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Pivotal data for investigational controlled release misoprostol vaginal insert in the U.S. accepted for presentation NEW ORLEANS, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferring Pharmaceuticals will present efficacy and safety data from its Phase 3 EXPEDITE* study for its investigational controlled release misoprostol vaginal insert (MVI) at the 61(st) annual clinical meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in New Orleans, May 4 - 8, 2013. Studies accepted for...
Individuals who have experienced a major bleed from their stomach or esophagus (known as an upper gastrointestinal bleed) may be more likely to die from other causes, particularly malignant tumors and cardiovascular disease, than those without an upper gastrointestinal bleed, according to a study by UK researchers published in this week's PLOS Medicine. These findings are important as they suggest that an upper gastrointestinal bleed may be either a cause or an indicator of a decline in a...
"Don't Stick Sticks Up Your Nose! Don't Stuff Stuff In Your Ears!" Focuses on Child Safety PHOENIX, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's innate curiosity has lead them to stick objects in their ears and noses for a majority of human history. While the trial and error mindset is crucial to development, it does not exist without consequence. Fortunately, there are medical professionals dedicated to treating and preventing these mishaps. From rocks and raisins to paper and peanuts,...
Study assessed effectiveness of ORMD-0801 in stabilizing blood sugar levels in unstable Type 1 diabetes patients JERUSALEM, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Oramed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQCM: ORMP) (http://www.oramed.com), a developer of oral delivery systems of drugs currently administered by injection, announced today that its article titled, "Glucose-reducing effect of the ORMD-0801 oral insulin preparation in patients with uncontrolled Type 1 diabetes: a pilot study," has...
A new study reports that flexible endoscopic treatment of Zenker's diverticulum by using a diverticuloscope offers a treatment modality with a very low complication rate. Zenker's diverticulum is an abnormal pouch in the upper part of the esophagus that causes difficulty swallowing and is most commonly found in older patients. Clinical remission was achieved over a single session of treatment in the majority of the cases. This study also demonstrated the long-term efficacy of the technique....
SAN FRANCISCO, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Anne Kallin Zehren has been named the new CEO of Drip Drop Inc., a medical and consumer start-up dedicated to the advancement of oral rehydration solutions (ORS). Zehren brings decades of executive leadership as an entrepreneur in start-up and turnaround scenarios. Zehren's specialty is in spurring rapid growth. "With Anne, Drip Drop has a CEO with a proven track record of success leading early-stage companies to great financial...
New data from clinical studies presented for the first time at the International Liver Congress™ 2013 provide new rationale for an old and established treatment option for portal hypertension. Additionally, spleen stiffness predicts the occurrence of clinical complications, which is of paramount importance in clinical practice. In patients with cirrhosis, increasing blood pressure in the abdominal circulatory system (known as portal hypertension) leads to potentially lethal complications...
Shire gift supports researchers seeking to improve care for patients with gastrointestinal diseases BETHESDA, Md., April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Research Foundation is pleased to welcome Shire Pharmaceuticals as a supporter of the foundation's endowment. The AGA Research Foundation provides research grants to young investigators in gastroenterology and hepatology. The foundation's grants transform young researchers'...
In the news release, Hebron USA's Florax DS And Kios DS Shake Up The Digestive Supplement Market, issued April 22, 2013 by Hebron USA, Corporation over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that there have been updates made to the press release. The complete, updated release follows: Hebron USA's Florax DS And Kios DS Shake Up The GI Health Market NEWBURY, Ohio, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to an ever-increasing demand for chemical-free products that work...
redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online Using DNA genotyping technology, researchers from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute have determined that primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare autoimmune disease affecting the liver, is a unique condition and not a complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). “Before our study, it was never quite clear whether PSC was a complication of IBD or a distinct disease in its own right. We have proven it to be a unique...
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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...
