Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

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Research highlights benefits of vitamin D, diet changes in patients with Crohn's disease

Research presented at Digestive Disease Week explores new methods for managing digestive health through diet and lifestyle.

20 May 2013

New colonoscope shows promise for colorectal cancer screening

A ground-breaking advance in colonoscopy technology signals the future of colorectal care, according to research presented today at Digestive Disease Week.

20 May 2013

Researchers link coffee consumption with reduced risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis

Research presented today at Digestive Disease Week explores new discoveries in liver disease research, with findings about the impact of coffee on autoimmune disease and palliative care for cirrhotic patients.

20 May 2013

Research reveals that US children experience gastrointestinal issues

An increasing number of U.S. children are experiencing gastrointestinal issues that require interventions to resolve, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week.

20 May 2013

Boston Scientific presents data on breakthrough products at Digestive Disease Week 2013

Boston Scientific Corporation is scheduled to participate in Digestive Disease Week 2013, May 18-21 in Orlando, Fla.

20 May 2013

AGA researchers to present exciting data on GI disorders at DDW 2013

Clinicians, researchers and scientists from around the world will gather for Digestive Disease Week- 2013, the largest and most prestigious gastroenterology meeting, from May 18 to 21, 2013, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

18 May 2013

Study examines self-management support in primary care

The processes to allow people to self-manage their own illness are not being used appropriately by health professionals to the benefit of their patients, new research suggests.

18 May 2013

AGA announces new grant to study relationship between gut microbiota, digestive disease

The AGA Research Foundation announced a new grant that intends to stimulate research into the relationship between the gut microbiota, one of today's most exciting areas of science, and digestive health and disease.

18 May 2013

Six abstracts and clinical data on Cook Medical products to be presented at DDW 2013

At this week's Digestive Disease Week, 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.

18 May 2013

PENTAX Medical, Hitachi-Aloka Medical to continue development of Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems

PENTAX Medical, a healthcare industry leader in endoscopic imaging, and Hitachi-Aloka Medical, a global leader in ultrasound imaging, recently announced renewed collaborative efforts between the two global companies to enable further innovation in the development of Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems.

From PENTAX Medical Company 18 May 2013

Clinical data on Cook Medical products to be presented at Digestive Disease Week®

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. Cook’s EchoTip® ProCore™ High Definition Ultrasound Biopsy needles are featured in many of these presentations.

17 May 2013

Galapagos, AbbVie announce extension of GLPG0634 clinical development collaboration

Galapagos NV and AbbVie announced today an extension of their GLPG0634 clinical development collaboration to include Crohn's disease. Galapagos will fund and complete a Phase 2 program in Crohn's disease, which is designed to facilitate rapid progression into Phase 3.

17 May 2013

AGA announces 2013 Investing in the Future Student Research Fellowship Award recipients

Illustrating a commitment to the support of underrepresented minority researchers, the American Gastroenterological Association Research Foundation has announced the inaugural AGA Investing in the Future Student Research Fellowship Award recipients.

17 May 2013

Simvastatin hinders positive effects of exercise for obese adults, say researchers

Statins, the most widely prescribed drugs worldwide, are often suggested to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease in individuals with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which is a combination of medical disorders including excess body fat and/or high levels of blood pressure, blood sugar and/or cholesterol.

17 May 2013

Changes in specific proteins contribute to 'leaky-gut' wall

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have made an important advance in understanding the biological factors that keep the lining of the gut wall intact. Associate Professor, Maria O'Sullivan at Trinity's School of Medicine and St James's Hospital and colleagues, showed that changes in specific proteins may contribute to a 'leaky-gut' wall which may have important implications for common chronic digestive diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.

17 May 2013

PENTAX Medical releases EPK-i5010 Video Processor with PENTAX i-SCAN

PENTAX Medical Company, a healthcare industry leader in endoscopic imaging, announces the U.S. launch of the EPK-i5010 Video Processor with PENTAX i-SCAN™, the industry's highest resolution HD+ imaging technology for flexible endoscopy.

From PENTAX Medical Company 16 May 2013

Simponi injection gets FDA approval to treat adults with ulcerative colitis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new use for Simponi (golimumab) injection to treat adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.

16 May 2013

Industry's highest resolution HD+ imaging technology for flexible endoscopy launched by PENTAX Medical

PENTAX Medical Company, a healthcare industry leader in endoscopic imaging, announces the U.S. launch of the EPK-i®5010 Video Processor with PENTAX i-SCAN™, the industry's highest* resolution HD+ imaging technology for flexible endoscopy.

From PENTAX Medical Company 15 May 2013

Soligenix starts first clinical study for development of SGX203 for pediatric Crohn's disease

Soligenix, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing products to treat inflammatory diseases and biodefense countermeasures where there remains an unmet medical need, announced today that it has initiated the first clinical study for development of SGX203 (oral beclomethasone 17,21-dipropionate or oral BDP) for the treatment of pediatric Crohn's disease.

15 May 2013

AGA Research Foundation receives grant for gastroenterology research

Today, the American Gastroenterological Association announced that Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. will provide a $1.5 million unrestricted grant to the AGA Research Foundation endowment.

14 May 2013

Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Latest Gastrointestinal Health News and Research

Research highlights benefits of vitamin D, diet changes in patients with Crohn's disease

New colonoscope shows promise for colorectal cancer screening

Researchers link coffee consumption with reduced risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis

Research reveals that US children experience gastrointestinal issues

Boston Scientific presents data on breakthrough products at Digestive Disease Week 2013

AGA researchers to present exciting data on GI disorders at DDW 2013

Study examines self-management support in primary care

AGA announces new grant to study relationship between gut microbiota, digestive disease

Six abstracts and clinical data on Cook Medical products to be presented at DDW 2013

PENTAX Medical, Hitachi-Aloka Medical to continue development of Endoscopic Ultrasound Systems

Clinical data on Cook Medical products to be presented at Digestive Disease Week®

Galapagos, AbbVie announce extension of GLPG0634 clinical development collaboration

AGA announces 2013 Investing in the Future Student Research Fellowship Award recipients

Simvastatin hinders positive effects of exercise for obese adults, say researchers

Changes in specific proteins contribute to 'leaky-gut' wall

PENTAX Medical releases EPK-i5010 Video Processor with PENTAX i-SCAN

Simponi injection gets FDA approval to treat adults with ulcerative colitis

Industry's highest resolution HD+ imaging technology for flexible endoscopy launched by PENTAX Medical

Soligenix starts first clinical study for development of SGX203 for pediatric Crohn's disease

AGA Research Foundation receives grant for gastroenterology research

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