Diarrhea News and Research

Latest Diarrhea News and Research

Most children visit hospitals with mild flu-like symptoms and fever

The CHU Sainte-Justine and The Montreal Children's Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre are currently seeing a significant increase in patients in their Emergency Departments. Children are arriving with mild flu-like symptoms and fever.

30 Oct 2009

Gen-Probe receives FDA emergency use authorization for its Prodesse ProFlu-ST test

Gen-Probe Incorporated today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an EUA (emergency use authorization) for its test, the Prodesse ProFlu-ST(TM), to be used in CLIA high complexity laboratories for the diagnosis of 2009 H1N1 influenza virus infection, aided by an algorithm that relies on seasonal influenza A/H1 virus and seasonal influenza A/H3 virus results, from a single sample in individuals who are diagnosed with influenza A by currently available FDA-cleared or authorized devices.

29 Oct 2009

AAHP updates about the sale of homeopathic medicines to prevent the flu

Recent news articles regarding the scarcity of the "flu shot" (or influenza inoculations) have been widespread. The shortage of the material, due to manufacturing and regulatory issues, has led to increased interest in homeopathic Influenzinum.

29 Oct 2009

AAHP confirms homeopathic medicines for prophylaxis of infectious diseases

Recent news articles regarding Swine Flu H1N1 have been widespread. The virulence of the strain among humans and its implications for pandemic disease in humans may lead to increased interest in homeopathic treatments for Swine Flu H1N1.

29 Oct 2009

Gates Foundation praises U.S. global health investments, calls for 15-year goal of cutting child deaths worldwide by nearly half

As part of a "major push to convince the United States to maintain government spending on worldwide health initiatives, despite the financial crisis and a soaring U.S. budget deficit," the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is urging U.S. policymakers to commit to cutting "the number of child deaths each year, from 9 million to 5 million" by 2025, CNN reports (Evans, 10/28).

28 Oct 2009

NIH awards Excelimmune grant to develop treatment for Clostridium difficile infection

Excelimmune, Inc. (www.excelimmune.com) announced today that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the company a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to support research aimed at developing new treatments for Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection, employing Excelimmune’s expertise in developing novel antibody therapies for human disease.

28 Oct 2009

Controlled trial in UC meets primary endpoint of non- inferiority for reducing ulcerative colitis

Results from the largest prospective controlled ulcerative colitis (UC) trial conducted to date, called the QD dosing investigation for efficacy IN UC maintenance (QDIEM), found that once-daily dosing of Asacol(R) (mesalamine) delayed-release 400 mg tablets at 1.6-2.4 g/day was comparable to twice-daily dosing for the maintenance of remission in patients with UC.

28 Oct 2009

Treatment with TYSABRI reduces the rate of hospitalization in Crohn’s patients

Elan Corporation, plc and Biogen Idec today announced data showing that treatment with TYSABRI® (natalizumab) significantly reduced the rate of hospitalization compared with placebo in patients with moderate–to–severe Crohn’s disease during both induction and maintenance treatment.

28 Oct 2009

TOPROL-XL and metoprolol succinate are available for patients in all regions across the country: AstraZeneca

Following published reports that two generic companies had recalled or suspended shipments of metoprolol succinate, a beta-blocker medication taken by over half a million Americans for the treatment of high blood pressure, TOPROL-XL and its authorized generic, metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets are available.

28 Oct 2009

Data from Phase II clinical trial of NKTR-118 presented

Data from a phase II study demonstrated that oral NKTR-118 improved lower gastrointestinal dysfunction by increasing the frequency of bowel movements in patients with opioid-induced constipation, while simultaneously preserving opioid-mediated analgesia.

28 Oct 2009

Detecting the cause of occult gastrointestinal bleeding with the PillCam SB video capsule demonstrated

Given Imaging Ltd. today announced that new data presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2009 Conference show that by visualizing the small bowel with the PillCam® SB video capsule, physicians can detect the cause of occult gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) and adapt how they manage and treat these patients.

27 Oct 2009

New data on KAPIDEX for nighttime heartburn in adults with non-erosive GERD presented at the 2009 ACG

New data being presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2009 Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego showed that treatment with KAPIDEX(TM) (dexlansoprazole) delayed release capsules over a four-week period resulted in a statistically significant greater percentage of nights without heartburn in subjects with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), compared to placebo (p<0.001).

27 Oct 2009

Researchers explore link between workplace stress and exposure on GI disorders

In two new studies, presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 74th Annual Scientific meeting in San Diego, researchers explored the connection between high stress, high exposure occupations and long-term gastrointestinal disorders.

27 Oct 2009

Arzerra drug approved by FDA for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Arzerra (ofatumumab) for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a slowly progressing cancer of the blood and bone marrow.

27 Oct 2009

Stomach infection on the rise in outpatient settings; symptoms can range from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that a sometimes deadly stomach bug, Clostridium difficile, (http://www.mayoclinic.org/c-difficile/) is on the rise in outpatient settings.

27 Oct 2009

FDA files complaint against sandwich manufacturer; company allegedly failed to correct violations

The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Rel's Foods Inc. (Rel's), of Oakland, Calif., seeking to stop the company from manufacturing, producing, and selling adulterated food products.

27 Oct 2009

FDA approves Berinert for adults and adolescents with HAE

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Berinert, the first treatment for acute abdominal attacks and facial swelling associated with a rare and potentially life-threatening genetic disease called hereditary angioedema (HAE).

27 Oct 2009

New data demonstrates CREON Delayed-Release Capsules improve fat absorption in adults with EPI

Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that new data demonstrate that CREON®( )(pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules significantly improves a key measure of fat absorption in adults with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) due to chronic pancreatitis (CP) or pancreatic surgery.

27 Oct 2009

Post-storm conditions in Philippines continue to threaten health

Filipinos are "struggling to live in flooded suburbs or crowded shelters one month after devastating rains began pounding the Philippines, and officials warn no quick fix is in sight," Agence France-Presse reports. According to the WHO, 1.43 million people, "mostly in and around Manila, continue to endure a dangerous existence living in flooded districts" (Morella, 10/26).

26 Oct 2009

Observer examines calls for reworking health spending focus in Africa

The Observer examines the recent appeal by some health experts for an "overhaul of health spending in Africa," which, they say, focuses on HIV/AIDS and overlooks other deadly diseases, such as diarrhea.

26 Oct 2009

Diarrhea News and Research

Latest Diarrhea News and Research

Most children visit hospitals with mild flu-like symptoms and fever

Gen-Probe receives FDA emergency use authorization for its Prodesse ProFlu-ST test

AAHP updates about the sale of homeopathic medicines to prevent the flu

AAHP confirms homeopathic medicines for prophylaxis of infectious diseases

Gates Foundation praises U.S. global health investments, calls for 15-year goal of cutting child deaths worldwide by nearly half

NIH awards Excelimmune grant to develop treatment for Clostridium difficile infection

Controlled trial in UC meets primary endpoint of non- inferiority for reducing ulcerative colitis

Treatment with TYSABRI reduces the rate of hospitalization in Crohn’s patients

TOPROL-XL and metoprolol succinate are available for patients in all regions across the country: AstraZeneca

Data from Phase II clinical trial of NKTR-118 presented

Detecting the cause of occult gastrointestinal bleeding with the PillCam SB video capsule demonstrated

New data on KAPIDEX for nighttime heartburn in adults with non-erosive GERD presented at the 2009 ACG

Researchers explore link between workplace stress and exposure on GI disorders

Arzerra drug approved by FDA for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Stomach infection on the rise in outpatient settings; symptoms can range from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation

FDA files complaint against sandwich manufacturer; company allegedly failed to correct violations

FDA approves Berinert for adults and adolescents with HAE

New data demonstrates CREON Delayed-Release Capsules improve fat absorption in adults with EPI

Post-storm conditions in Philippines continue to threaten health

Observer examines calls for reworking health spending focus in Africa

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Diarrhea News and Research

Latest Diarrhea News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Newsletters you may be interested in