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Is Obesity Linked to Microorganisms in the Gut?

LOS ANGELES—How much a person eats may be only one of many factors that determines weight gain. A recent Cedars-Sinai study suggests that a breath test profile of microorganisms inhabiting the gut may be able to tell doctors how susceptible a person is to developing ...More

March 28, 2013

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Can Optical Biopsies Improve Bronchoscopy Accuracy?

PARIS―Mauna Kea Technologies this week announced that it has launched a registry study to determine the impact of Cellvizio optical biopsies on the diagnosis of lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death in the world. ...More

March 28, 2013

Posted in News, Procedures

EndoChoice Awards Four Endoscopy Professionals

ALPHARETTA, Ga.―In recognition of GI Nurses Day and the many GI professionals who dedicate themselves to patient care, EndoChoice, Inc. is honoring four GI professionals who were selected as EndoHeroes in 2012. Each EndoHero will have a donation made in their name to the GI ...More

March 27, 2013

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Foundation Releases Report on Future of Crohn's and Colitis

PHILADELPHIA—Every five years, the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) gathers top researchers in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to set the research agenda for the next five years. The findings and recommendations of these expert workgroups are presented in ...More

March 27, 2013

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Study: Shift Restrictions for Doctors May Increase Errors

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—At hospitals around the country, young doctors fresh out of medical school help care for patients of all kinds—and work intense, long hours as part of their residency training. ...More

March 26, 2013

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Study: Metal Stents Good Treatment for Blocked Bile Ducts

NEW YORK, N.Y.―A multi-center analysis, led by Weill Cornell Medical College and published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, shows the use of temporary "fully covered self-expanding metal stents" (FCSEMS) can effectively fix a painful and potentially ...More

March 26, 2013

Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures

APIC Revises 'Guide to Preventing C. difficile Infections'

WASHINGTON, D.C.―In an effort to stop the transmission of Clostridium difficile infections (CDI), which claim the lives of at least 14,000 Americans annually, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has issued an updated implementation ...More

March 25, 2013

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Researchers: Why Are Esophageal Adenocarcinomas Increasing?

BOSTON—During the past 30 years, the number of patients with cancers that originate near the junction of the esophagus and stomach has increased approximately 600 percent in the United States. ...More

March 25, 2013

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CCA Releases New Campaign About Colorectal Cancer

Oscar-nominated and award-winning actor Terrence Howard joins the Colon Cancer Alliance for a new public service campaign to raise awareness and encourage people to get screened for colon cancer―the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in America, but largely ...More

March 22, 2013

Posted in News, Disorders

Program Explores Nursing's Role in Healthcare Quality

Nurses are the largest group of healthcare professionals and have the most interaction with patients. Yet previously, there has been limited research regarding nursing’s contributions to improving the quality of care. A special April supplement to Medical Care provides an ...More

March 21, 2013

Posted in News, Industry Issues

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