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Compelling Rotavirus Burden Data And Critical Need For Access To Vaccines In High-Burden Regions Outlined In Journal Of Infectious Diseases

07 November 2009

The Journal of Infectious Diseases has released a special edition, Global Rotavirus Surveillance: Preparing for the Introduction of Rotavirus Vaccines. This special edition provides a significant contribution to the...
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Gastroenterology/Hepatology Societies Release Report Evaluating Fellowship Training Curriculum

05 November 2009

Due to the increasing complexities of treating digestive diseases, allowing gastroenterological (GI) trainee physicians the opportunity to develop enhanced abilities and experiences in specific disease areas or procedures...
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Study Examines Campaign To Increase Use Of Zinc To Prevent Childhood Diarrhea

05 November 2009

Scientific American reports on a multiyear PLoS Medicine study, published on Monday, which "followed a nationwide public health campaign to increase zinc use...
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GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology News Articles Archive - Page 1

05 November 2009

How Symbiotic Bacteria Evolve: Free Public Lecture At UC Riverside

Green Tea Shows Promise As Reducer Of Oral Cancer Risk In Trial

Lap Band Surgery Effective For Morbidly Obese Children

04 November 2009

FDA Approves New Salix Product Exclusively In Catalent's Zydis(R) Fast Dissolve Technology

Abdominal Surgery Without General Anesthesia

03 November 2009

In Prostate Cancer Patients Proton Therapy Is Well-Tolerated

Norovirus: Poorly Cleaned Public Cruise Ship Restrooms May Predict Outbreaks

New Research Reveals The Cause Of Common Chronic Diarrhea

Invitation To Gastro 2009 Press Conference, UK

02 November 2009

Study To Evaluate Genetic Risk Factors For Barrett's Esophagus And Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

Progress Made On Group B Streptococcus Vaccine

Symposium Raises Awareness Of Specialists And Pediatricians About GI Disorders In Autism And Identifies Critical Areas For Further Study

30 October 2009

Is Short-Term Celecoxib Intervention A Effective Method For Preventing Gastric Carcinogenesis?

29 October 2009

Tracking Long Spoon To The Jejunum

A New Explanation Of 'Asian Paradox'

A Long Period Of Fasting May Be Unnecessary For Children Undergoing Surgery

Diet And Intestinal Bacteria Linked With Healthier Immune Systems

High Definition Colonoscopy Detects More Polyps

Gastroenterologists Explore Relationship Between Bacteria In The Gut And Breast Cancer

High-Definition Colonoscopy Detects More Polyps

28 October 2009

GI Dynamics' EndoBarrier™ Gastrointestinal Liner Demonstrates Safety And Efficacy In Pre-surgical Weight Loss

Alkermes Announces Initiation Of Phase 1 Clinical Study Of ALKS 37 For The Treatment Of Opioid-Induced Constipation

Results Of Phase I Study Show Novel, Investigational PA65020 Compound Significantly Decreased Risk Of Upper Gastrointestinal Damage In Healthy Adults

Curry Powder Ingredient Kills Cancer Cells

Phase 2 Data From Oral NKTR-118 Presented At American College Of Gastroenterology In San Diego

Intercept Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase II Results For INT-747 As A Treatment For Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

Logical Therapeutics Announces Positive Results Of LT-NS001 Vs. Naproxen Clinical Study

Drug Used For Neuropathic Pain Relieves Discomfort From Abdominal Adhesions: Henry Ford Study

Diverticulosis Not Associated With Higher Incidence Of Polyps: Henry Ford Hospital Study

27 October 2009

Diagnosis Of Digestive Disease Impacted By Emerging Imaging Modalities

New Bowel Prep Approaches Evaluated By Researchers

New Procedure For Acid Reflux/GERD

Canine Heroes Enable Gastroenterologists To Put Their Skills To The Test In Combat Zone

Observer Examines Calls For Reworking Health Spending Focus In Africa

Barrett's Esophagus Patients Have Same Survival Rates As General Population, Says New Mayo Clinic Study

New Studies Explore Connection Between High Stress And High Exposure Jobs And GI Disorders

Technologies To Advance Diagnosis By Colonoscopy

New Combination Therapy Looks Promising Against Ulcer Bacteria

For African Americans, Women And Latinos, Higher Risk Of Gastrointestinal Diseases May Mean More Vigilance, Earlier Screenings

Deadly Stomach Infection Rising In Community Settings, Mayo Clinic Study Finds

CREON(R) (pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules Improves Digestive Outcomes In Adults With Chronic Pancreatitis

What Is Anal Itching? What Is Itchy Bottom? What Causes Anal Itching?

26 October 2009

Race And Gender Can Influence Risk Of Colorectal Cancer

Probiotic Is Effective Treatment For Colitis In Mice

Positive Data From Two Investigator-Initiated Studies With Santarus' ZEGERID To Be Presented At ACG

Probiotic Found To Be Effective Treatment For Colitis In Mice

Is Duodenal Biopsy Necessary In Celiac Disease Diagnosis For Children And Adults?

23 October 2009

Dr. Philip Katz Elected President Of The American College Of Gastroenterology

Advice From Dietician: Eating Right, Not Supplements, Is Best At Keeping Your Good Bacteria Healthy

21 October 2009

Scale To Help Clinicians Predict Disease Severity In Infants With NEC Developed By Radiologists

Logical Therapeutics To Present Data On LT-NS001 At American College Of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting

20 October 2009

Gastrointestinal Practice Issues National Challenge After Half Of Needy Patients Screened Show Polyps

The Clonality Status And Allelotype Of Focal Nodular Hyperplasia

Also In Global Health News: Asia-Pacific Reproductive Health; Developing Country Medical Waste Disposal; Draft Bill In Uganda; Diarrhea Deaths In Chin

Patients Taking VIMOVO(TM) Showed A Decrease In Incidence Of NSAID-Associated Ulcers

19 October 2009

Evaluating EGFR And HER2 To Determine The Most Promising Therapeutic Targets In Patients With Biliary Tract Cancer

Post-Gastrectomy Acute Pancreatitis

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