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    Osteoporosis: Pathways to Prevention Jan 23, 2006
    ...however, can weaken bones. 5. People with chronic digestive diseases are at increased risk for osteoporosis. True. Crohn’s disease ...
    - Saturday Evening Post,

    PGA TOUR: Campbell wins for charity Jan 24, 2006
    ...for the generous support of the AstraZeneca Charity Challenge in advancing the College's mission of enhancing awareness of digestive diseases and promoting life ...
    - noticias.info,

    Caution is key Jan 22, 2006
    There's a wide range of cookies, crackers and pastas perfect for kids and adults with allergies or digestive diseases, plus recipes and articles on nutrition. ...
    - Toronto Sun,

    Experts explore natural IBS relief Jan 18, 2006
    To keep IBS symptoms in check naturally, though, the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) warns that the following foods may trigger ...
    - myDNA.com,

    Fecal Incontinence: Silent Health Problem for Older Women Jan 17, 2006
    FI was defined as loss of liquid or solid stool at least monthly. By National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Fecal ...
    - SeniorJournal.com,

    Promising New Treatment For Ulcerative Colitis Sufferers Jan 5, 2006
    ..."It's a very welcome addition to our treatment options," said Willem JS deVilliers, MD, Ph.D., chief of the UK Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition. ...
    - Science Daily (press release)

    3 Million Americans Could Have Barrett's Esophagus Jan 20, 2006
    ...risk or living with the disease.". The US National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse has more about Barrett's esophagus.
    - Forbes

    Bad reaction to lactose avoidable, no reason to have a cow Jan 17, 2006
    ...lactose intolerance. The reasons for lactose intolerance include certain digestive diseases and injuries to the small intestine. For ...
    - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,

    Romark to Develop Alinia (nitazoxanide) as New Treatment for ... Jan 10, 2006
    Alinia is under development in the United States for treatment of a range of digestive diseases including Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, Crohn's ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    (PZ) Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Selects Mediware's HCLL ... Jan 5, 2006
    ...has major programs for heart disease, cancer treatment, neuroscience, high-risk childbirth, genetics, radiology, orthopedics, digestive diseases and many other ...
    - Houston Chronicle,

    UCI marrow program needs funds, chief says Jan 13, 2006
    ...noted that cancer care is one of the school's top priorities, along with neurosciences, minimally invasive surgery, digestive diseases and geriatrics. ...
    - OCRegister,

    Endoscopy office to be built Jan 11, 2006
    Dr. Duane Fitch, a gastroenterologist with Wilson Digestive Diseases Center, plans to continue conducting the procedures at Wilson Medical Center. ...
    - Wilson Daily Times (subscription),

    An emphasis on living Dec 29, 2005
    ...“Literally, thousands of ulcers, little tiny ulcers develop,� said Hardin, who runs Arkansas Digestive Diseases Clinic in Little Rock. ...
    - Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription),

    Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, Ill. Chooses Premier, Inc. as ... Jan 11, 2006
    Report. Ingalls was cited in two categories: 36th for excellence in Neurology and Neurosurgery and 41st in Digestive Diseases. Ingalls ...
    - Genetic Engineering News,

    POP star Michelle McManus is not alone in wanting to lose weight. Dec 31, 2005
    ...illnesses can include: cancer, conditions that affect the ability of the intestines to absorb food and other nutrients, diabetes, digestive diseases, such as ...
    - Glasgow Sunday Mail,

    Report on state of area's health - Statistics released on remote ... 23 Nov 2005
    The leading causes of illness are digestive diseases such as oral health issues (teeth and gums), hernias, irritable bowel syndrome and liver diseases, which ...
    - Lightning Ridge News,

    UC donation to fund study of digestive diseases Nov 21, 2005
    The University of Cincinnati has received a $250,000 endowment to further education and research on digestive diseases. The money ...
    - Cincinnati Business Courier,

    Lifestyle Modification Plus Medication More Effective Than ... Nov 17, 2005
    ...of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducts and supports research on diabetes; endocrine and metabolic diseases; digestive diseases, nutrition, and ...
    - National Institutes of Health (press release)

    Thanksgiving over stuffing Nov 21, 2005
    But Dr. Vince Yang, director of digestive diseases at Emory University, says there may be some science to the power of digestifs. ...
    - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),

    Street performer glad to fan the baton flame Nov 15, 2005
    For the 16th time, this annual black-tie torch gala raised awareness — and money — to combat these chronic digestive diseases. ...
    - Atlanta Journal Constitution (subscription),

    IBS Misconceptions Abound, Studies Show Nov 1, 2005
    ...support (63 percent). The US National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse has more about IBS (digestive.niddk.nih.gov ).
    - HealthCentral.com

    That little bug which changed the course of modern medicine Oct 30, 2005
    We are starting a service at Digestive Diseases Centre Khyber Medical Institute to educate our patients and public at large about the impact of this dangerous ...
    - GreaterKashmir.com (press release),

    New Scientific Advances in Gastroenterology Presented at College's ... Oct 26, 2005
    The agenda includes the latest scientific advances in gastrointestinal research, treatment of digestive diseases and clinical practice management. ...
    - U.S. Newswire (press release),

    Graduate students receive scholarships Nov 14, 2005
    The participants discussed common digestive diseases in domestic animals and introduced new products to improve the resistance of livestock digestive systems ...
    - Viet Nam News,

    Alltech feed symposium held in HCM City Nov 13, 2005
    The participants discussed common digestive diseases in domestic animals and introduced new biological products, namely Bio-Mos, De-Odorase and Natustat, to ...
    - Vietnam Economic Times,

    IBS Misconceptions Abound, Studies Show Nov 1, 2005
    ...provide hope (73 percent) and support (63 percent). The US National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse has more about IBS.
    - Forbes

    Recommended Doses of OTC Aspirin and Certain NSAIDs Not Linked to ... Nov 11, 2005
    ...increased incidence of small bowel mucosal injury," said principal investigator Nikos G. Christopoulos, MD, Fellow, Section of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition ...
    - DG News

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Many False Fears Oct 31, 2005
    31, 2005 -- New research shows that many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) mistakenly think that IBS can lead to digestive diseases including colon ...
    - WebMD

    REMICADE Data Show Promise for Children Afflicted With Crohn's ... Oct 25, 2005
    ...are very limited," said Jeffrey S. Hyams, MD, professor of pediatrics, University of Connecticut, and head of the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition ...
    - Market Wire (press release)

    Mesavance (SPD476) Phase III Ulcerative Colitis Study Results ... Nov 1, 2005
    ...and ulcerative colitis through research, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and ...
    - PharmaLive.com (press release),

    Aspirin May Help Prevent Throat Cancer Nov 8, 2005
    For more on Barrett's esophagus, head to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse ( digestive.niddk.nih.gov ). ...
    - drkoop.com

    Australians Lead the World in Gastroenterology Oct 27, 2005
    Dr. Borody currently resides and works in Sydney, Australia, where he runs the Center for Digestive Diseases and the Probiotic Therapy Research Institute. ...
    - PR Leap (press release),

    Nicotine Enemas Don't Help Ulcerative Colitis Nov 2, 2005
    ...experimental.". For more on ulcerative colitis, head to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (digestive.niddk.nih.gov ).
    - HealthCentral.com

    CCSI CompuCom Selected as Strategic IT Provider to Manage Network ... Oct 31, 2005
    ...hospital in Ontario and the regional cancer centre for services for burns, trauma, cardiac, stroke, neurosurgery, pediatrics, digestive diseases, high-risk ...
    - CCNMatthews (press release),

    AGF revolutionizes loan insurance conditions for epilepsy ... Oct 28, 2005
    ...met several similar agreements with other patient associations, for example, for people with diabetes, with chronic inflammatory digestive diseases or with ...
    - Insurance Business Review

    NIH Establishes National Commission on Digestive Diseases Sep 20, 2005
    ...the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Elias A. Zerhouni, MD, today announced the establishment of the National Commission on Digestive Diseases, which will ...
    - National Institutes of Health (press release)

    Commission on digestive diseases launched Sep 19, 2005
    ...week, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Elias A. Zerhouni, MD, announced the establishment of the National Commission on Digestive Diseases. ...
    - myDNA.com

    NASH Clinical Research Network Launches Trial for Treatment of ... Sep 27, 2005
    ...project scientist for the NASH Clinical Research Network and director of the Clinical Trials Program within the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition at ...
    - WebWire (press release)

    IBS patients and the mind-body connection Sep 28, 2005
    Other study authors include: Dr. Fasiha Kanwal, Research Fellow, Division of Digestive Diseases, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Veterans Affairs ...
    - myDNA.com

    CAG: Health System Failing Gastroenterology Patients as Best ... Sep 12, 2005
    ..."Digestive disease should be a priority for our governments as digestive diseases are responsible for 15% of the total direct economic burden of Canadian ...
    - CCNMatthews (Communiqués de presse)

    Canadian Association of Gastroenterology: Open Letter to Canadians Sep 11, 2005
    11, 2005) - Concerned about colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, cirrhosis or any of a number of digestive diseases? ...
    - CCNMatthews (Communiqués de presse)

    What a Gut Wants - A Gut Needs Sep 19, 2005
    ...health is important because it affects all aspects of one's life," said Dr. Leo Treyzon, a fellow within the Division of Digestive Diseases and Clinical ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    Doctors are only human and sometimes make mistakes Aug 29, 2005
    For more information on celiac disease, see the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse Web site at http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases.
    - Houston Chronicle

    Pioneering digestive researcher dies at 92 Sep 6, 2005
    A pioneer in gastroenterology, the field of digestive diseases, Davenport died at 92 of complications from pneumonia in his Ann Arbor home, the University ...
    - Michigan Daily

    Ohio State considering hospital expansion Sep 22, 2005
    ..._ $195 million to upgrade older inpatient hospital buildings, add a center specializing in digestive diseases and add office space to one of them to replace ...
    - Akron Beacon Journal

    More fiber may help women stay slim, say researchers Sep 19, 2005
    ...to confer a wide range of health benefits for both men and women, such as a reduction of blood cholesterol levels, a reduced risk of digestive diseases and a ...
    - Bakery & Snacks

    Photofrin PDT reduces esophageal cancer occurrence in patients ... Sep 13, 2005
    The US National Digestive Diseases Information Clearing House (NDDIC) estimates that the risk of developing adenocarcinoma is 30 to 125 times greater in people ...
    - PR Newswire (press release)

    In Korea's rest homes, the care can be deadly Sep 20, 2005
    ...analysis by the JoongAng Ilbo of the causes of death showed that at least three persons died of malnutrition and 20 died of gastritis, or digestive diseases. ...
    - Joongang Ilbo

    'Underpaid' doctors quit Sep 9, 2005
    They include consultants and specialists in digestive diseases, tumours, intensive care, immunology, epidemics and respiratory problems, sources told our ...
    - Gulf Daily News

    Strong Hospital settles improper billing investigation Aug 31, 2005
    The investigation stems from an audit of the hospital's digestive diseases unit which found that strong improperly billed patients for endoscopic procedures. ...
    - WROC

    Cancer Rehab only not-for-profit clinic in CanadaJul 29, 2005
    ...a degree in physiotherapy from McMaster University, Ms. Steele began working at the Henderson Hospital in 1999, with patients with digestive diseases such as ...
    - Stoney Creek News

    Good health begins on inside for those who can stomach itJul 18, 2005
    London-based gastric expert Dr Patricia MacNair, it is people's lack of understanding that often is to blame for potentially fatal digestive diseases later in ...
    - Scotsman

    Give bugs the cold-shoulder in hot weatherJul 25, 2005
    In fact, the majority of people wouldn't recognise potentially serious symptoms associated with fatal digestive diseases, a survey for National Gut Week, from ...
    - ic Newcastle.co.uk

    Building a Better Vaccine for HepJul 20, 2005
    Antitumor vaccination: where we stand. Haematologica 2000 Nov;85(11):1172-206. 6. National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. ...
    - Hepatitis Neighborhood

    Xillix Announces Second Quarter Financial ResultsJul 28, 2005
    Spain), American Thoracic Society (ATS) in San Francisco, World Congress on Lung Cancer (Spain), and for GI application at the Digestive Diseases Week (DDW) in ...
    - CCNMatthews

    HK Chinese have high prevalence of colorectal neoplasmJul 18, 2005
    In view of the emergent threat from the colorectal cancer in this region, the University's Institute of Digestive Diseases and endoscopists from 14 Asian ...
    - People's Daily Online

    ‘In US, receiving gifts from drug companies a crime’Jul 4, 2005
    Srinagar July 4: A seminar on medical ethics was held at Digestive Diseases Center, Khyber Medical Institute Nowpora here on Saturday. ...
    - GreaterKashmir.com

    Heart to heartJul 16, 2005
    ...“We started Metro Multispeciality Centre in 1998, followed by Metro Centre for Respiratory diseases, Metro Centre for Liver and Digestive Diseases and Metro ...
    - Financial Express

    Celiac disease can cause malnutritionJul 24, 2005
    This test can be done in the office of a gastroenterologist (a specialist in digestive diseases), and will confirm the diagnosis and show the degree of damage ...
    - EastOregonian.info (subscription)

    Diverticulum: Pouches of painJul 23, 2005
    The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, a service of the National Institute of Health, agrees with Knox that the disease is directly linked ...
    - Daily News Journal (subscription)

    Senate Finance Committee Investigating Johnson & Johnson's ...Jul 7, 2005
    Hepatology and Nutrition and the American Pseudo-Obstruction & Hirschsprung's Society, a support group for the parents of children with rare digestive diseases ...
    - Medical News Today

    World's Physicians to Debate the Global Applicability of Medical ...Jul 21, 2005
    ...a global scale, contribute actively to training and education in gastroenterology and provide a vital worldwide link for physicians treating digestive diseases ...
    - Yahoo News

    Senators Ask Drug Giant to Explain Grants to DoctorsJul 5, 2005
    ...and 1990's to the American Pseudo-Obstruction and Hirschsprung's Society, a support group for parents of children with unusual digestive diseases for which ...
    - New York Times

    Chinese most prone to colorectal cancer in AsiaJul 18, 2005
    ...is very high, as high as in Caucasian populations," Leung Wai-keung, professor at the Chinese University's Institute of Digestive Diseases, told Reuters in an ...
    - Reuters

    Diet cancer: Delhi low-riskJul 18, 2005
    Chinese is very high, as high as in Caucasian populations,� said Leung Wai-keung, professor at the Chinese University’s Institute of Digestive Diseases. ...
    - Calcutta Telegraph

    Surgery tops rubber bands for hemorrhoids, study findsJul 20, 2005
    ...see a doctor, particularly if there is bleeding from the rectum or blood in the stool, which could be signs of much more serious digestive diseases such as ...
    - Globe and Mail

    Worm eggs, anyone?Jul 5, 2005
    ..."Volunteers were easy to get," says Dr. Joel Weinstock, director of the center for digestive diseases at the University of Iowa and leader of the worm studies. ...
    - TheTyee.ca

    Vital: WORDS OF WISDOMJul 12, 2005
    WHAT CAUSES IT? Many digestive diseases don't have any real cause, but some, such as diarrhoea and constipation, are due to poor diet. ...
    - RedNova.com

    Israeli firm develops 'miracle pill'Jul 17, 2005
    ...required doses. A single pill could contain medicine to combat AIDs, digestive diseases, Parkinson’s Disease, influenza and more.
    - Ynetnews

    Congressman Jefferson Announces GrantsJul 14, 2005
    Ochsner Community Clinical Oncology Program; Tulane University, $222,750 to research oral diseases and disorders, $225,750 for Digestive Diseases and Nutrition ...
    - Bayou Buzz

    Dry ice therapy toutedJul 7, 2005
    ...cancer.". Today's hectic lifestyle not only results in digestive diseases, but also other chronic ailments, such as hypertension. ...
    - Xinhua

    Cleveland Clinic Ranked Nation's 4th Best Hospital in US News ...Jul 7, 2005
    Complete 2005 rankings for The Cleveland Clinic are: cancer, 14; cardiology, 1; digestive diseases, 2; endocrinology, 8; geriatrics, 12; gynecology, 9 ...
    - Yahoo News

    Gastroenterology center on the moveJul 5, 2005
    ..."We're specialist in digestive diseases and prevention of colon cancer. What we'll be offering is colonoscopy and upper endoscopy. ...
    - Texarkana Gazette

    Test Senses More Than Just Acid in Reflux PatientsJul 14, 2005
    ...them to go about their daily routine so they will have their usual symptoms," said Quinn, medical director of endoscopy in OSU's division of digestive diseases ...
    - eMaxHealth.com

    Med-Emerg International Inc. signs staffing agreements with ...Jul 5, 2005
    ...largest hospital in Ontario and the regional centre for services for burns, trauma, cardiac, stroke, neurosurgery, pediatrics, digestive diseases, high-risk ...
    - Canada NewsWire

    Florida Keys Keynoter, Marathon, Business Briefs ColumnJul 5, 2005
    Navy. Jones specializes in digestive diseases involving the esophagus, stomach, intestine and colon, including liver and pancreas. ...
    - RedNova.com

    KM Institute’s DDC adopts ‘Patients-Bill-of-Rights’Jul 11, 2005
    Srinagar, July 11: The Digestive Diseases Centre Khyber Medical Institute Nowpora Srinagar adopted “Patients-Bill-of-Rights� on Saturday. ...
    - GreaterKashmir.com

    Hiring practices reworked at UCLAJul 4, 2005
    ...party could terminate the employment at any time – as the executive director of development and patient relations for the digestive diseases division in the ...
    - The UCLA Daily Bruin




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