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Gilman Law LLP is Investigating Byetta Lawsuits on Behalf of Victims of Pancreatic Cancer Side Effects, Allegedly Associated with Byetta, Januvaia, Victoza, and other Diabetes Drugs Known as Incretin Mimetics. Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 Gilman Law LLP, a leading pharmacy law and defective drug plaintiffs’ law firm investigating Byetta lawsuits, is troubled by a new study that reveals that pancreatic cancer reports associated with Byetta and similar type 2 diabetes drugs are...
DrugRisk is the Web’s largest source for information on prescription drug warnings, side effects and legal news. Visit http://www.DrugRisk.com Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 The diabetes drug safety advocates at DrugRisk.com are announcing new information on the site for those taking the medications Januvia or Janumet. The FDA is investigating whether these drugs are related to cancer after a study found pre-cancerous cell growth in patients who had died*. DrugRisk was created to...
Studies presented at DDW® 2013 also highlight patient risks There are significant cost and risk factors associated with two procedures commonly used to diagnose or treat gastrointestinal problems, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW). A study by New York Presbyterian Hospital and Weill-Cornell Medical College suggests that more objective testing may substantially reduce the cost and risk of managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although GERD is...
Innovation for healthy outcomes presented at DDW® 2013 The use of a smartphone application significantly improves patients' preparation for a colonoscopy, according to new research presented today at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW). The preparation process, which begins days in advance of the procedure, includes dietary restrictions and requires specific bowel preparation medication to be taken at strict intervals. The better the preparation, the easier it is for doctors to see cancer and...
BOSTON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhythm announced today the results of a second Phase 1b clinical trial of RM-131, the company's novel ghrelin agonist for the treatment of diabetic gastroparesis in type 1 diabetic patients. The trial demonstrated that RM-131 significantly accelerates early gastric emptying and reduces upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in type 1 diabetic patients with diabetic gastroparesis. The findings were presented at the Digestive Disease Week 2013...
-- Despite high prevalence of symptoms, rate of gastroparesis diagnosis is low among those with type 2 diabetes -- BOSTON, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhythm announced today the presentation of results from a new epidemiology study demonstrating a higher prevalence of gastroparesis symptoms among diabetic patients in the U.S. than previously recognized. Prevalence of these symptoms is high among patients with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, but this condition is significantly...
Non-Surgical Procedure Yields High Patient Satisfaction Scores; Reduced Need for Medication; No Serious Adverse Effects ORLANDO, Fla., May 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The non-surgical Stretta® procedure employing low power and low temperature radiofrequency (RF) energy is effective in control of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and eliminates or reduces the need for medication 10 years post-procedure, according to an independent, prospective long-term assessment presented today...
EndoChoice's Fuse system receives FDA 510(k) Clearance ORLANDO, Fla., May 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Although colonoscopy exams prevent many colon cancer deaths(1) and are considered the most sensitive method for detecting colorectal cancers(2), the procedure is not completely effective in preventing cancer cases(3). EndoChoice(®) Inc. today unveiled research that shows that its new Fuse(TM) system significantly improves the accuracy of this procedure and greatly reduces the number...
The global market for infectious disease diagnostic, vaccine, and treatment products is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. Much of the growth is being driven by emerging markets in the BRIC (i.e., Brazil, Russia, India, and China) countries, while hepatitis products will continue to expand in areas such as India and China where infection rates are especially high. Wellesley, MA (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Infectious diseases have haunted humans throughout history,...
First and Only Subcutaneous Biologic Treatment Approved to Induce and Maintain Clinical Response and Improve Endoscopic Appearance of the Mucosa During Induction HORSHAM, Pa., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Janssen Biotech, Inc. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SIMPONI(®) (golimumab) for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) in adult patients who have demonstrated corticosteroid dependence or who have had an...
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The small intestine is the part of the digestive tract that follows the stomach and is followed by the large intestine. Formation and Orientation The small intestine is on average between 22 feet 6 inches and 24 feet 4 inches. It is composed of three distinct structural parts; the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum. The duodenum is the part of the intestine where most chemical breakdown happens; it is also the shortest part of the intestine. It starts at the duodenal bulb and stops...
The stomach is the hollow organ that helps along digestion after mastication (chewing). It is the next step after the esophagus and before the small intestines. Formation and Orientation The stomach is composed of four parts. The cardia is the first part of the stomach in the digestive tract. It is the part of the stomach that allows the food to empty from the esophagus. The most northern part of the stomach is the Fundus. This section is the part that creates the curved part of the...
The esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a medical diagnostic procedure used in internal medicine to view the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. This non-invasive procedure is used for many complaints and requires little to no time for recovery from the procedure. Reasons for the Procedure Patients present to their physician with physical complaints. For example, a patient may come into the office and say they have been feeling tired and forgetful. Through many tests and evaluations,...
The Esophagus is an organ which consists of a muscular tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach. During swallowing, food passes from the mouth through the pharynx into the esophagus and travels to the stomach via peristalsis -- a radially symmetrical contraction and relaxation of muscles that propagate in a wave downward. The word esophagus is derived from the Greek word oisophagos, meaning “entrance for eating.” In humans the esophagus is continuous with the...
Paneth Cells are one of four principal cell types found in the epithelium of the small intestine; the other three are the goblet cell, enterocyte, and enteroendocrine cell. Paneth cells may also be found in the cecum and appendix, although sporadically. These cells are identifiable microscopically by their location just below the intestinal stem cells in the intestinal glands. and the large eosinophilic refractile granules that occupy most of their cytoplasm. These granules consist of...
