EndoNurse Magazine

Disorders

Endoscopy is used to detect and treat a myriad of disorders throughout the body, from gastroesophageal reflux disease to colitis and colorectal cancer. Several types of endoscopes are used to detect these, including pediatric scopes and colonoscopes and bronchoscopes, as well as several others.

The Relationship between Domestic Violence and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A review of the literature reveals growing evidence that a history of or current experience with relationship or domestic violence is associated with gastrointestinal disease, specifically functional disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome. Nurses practicing in the ...More
October 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Disorders, Procedures
Colorectal Cancer Drug Clears FDA Approval

PARIS -- Officials from the French pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Synthelabo have announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Eloxatin -- a chemotherapy drug to treated advanced colorectal cancer. The drug, called oxaliplatin when injected, received ...More
October 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Proton Pumps Halt Acid Production

According to officials at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 7 million Americans suffer from gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD). The disease has become so prevalent that national media campaigns target baby boomers during the evening news with ...More
October 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Disorders, Industry Issues
Study:More Polyps Being Removed Per Colonoscopy

WILMETTE, Il. - Officials at the Institute for Quality Improvement (IQI) have found that more polyps are being removed per colonoscopy procedure than in previous studies. "Data collected continues to support findings that a colonoscopy, reaching areas of the bowel that ...More
September 30, 2002
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Prometheus Laboratories Announces Strategic License Of Two Gastrointestinal Pharmaceutical Products

SAN DIEGO -- Prometheus Laboratories Inc., a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company, announced that it has acquired exclusive North American rights to two prescription gastrointestinal pharmaceutical products, as well as all improvements to and line extensions of ...More
September 17, 2002
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues
New Book Links Grains, Obesity, Diabetes

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Tucson-based nutritionist and health educator Melissa Diane Smith has written a new book discussing the national surge in grain consumption, in addition to record-level incidences of obesity and Type II diabetes. Going Against the Grain covers Celiac ...More
September 6, 2002
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues
Coalition Formed to Prevent Unsafe Needle Disposal

HOUSTON - Citing the improper disposal of needles, six organizations have united to issue a national call to action. The American Medical Association, American Diabetes Association, American Association of Diabetes Educators, American Pharmaceutical Association, Association ...More
August 21, 2002
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues
Colorectal Cancer Drug Clears FDA Approval

PARIS - Officials from the French pharmaceutical company Sanofi-Synthelabo have announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Eloxatin - a chemotherapy drug to treated advanced colorectal cancer. The drug, called oxaliplatin when injected, received ...More
August 14, 2002
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
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
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