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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

Latest Headlines

New Disinfectant Receives EPA Registration

SAN JOSE, Calif. - EcoTru is the only U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered Tox. Category IV disinfectant on the market. The new disinfectant reportedly kills tuberculosis and a wide spectrum of viruses, bacteria and fungi within 10 minutes, without any of ...More
August 9, 2002
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Colorado Surgicenter Teams with Smith & Nephew

ANDOVER, Mass. - Healthcare officials at Vail Valley Surgical Center in Vail, Colo. have decided to team with Smith & Nephew, Inc. to outfit four cutting-edge endoscopic digital operating rooms. The medical technologies provided will include: Digital image acquisition ...More
August 9, 2002
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Grants Fund Kidney, Urology Research

NEW YORK CITY - The Kindey and Urology Foundation of America has given 20 research and clinical fellowships totaling more than $1.3 million to fund future research of kidney and urologic disorders. Additionally, a young investigator award and a career development award, ...More
August 6, 2002
Posted in News, Industry Issues
A Patient's Perspective

A Patient's Perspective By Jennifer Tipton Everyone asks "Why me?" at some point in life. I know that I am a lucky young adult. I have a wonderful family and great friends, but being diagnosed with an incurable chronic disease at age 16 is the pits. I always had a ...More
August 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Industry Issues, Procedures
Innovations

Wilson-Cook Medical GI Endoscopy Howell D.A.S.H. This direct access system ERCP catheter has an integrated hub with a Touhy-Borst adapter to provide wire guide access while simultaneously allowing contrast injection. The device is offered pre-loaded with a .025-inch Tracer ...More
August 1, 2002
Posted in Articles
Bedside Manners: Curb your Docs

My senior partner strutted down the hall in our office, "bearing" a close resemblance to Baloo from The Jungle Book. As he drew near, under his breath I could hear the strains of Zip-a-dee-doo-dah Zip-a-dee-ay ... ." Hiding my smile, I stepped back into my office, closed ...More
August 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Industry Issues
Which Bowel Preps Are Best for Your Patients?

Bowel preps are no picnic. In fact, patients often consider them worse than the actual procedure. Even if virtual colonoscopy is chosen over the traditional method, a bowel prep is still required. "What patients need is a virtual bowel prep," says Mark R. Wax, MD, vice ...More
August 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Briefs

First IBD-Related Legislation is Considered by Congress The first inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-related legislation is currently making its way through the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. On June 27, Congress members Sue Kelly (R-NY), Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) ...More
August 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
A Patient's Perspective

Everyone asks "Why me?" at some point in life. I know that I am a lucky young adult. I have a wonderful family and great friends, but being diagnosed with an incurable chronic disease at age 16 is the pits. I always had a nervous stomach, but the pain peaked when I was ...More
August 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Industry Issues, Procedures
Event Highlights Emotional Needs of Patients

I recently attended a conference at the Heard Museum in Phoenix sponsored by the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. The intimate gathering featured leading researchers speaking about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the emotional difficulties tied to the ...More
August 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Disorders, Industry Issues