Archive for the ‘gastric surgery’ Category

Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

FRIDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) — Inflammation caused by chronic heartburn may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, a new study finds.

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Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer

CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Ontario Gastroenterologists Object to Cuts to Professional Fees

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Citizens most at risk from reduced access to screening and diagnostic services

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CORRECTION FROM SOURCE: Ontario Gastroenterologists Object to Cuts to Professional Fees

Covidien Introduces HALO90 ULTRA Ablation Catheter for Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Covidien , a leading global provider of healthcare products, today announced the launch of the HALO90 ULTRA Ablation Catheter, the latest addition to the HALO family of

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Covidien Introduces HALO90 ULTRA Ablation Catheter for Treatment of Barrett’s Esophagus

MasterChef contestants go viral – with gastro

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

MASTERCHEF'S tour of Italy has been laid low by a bout of gastroenteritis hitting crew and finalists.

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MasterChef contestants go viral – with gastro

New directions and challenges in viral hepatitis care and research

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

The editors of Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, are pleased to announce the publication of this year's highly anticipated special 13th issue. Published each May, the 13th issue is devoted to a particular gastroenterological topic of broad interest; this year's topic is viral hepatitis.

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New directions and challenges in viral hepatitis care and research

Fuel for the black hole

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

An international research team led by Gerd Weigelt from the Max-Planck-Institut für Radioastronomie in Bonn reports on high-resolution studies of an active galactic nucleus.

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Fuel for the black hole

Gray recognized for community service

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Dr. John Gray of Gastroenterology Consultants was selected by the Nevada State Medical Association for its 2012 Community Service Award for his work with the Nevada Colon Cancer Partnership. The award, which was first created in 1961, recognizes physicians for outstanding community service.

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Gray recognized for community service

Pernix Therapeutics Introduces Omeclamox-Pak®, First Product in Gastroenterology Portfolio

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Pernix Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (PTX), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced the introduction of Omeclamox-Pak®, a ten-day …

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Crospon Recognised for Enabling Technology by Frost & Sullivan Awards

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Crospon, a medical device developer based in Galway, Ireland has been recognised with the 2012 European Enabling Technology Award for Surgical Imaging Technology by Frost & Sul

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Crospon Recognised for Enabling Technology by Frost & Sullivan Awards

Gastroenteritis outbreak at Antrim Hospital

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Thirty patients at Antrim Area Hospital have stomach bug gastroenteritis, the Northern Trust has said.

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Gastroenteritis outbreak at Antrim Hospital