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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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Hepatitis: The Quiet Killer

There are six known viruses that can cause inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E and G infect the liver, causing the organ to weaken and die. May is National Hepatitis Awareness Month. Hepatitis A, B and C are the most infectious and most dangerous forms of ...More
May 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Disorders
SGNA Special

U.S. Endoscopy GroupBooth 321 The newly designed Roth Net™ is the premier device for both polyp and foreign body retrieval. Improvements to this patented innovation include the "easy-pack" net delivery system, a stiffer loop wire and a reinforced sheath. All of these ...More
May 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Industry Issues, Procedures
Endo Nerds Unite!

While surfing the Internet to scan national newspapers, I came upon a headline that made me jump: "Hospital Says Faulty Recall May Have exposed 400 to Infection." I read the online article quickly, hurried to the printer to review the text again and furiously made interview ...More
May 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Industry Issues
ALL STARS: Grossmont Hospital

Grossmont Hospital Endo Suite Also nominated for Endo All Star status are members of the endoscopy suite at Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, Calif. Last April, the staff moved into a new endoscopy suite that features seven procedure rooms. "It was a great move for us because ...More
May 1, 2002
Posted in Articles
What is FAP?

Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) also known as familial polyposis (affecting the colon), and Gardner Syndrome (colon and extracolonic manifestations), is a hereditary colorectal cancer syndrome associated with the development of hundreds to thousands of adenomatous ...More
May 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Lotronex Back on Shelves for Selected Few

BETHESDA, Md - Officials at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been hesitant to allow selected individuals to receive Lotronex - a pharmaceutica that treats irritable bowel syndrome. The drug has also been linked to the hospitalization of more than 160 patients and ...More
April 29, 2002
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
California Medicare to Cover Capsule Endoscopy

LOS ANGELES - California public health officials have announced the state will begin to cover capsule endoscopy under the Medicare program. The coverage includes a reimbursement of the procedure, examining the small intestine, available to those 3 million plus Medicare ...More
April 29, 2002
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
Eating Healthy May Prevent Colon Cancer

NEW ORLEANS - At a presentation at the annual Experimental Biology 2002 conference, Volker Mai, MD, reported preliminary studies show mice that eat healthy food choices have a lower risk of developing cancer of the colon and gut. Working with the U.S. National Cancer ...More
April 29, 2002
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Antacids Promote Bacteria

A new report shows that taking antacids for heartburn may promote the growth of cancer-causing bacteria. The studies, done on mice, show that the stomach ulcer bacteria Helicobacter pylori grow more rapidly after the use of antacids. The bacteria has been recently linked to ...More
April 29, 2002
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues
Study Participants Needed

PHOENIX - Officials at the Arizona Research Center are searching for two trials of ALT-711 - an investigational drug used to reverse the effects of hypertension. There are more than 60 testing sites nationally. Patients recruited will receive ALT-711 tablets or placebo one ...More
April 22, 2002
Posted in News, Industry Issues