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'Camera in a Pill' Endoscopy Sees Increasing Acceptance and Sales - Marketwire (press release)

2012-02-06
'Camera in a Pill' Endoscopy Sees Increasing Acceptance and SalesMarketwire (press release)NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Feb 6, 2012) - Driven by innovative devices such as capsule endoscopes, the entire gastrointestinal device market grew to $14.6 billion in 2011, according to healthcare market research publisher Kalorama Information.and more »

Boston Scientific Launches Expect19 Flex Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle - NASDAQ

2012-02-06
Boston Scientific Launches Expect19 Flex Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration NeedleNASDAQ(BSX) announced the global introduction of the Expect 19 Flex Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle, used for acquiring tissue samples under Endoscopic Ultrasound or EUS guidance for cancer diagnosis in organs adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract.Boston Scientific Announces Global Launch of Expect™ 19 Flex Endoscopic ...PR Newswire (press release)all 12 news articles »

FDA Grants Imatinib (Gleevec) Full Approval for Adjuvant Treatment of GIST - Cancer Network

2012-02-06
FDA Grants Imatinib (Gleevec) Full Approval for Adjuvant Treatment of GISTCancer NetworkBy Ian Ingram | February 6, 2012 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted imatinib full approval as an adjuvant treatment following surgical removal of CD117-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) in adult patients.

Cruise ship passengers on 2 Florida-bound ships hit by norovirus - GlobalPost

2012-02-05
New York Daily NewsCruise ship passengers on 2 Florida-bound ships hit by norovirusGlobalPostPassengers on the Ruby Princess and the Crown Princess, both bound for South Florida, were reporting gastrointestinal illnesses, the operator of both cruise ships, Princess Cruise Lines, told the Associated Press on Saturday.Cruise ships disinfected, set sailMyFox Tampa BayCruise ships tackle norovirus outbreaksSun-Sentinel2nd “Sick” Ship Arrives At Port EvergladesMiamiHerald.comReuters -RedOrbit -Boston.comall 946 news articles »

FDA Approves Gleevec For Expanded Use in Patients With Rare Gastrointestinal ... - Sacramento Bee

2012-02-01
MD NewsFDA Approves Gleevec For Expanded Use in Patients With Rare Gastrointestinal ...Sacramento Bee31, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The US Food and Drug Administration today granted Gleevec (imatinib) regular approval for use in adult patients following surgical removal of CD117-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).FDA approves Novartis drug Glivec(R) label recommending extending treatment to ...ReutersFDA approves imatinib mesylate tablets for GISTHemOncTodayGleevec indications expanded to include rare cancerClinical Advisorall 52 news articles »

Widespread Gastrointestinal Illness Reported Iin Calaveras County - CBS Local

2012-02-02
Widespread Gastrointestinal Illness Reported Iin Calaveras CountyCBS LocalCALAVERAS COUNTY (CBS13) – An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness has hit dozens of students at two elementary schools in Calaveras County, prompting the health department to issue a reminder about proper sanitation practices.Briefs -- Published Feb. 4, 2012Stockton Recordall 3 news articles »

Gastrointestinal Illness in Calaveras County - Pine Tree

2012-02-02
Gastrointestinal Illness in Calaveras CountyPine TreeThe Calaveras County Public Health Department has received reports of gastrointestinal illness among local students. Illnesses include vomiting and diarrhea. These are symptoms found with gastrointestinal illness caused by a virus.and more »

Research and Markets: Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy Devices - Global ... - Business Wire (press release)

2012-02-02
Research and Markets: Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy Devices - Global ...Business Wire (press release)This report analyzes the US market for Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy Devices in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: GI Videoscopes (Video Colonoscopes, Video Gastroscopes, Video Duodenoscopes, Video Ultrasound Endoscopes, ...and more »

Lubiprostone Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Opioid ... - PharmaLive.com (press release)

2012-02-06
Lubiprostone Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Opioid ...PharmaLive.com (press release)OBD comprises a variety of gastrointestinal conditions brought on by the use of opioid-based medications such as morphine and codeine. OBD encompasses a range of adverse gastrointestinal effects which includes severe constipation, infrequent and ...and more »

Study Offers Insights Into Antibiotics, Feed - National Hog Farmer

2012-02-06
National Hog FarmerStudy Offers Insights Into Antibiotics, FeedNational Hog FarmerAntibiotics in pig feed increased the number of antibiotic-resistant genes in gastrointestinal microbes in pigs, according to a study conducted by Michigan State University (MSU) and the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research ...

'Camera in a Pill' Endoscopy Sees Increasing Acceptance and Sales

2012-02-06
NEW YORK, NY-- - Driven by innovative devices such as capsule endoscopes, the entire gastrointestinal device market grew to $14.6 billion in 2011, according to healthcare market research publisher Kalorama ...

Research and Markets: Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy Devices - Global Strategic Business Report

2012-02-02
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Devices - Global Strateg

Gastrointestinal illness spreads at Collingwood hospital, medical floor closed

2012-01-31
COLINGWOOD, Ont. - An outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness on the medical floor at Collingwood General And Marine Hospital has spread, and the floor has been closed to visitors.

Sarah Cannon Research Institute to Present at ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium

2012-01-20
Sarah Cannon Research Institute physicians authored four abstracts accepted for presentation at the ASCO 2012 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, which runs from Jan. 19-21

Gastrointestinal bleeding: What many kidney failure patients stomach

2012-01-19
Bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract causes serious health problems -- and even early deaths -- for many patients with kidney failure, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology.

Widespread Gastrointestinal Illness Reported Iin Calaveras County

2012-02-02
An outbreak of gastrointestinal illness has hit dozens of students at two elementary schools in Calaveras County, prompting the health department to issue a reminder about proper sanitation practices.

Boston Scientific Announces Global Launch of Expect™ 19 Flex Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle

2012-02-06
NATICK, Mass., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX - News) announces the global launch of the Expect 19 Flex Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle, used for acquiring tissue ...

Certain Seniors at Risk for Infection After ER Visit: Study

2012-01-23
MONDAY, Jan. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors in long-term care facilities have a roughly threefold increased risk for respiratory or gastrointestinal infections if they visit a hospital emergency department in the fall, winter or spring, according to a new study.

Boston Scientific launches Expect 19 Flex Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle

2012-02-06
Boston Scientific Corporation announces the global launch of the Expect 19 Flex Endoscopic Ultrasound Aspiration Needle, used for acquiring tissue samples under Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) guidance for cancer diagnosis in organs adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract.

100 cruise passengers struck by norovirus

2012-02-04
Officials with Princess Cruise Lines say a stomach virus affected nearly 100 passengers on a ship that arrived in South Florida. Meanwhile, passengers on another ship were complaining of gastrointestinal illness.

traditional pain killers and to cause fewer gastrointestinal side effect

2012-02-06
traditional pain killers and to cause fewer gastrointestinal side effect

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management: http://t.co/0JwDpV6L

2012-02-06
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management: http://t.co/0JwDpV6L

@RowanKaiser Although I think we can agree that Ron's burger would be awful and cause all kinds of gastrointestinal discomfort.

2012-02-06
@RowanKaiser Although I think we can agree that Ron's burger would be awful and cause all kinds of gastrointestinal discomfort.

What helminth has larvae that enter skin, then cause autoinfection of the gastrointestinal tract?

2012-02-06
What helminth has larvae that enter skin, then cause autoinfection of the gastrointestinal tract?

FDA Approves Gleevec for Expanded Use in Patients with Rare Gastrointestinal Cancer http://t.co/9IcDQV13

2012-02-06
FDA Approves Gleevec for Expanded Use in Patients with Rare Gastrointestinal Cancer http://t.co/9IcDQV13

I'll be so happy when my gastrointestinal system cooperates w/ me all the time. #goAwayNausea

2012-02-06
I'll be so happy when my gastrointestinal system cooperates w/ me all the time. #goAwayNausea

@BrandyHester @carrieleann85 gastrointestinal reflux disease. Signed, Dr. Peterbilt

2012-02-06
@BrandyHester @carrieleann85 gastrointestinal reflux disease. Signed, Dr. Peterbilt

Spanish Cooperative Group for Gastrointestinal Tumour Therapy - Developmental Therapeutics Review - Q1 2011: Spa... http://t.co/OFb6Yb2k

2012-02-06
Spanish Cooperative Group for Gastrointestinal Tumour Therapy - Developmental Therapeutics Review - Q1 2011: Spa... http://t.co/OFb6Yb2k

The Bowtrol Probiotic is an intestinal Probiotic enhancer designed to improve gastrointestinal function http://t.co/dseHDZXh

2012-02-06
The Bowtrol Probiotic is an intestinal Probiotic enhancer designed to improve gastrointestinal function http://t.co/dseHDZXh

gastrointestinal infarction.

2012-02-06
gastrointestinal infarction.

MT @hildayie: RT @guzon:Tifoid demam>7hr,tutama malam, pnybab kuman enterik,ada gngguan gastrointestinal/pcernaan,jrng ada manifes pdarahan

2012-02-06
MT @hildayie: RT @guzon:Tifoid demam>7hr,tutama malam, pnybab kuman enterik,ada gngguan gastrointestinal/pcernaan,jrng ada manifes pdarahan

AACN Clinical Simulations: Cases and Tutorials in Renal and Gastrointestinal Dysfunctions: American Association ... http://t.co/XgDU4gU5

2012-02-06
AACN Clinical Simulations: Cases and Tutorials in Renal and Gastrointestinal Dysfunctions: American Association ... http://t.co/XgDU4gU5

FDA Grants Imatinib (Gleevec) Full Approval for Adjuvant Treatment of GIST: By Ian Ingram | February 6, 2012 The... http://t.co/tDwEntC1

2012-02-06
FDA Grants Imatinib (Gleevec) Full Approval for Adjuvant Treatment of GIST: By Ian Ingram | February 6, 2012 The... http://t.co/tDwEntC1

@AmbarzitaTur encontre este muy bn explicado pero es de sistema cardiovascular y gastrointestinal http://t.co/dp7ki5NX

2012-02-06
@AmbarzitaTur encontre este muy bn explicado pero es de sistema cardiovascular y gastrointestinal http://t.co/dp7ki5NX

Creí que era el cosquilleo del amor, pero resulto ser una ulcera gastrointestinal

2012-02-06
Creí que era el cosquilleo del amor, pero resulto ser una ulcera gastrointestinal