, 2004
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Virtual Colonography and Traditional Colonoscopy Meet at LIFETEST Imaging

LIFETEST Imaging Partners with Nashville Gastroenterology Consultants to Fight Colon Cancer ...More
April 29, 2004
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Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. Announces a Three-Year Agreement for Surgical Instrument Repair Services

STOW, Ohio -- Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. has signed a three-year agreement with Premier Purchasing Partners LP of Westchester, Ill. for surgical instrument service and repair. The agreement includes both on-location and off-site instrument repair services. The ...More
April 28, 2004
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Researchers on Front Lines in Battle Against Post-operative Pain

SALT LAKE CITY -- Post-operative pain is the No. 1 issue for people who've had surgery-and University of Utah anesthesiologists are helping these patients fight that battle on several fronts. Anesthesiologists at the U School of Medicine and hospital have developed a way to ...More
April 28, 2004
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
Error Alert on Patient Confusion Regarding Ducolax

Gastroenterology healthcare practitioners and community pharmacists should be aware that mixups between two common over-the-counter products may lead to improper preparation for colonoscopies. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is warning practitioners that ...More
April 27, 2004
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures