Latest Digestive system Stories
Traumatic brain injury is associated with a profound suppression of the patient's ability to fight infection. At the same time the patient also often suffers hyper-inflammation, due to the brain releasing glucocorticoids in response to the injury. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Care shows that including probiotics with nutrients, supplied via the patient's feeding tube, increased interferon levels, reduced the number of infections, and even reduced the...
Mouse Model Study Reinforces Positive Effects of Probiotics for the Immune System Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) December 01, 2011 Researchers from Ganeden Biotech and Penn State College of Medicine have found that GanedenBC30®, a probiotic (beneficial bacteria), has prolonged the survival of, and improved the stool consistency of, C. diff-induced colitis in mice. The study, “Bacillus Coagulams GBI-30 (BC30) improves indices of Clostridium difficile-induced colitis in mice†was...
Liquid Health, Inc. introduces Immune Balance 365, an innovative immune system supplement that takes a different approach to help people stay healthy during cold and flu season. Murrieta, CA (PRWEB) November 28, 2011 Liquid Health, Inc. announces the latest breakthrough in natural immune system support: Liquid Health's Immune Balance 365, a revolutionary new product that works on balancing rather than boosting an immune system. Balance don't Boost Traditional approaches to immune...
VSL#3, classified as medical food, is designated for the dietary management of UC, ileal pouch and IBS As clinical studies continue to validate the use of probiotics to help promote general gastrointestinal health, a growing U.S. market1 for probiotics indicates that the U.S. healthcare community and consumers alike are recognizing the value of these beneficial microorganisms. However, because most probiotics are classified as dietary supplements, directing patients to the best probiotic...
WINSTON SALEM, N.C., Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As a researcher in neurogastroenterology for 40 years, professor Khalil Bitar has spent his professional life studying the causes of perplexing and what frequently become embarrassing problems for humans--issues such as constipation, diarrhea and colon disease. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111114/DC06171LOGO) "Problems of the GI tract do not get as much light shined on them. But it's a serious...
CLEVELAND, Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- enLiven yogurt (www.enlivenyogurt.com), the new low-cost and delicious probiotic yogurt available exclusively in Walmart, is helping consumers spend less money this holiday season with its "YO YO YO Holiday Promo" by giving away 500 free 4-packs of healthy enLiven yogurt plus $1,000 in Walmart gift cards. "We're committed to offering consumers high-quality yogurt at an affordable price," says Carl Freund, EVP of Ganeden Consumer Brands. "We proudly...
PARIS, November 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Now available for endoscopic dilation of the Sphincter of Oddi following sphincterotomy Boston Scientific Corporation's (NYSE: BSX) CRE(TM) Wireguided Balloon Dilator is now CE marked for endoscopic dilation of the Sphincter of Oddi following sphincterotomy. The new indication, which supplements the product's current indication for use in the alimentary (digestive) tract, lets physicians perform Dilation Assisted Stone Extraction...
In the news release, Kibow Changes Name of Flagship Kidney Function Support Product to 'RENADYL(TM)', issued Nov. 8, 2011 by Kibow Biotech, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the second paragraph, third sentence, should read "In this regard, the American Society of Nephrology will be holding its prestigious annual meeting (ASN 2011 - Kidney Week) at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia from Nov. 8 - 13, 2011" rather than "...annual...
LEUVEN, Belgium, November 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FUGEIA today announced that it has engaged in a collaboration with Nestle on the development of food products containing Brana Vita[TM]. Brana Vita[TM] is a food ingredient product rich in arabinoxylan oligosaccharides (AXOS), soluble fibers derived from the cell walls of wheat bran. The AXOS in Brana Vita[TM] are potent prebiotics, stimulating the growth of beneficial colon bacteria such as bifidobacteria. They also...
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kibow Biotech, Inc. (a suburban Philadelphia-based Company) announced today, at the occasion of Renal Week, it is changing the brand name of its flagship product to "RENADYL(TM)." Formerly known as Kibow® Biotics, this patented and clinically tested probiotic formulation helps maintain healthy kidney function. At a time when there is growing recognition of the scientific and health benefits of probiotics, Kibow has opted for the name...
Latest Digestive system Reference Libraries
The liver is the organ in charge of processing, neutralizing and excreting certain secretions for the metabolic processes. Formation and Orientation The liver is considered to be both the largest internal organ and the largest gland in the human body. It is situated just below the diaphragm, to the right of the stomach and on top of the gallbladder. There are two ways blood can travel to and from the liver: the hepatic artery and the portal vein. The hepatic artery carries blood solely...
The large intestine is the organ that follows the small intestine but is the last part of the digestive tract before the waste leaves the body. Formation and Orientation The small intestine is on average about five feet long. It is composed of four distinct structural parts; the cecum, colon, and anus. The cecum is the part of the large intestine that comes first. It is separated into three parts. The taeniae coli are three bands of smooth muscle. The haustra are bulges caused by...
The esophagus is the muscular tube that is located between the pharynx and the stomach that aids in digestion during swallowing. Formation and Orientation The esophagus is composed of four separate layers; the mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa and the adventitia. The mucosa includes the stratified squamous epithelium, lamina propria and muscularis mucosae. The submucosa houses the esophageal glands and connective papillae. The muscularis externa is composed of three sublayers The...
The pharynx is situated directly after the mouth and nose and lies right before the esophagus. Formation and Orientation The pharynx is divided into three separate sections. The nasopharynx is the first part of the pharynx that lies between the soft palate and the base of the skull. The pharyngeal tonsils are located on the back wall of the nasopharynx. This portion of the pharynx is connected to the middle easr by the Eustachian tubes. The nasopharynx is linked to the nasal cavities...
The mouth is the beginning of the digestive system which takes in food and mixes it with saliva produced by glands located in the mouth. Formation and Orientation The first part of the mouth is the mouth cavity which contains the teeth and is limited by the lips, the roof, which is the hard and soft palate, and the floor of the mouth. This is the space where food is kept before it moves on to the esophagus. The orifice of the mouth is the line between the lower and upper lips and is...
