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Breakthrough on How Immune System Co-Exists with Bacteria

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

PHILADELPHIA—The human gut is loaded with commensal bacteria— “good" microbes that, among other functions, help the body digest food. The gastrointestinal tract contains literally trillions of such cells, and yet the immune system seemingly turns a blind eye.

Pentax and Hitachi Partner on Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

MONTVALE, N.J.—PENTAX Medical, an endoscopic-imaging company, and Hitachi-Aloka Medical, an ultrasound-imaging company, recently announced that they'll collaborate on the development of endoscopic ultrasound systems. The companies have partnered on other ventures for years.

GI Drug Company Presents Constipation Studies at DDW

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:14:00 GMT

NEW YORK, N.Y.—Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc., a developer of new drugs to treat patients with gastrointestinal disorders and diseases, this week presented results from its large multicenter trial of plecanatide in patients with chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) in Orlando.

Study Supports Diagnostic Tool for Barrett's Esophagus

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:08:00 GMT

ORLANDO—CDx Diagnostics announced today that new data from routine clinical use in a number of academic GI centers support use of company's WATS3D (wide-area transepithelial sample biopsy with 3-dimensional analysis) as an additional surveillance tool to increase detection of dysplasia and Barrett's esophagus.

72 Percent of Pregnant Women Experience Constipation

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:30:00 GMT

MAYWOOD, Il.—Nearly three out of four pregnant women experience constipation, diarrhea or other bowel disorders during their pregnancies, a Loyola University Medical Center study has found.

Data on Cook Medical Products Presented at DDW

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:23:00 GMT

ORLANDO—At this week’s Digestive Disease Week (DDW), the world’s largest gathering of physicians and researchers in the gastroenterology field, six abstracts and other clinical data will be presented on Cook Medical products.

Pentax Launches Imaging Technology for Flexible Endoscopy

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

MONTVALE, N.J.—PENTAX Medical Company, an endoscopic imaging company, today announced the U.S. launch of the EPK-i®5010 video processor with PENTAX i-SCAN, an HD+ imaging technology for flexible endoscopy.

Study Examines Aspirin's Role in Colon-Cancer Treatment

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT

FORT LAUDERALE, Fla.—Researchers from the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University this month published a review for clinicians on the optimal utilization of aspirin to treat and prevent heart attacks, and also covers aspirin in the treatment of cancers.

Study Evaluates Self-Expanding Metal Stents

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

NATICK, Mass.—The first patient has been enrolled in a clinical investigation evaluating the use of the Boston Scientific Corporation WallFlex® Biliary RX Stent, a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS), as a bridge to surgery compared with the absence of drainage prior to surgery.

Surgeons Make Big Progress Against Small-Bowel Cancer

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:02:00 GMT

ROCHESTER, Minn.—Researchers at Mayo Clinic have completed the world’s first whole exome sequence of small intestine neuroendocrine tumors, also known to patients and physicians as carcinoids, the most common cancer of the small bowel and one that responds poorly to chemotherapy.

Olympus Scopes Now Powered by Next-Gen Processor

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:59:00 GMT

CENTER VALLEY, Pa.—Olympus announced today that the company's ultrasound endoscopes will now be powered by the ProSound F75 Ultrasound Processor.

Nurse's Advice on Workplace Communication

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:14:00 GMT

In today’s fast-paced nursing environment every word matters. Make yours count. Choose your words wisely and be successful at work.

Great Education Opportunity for Central-Service Workers

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:30:00 GMT

Are you a central-service employee looking to expand your education? Are you hoping someone will help pay for the opportunity?

Johns Hopkins Hospital Reports Environmental-Campaign Success

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:26:00 GMT

BALTIMORE—Officials at the Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH) report a 200,000-pound decrease in the amount of trash produced each month—a 17 percent drop in just the first five months of a campaign begun in October 2012.

RN Safe Staffing Bill Introduced in Congress

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:22:00 GMT

WASHINGTON—The American Nurses Association (ANA) this week applauded the introduction of federal legislation that empowers registered nurses (RNs) to drive staffing decisions in hospitals and, consequently, protect patients and improve the quality of care.

STERIS Offers Scholarships for IAHCSMM Education

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:08:00 GMT

MENTOR, Ohio―Beginning today, central services (CS) professionals can apply for STERIS scholarships for International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) certification. STERIS and IAHCSMM are providing scholarship opportunities for certification for those who are looking for a career in reprocessing.

Endo Pioneer's Book Educates Nurses Worldwide

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:34:00 GMT

The field of endoscopy rarely gets the credit it deserves for being innovative, life saving and downright fascinating. One doctor is changing this by sharing interesting history about the specialty as well as the hilarious experiences he's had working in it.

Olympus Releases Fully Rotatable HD Bronchoscopes

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:29:00 GMT

CENTER VALLEY, Pa.―Medical-device company Olympus today announced the commercial availability of its 510(k) cleared BF-190 bronchoscopes.

FDA Grants Premarket Approval for Propofol System

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:27:00 GMT

CINCINNATI, Ohio—Sedasys, a Division of Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (Ethicon), this month announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted PMA approval for the SEDASYS System, a computer-assisted personalized sedation (CAPS) system.

Does Surgery Fight Reflux When Meds No Longer Work?

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:42:00 GMT

HOUSTON—For years, Majed Khalifa’s severe reflux prevented him from sleeping at night and, because of his disease, he couldn’t even drink coffee to help him get through the day. He was taking medication for gastroesphogeal reflux disease (GERD), and when it stopped working, he decided to try something new.