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Error Alert on Patient Confusion Regarding Ducolax

Gastroenterology healthcare practitioners and community pharmacists should be aware that mixups between two common over-the-counter products may lead to improper preparation for colonoscopies. The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is warning practitioners that ...More
April 27, 2004
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
New Colon Cancer Gene Licensed Exclusively to Myriad Genetics

SALT LAKE CITY -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. announced that it has licensed exclusive rights in the United States to detect mutations in an important new colon cancer gene. Myriad believes that the new colon cancer gene, known as Mut Y Homolog (MYH), will provide improved ...More
April 27, 2004
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Smith & Nephew Introduces Industry's First Progressive Scan Autoclavable Camera

ANDOVER, Mass. -- Smith & Nephew’s Endoscopy division has announced the launch of a new camera system, including the medical device industry’s first progressive scan autoclavable camera for use in endoscopic surgery. The camera system will be introduced at the American ...More
March 16, 2004
Posted in News, Industry Issues, Procedures
Gastroenterological Expert to Join NutraCea Board of Directors

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. -- NutraCea, a leading nutraceutical research and development company, announced today that Eliot R. Drell, M.D. has agreed to join the company's board of directors. Dr. Drell has also been elected the chairman of NutraCea's medical advisory board, ...More
January 13, 2004
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Nastech and Questcor Announce Submission of NDA for Nascobal Nasal Spray

OTHELL, Wash. and UNION CITY, Calif., -- Nastech Pharmaceutical Company Inc., a leader in drug delivery technology, and Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceuticals product company, announced today the submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...More
December 30, 2003
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Cardinal Health Introduces Medical Gloves Designed to Help Improve Skin, Relieve Dermatitis

McGAW PARK, Ill. -- Cardinal Health, a leading provider of products and services supporting the healthcare industry, announced today it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market an advanced new line of medical gloves made with ...More
December 10, 2003
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Getting the Scoop on Scope Repair

I arrive unfortunately late— both the flight and the cab ride from the airport took longer than expected. By the time I check in, pin on my name tag and pull out my camera and notepad, my group is just rounding the third of several long rows inside the giant factory. ...More
December 1, 2003
Posted in Articles, Industry Issues
Innovations

Performance Textiles’ BodyGardz Fabric BodyGardz, a new, protective clothing, offers a unique combination of physical characteristics and chemical processes that make it virtually impossible to duplicate. BodyGardz™ has been developed over a two-year period using the latest ...More
October 1, 2003
Posted in Articles, Industry Issues
Understanding Probiotics

In recent years, a growing body of research evaluating human health has supported the importance of establishing a favorable colonic environment. Much attention has focused on how colonic microorganisms affect human health and nutrition. The human gut contains a diverse ...More
October 1, 2003
Posted in Articles, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
ENDOTALK.com Adds ENDO Compare, an Endoscopy Product Database for Gastroenterology

High Point, NC -- Knowledge Pursuit, LLC announced the addition of ENDO Compare, a comprehensive gastroenterology product database, to its website, ENDOTALK (www.endotalk.com). ENDO Compare provides detailed cross-reference information on over 7,000 GI accessory products - ...More
July 23, 2003
Posted in News, Industry Issues