A new study presented today at the International Liver Congress™ 2012 indicates the potential for gallbladder tissue (which is routinely discarded from organ donors and surgical interventions) to be a highly available candidate source for multipotential stem cells.

Investigators at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cancer Center have identified a new genetic signature associated with bile duct cancer, a usually deadly tumor for which effective treatment currently is limited.

Lumenis Inc. is introducing two new products to the Gastroenterology market, the SlimLine SIS GI Fiber and the VersaPulse P20 Holmium Laser.

Results from an international study presented today at the International Liver Congress have shown Obeticholic Acid (OCA) is a safe and effective treatment in patients suffering from Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) as demonstrated by substantial decreases in the levels of alkaline phosphatase (AP) enzyme in the blood, a key marker for PBC.

The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation has designated February as cholangiocarcinoma awareness month. (PRWEB) February 1, 2011 The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation has designated February as cholangiocarcinoma awareness month.