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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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New Laparoscopy Tool Receives Approval

MARIETTA, Ga. -- ERBE USA, Inc. announced today that it has received approval to market the HELIX Hydro-Jet water jet dissector for additional use in abdominal laparoscopic surgery and Total Mesorectal Excision (TME). The ERBE HELIX Hydro-Jet is an innovative water-jet ...More
November 6, 2002
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Epigenomics, Mayo Clinic Collaborate on Colorectal Cancer

ROCHESTER, Minn., -- Epigenomics AG, a transatlantic biotech company personalizing medicine, and Mayo Clinic today announced the signing of a two-year collaboration to identify and validate a panel of DNA methylation-based markers that would be applied in a test to improve ...More
November 6, 2002
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Interactive Colonoscopy Guide Debunks Fears, Wins Esteemed Award

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo -- Many men and women are reluctant to visit a physician or health care facility for regular screening examinations for a variety of reasons including fear, lack of information, and cost factors. Now, a friendly interactive program from the Air Force ...More
October 30, 2002
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
WHO: Government, Individuals Must Unite to Improve Health

GENEVA - Officials at the World Health Organization (WHO) state in their annual report that health risks can be minimized with collaboration. The report shows the top 10 risks for poor health globally are: childhood and maternal underweight; unsafe sex; high blood pressure; ...More
October 29, 2002
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FDA Officials Investigate PA Bronchoscopy-Related Death

PITTSBURGH, Pa - According to a report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating contaminated bronchoscopes that have been linked to a patient's recent death at Allegheny General Hospital. FDA officials join ...More
October 29, 2002
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
2002 Health Care Service Excellence Summit Awards Announced

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Given to celebrate the best practices among healthcare workers, the Health Care Service Excellence Summit Awards were recently announced. The third annual award winners include: Health Care Professionals -- Mary Gainey, Health-First/Cape Canaveral ...More
October 29, 2002
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Clinical Trial Recruits Ulcerative Colitis Patients

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Officials at the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) are helping those who suffer from ulcerative colitis to be participants for the study of a new drug The drug, Asacol, is manufactured by Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals. Known as ...More
October 29, 2002
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues
Curtains Receive Florence Nightingale Award

AVALON, Calif. - Ernesto Rodriguez, photographic artist and creator of Sereneview cubicle curtains was recently awarded the Florence Nightingale Innovative Design Award. The award was given at the Fall Symposium on Healthcare Design, which took place October 2 at Chicago's ...More
October 25, 2002
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B. Braun Launches Safety Expert Program

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Expert advice is now only a phone call or email away for clinicians and healthcare consumers who have questions about medical safety issues. Officials at B. Braun have created the B. Braun Safety Expert program as the latest element of their People, ...More
October 17, 2002
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Innovations

Mitsubishi P-91DW (UB) High-Speed Digital Monochrome Printer This printer incorporates a USB1.1 interface port for expanded versatility and worldwide compatibility. The printer offers memory of 8MB for large photo storage with capabilities for printing up to six sizes, from ...More
October 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Industry Issues, Procedures