EndoNurse Magazine

Digestion

Green Tea May Reduce Some GI Cancers

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Women who drink green tea may lower their risk of developing some digestive system cancers, especially cancers of the stomach/esophagus and colorectum, according to a study led by researchers from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. ...More
November 5, 2012
Posted in News
Death from GI Bleeding Decreased in Past Two Decades

The number of patients dying from upper gastrointestinal bleeding has decreased over the past two decades, a result researchers attribute to the advances in medical and endoscopic therapies introduced over the past 20 years, according to a report unveiled today at the ...More
October 29, 2012
Posted in News, Disorders
Food Scientists Focus on Perfecting Plant-Based 'Meat'

LAS VEGAS—Endoscopy professionals give a lot of dietary advice, and often tell patients that they should eat less meat. However, some patients can't imagine giving up a meaty taste and texture from their diets. They can supplement the reduction or total loss with any of ...More
August 6, 2012
Posted in Articles
Digestion Question: Can The World Balance Obesity and Hunger?

MONTREAL—With widespread hunger continuing to haunt developing nations, and obesity fast becoming a global epidemic, any number of efforts on the parts of governments, scientists, non-profit organizations and the business world have taken aim at these twin nutrition-related ...More
July 24, 2012
Posted in News
Human Digestion Simulators Provide GI Insight

LAS VEGAS—Simulations of the human digestive system have proven to be useful tools for scientists studying how the body processes food from the mouth through the intestines, including how it separates the nutrients for absorption. This is according to a panel discussion ...More
July 3, 2012
Posted in News
Researchers Explore Role of Fungus in Digestive Disorders

LOS ANGELES—Cedars-Sinai researchers reported this month that their examination of fungi in the intestines suggests an important link between these microbes and inflammatory diseases such as ulcerative colitis. ...More
June 7, 2012
Posted in News
Today is “World Digestive Health Day”

BETHESDA, Md.—GI symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion/dyspepsia, bloating and constipation are among the most common but also among the most misinterpreted and their impact and significance misunderstood both by healthcare providers and patients, according the World ...More
May 29, 2012
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Boston Scientific Presents Data During Digestive Disease Week

NATICK, Mass.—Boston Scientific Corporation this week presented seven abstracts and additional clinical data analyses at Digestive Disease Week, in San Diego. The analyses involve the SpyGlass® Direct Visualization System, WallFlex® Biliary RX Stent, Expect™ 19 Flex ...More
May 23, 2012
Posted in News
EndoBarrier Therapy to be Featured at Digestive Disease Week

LEXINGTON, Mass.—GI Dynamics announced today that EndoBarrier® Therapy, a treatment for type 2 diabetes and/or obesity, will be the subject of several presentations and scientific sessions during Digestive Disease Week 2012 (DDW), which takes place May 19-22 in San Diego. ...More
May 14, 2012
Posted in News
Senate Supports First Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week

The week of December 1-7 has been designated by the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) as Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week. The intention of the week is to encourage Americans to join in the effort to find cures for these diseases, help raise awareness and ...More
December 1, 2011
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues