Intrinsic subtypes of gastric cancer with distinct gene expression have been correlated with patient survival and response to chemotherapy, according to a report in Gastroenterology.
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The American Society of Bariatric Physicians opposes state proposals to remove obese children from their homes when addressing life-threatening cases, according to an ASBP release.
A new multicenter study shows use of Medtronic’s InterStim Therapy via sacral nerve stimulation reduced incontinent episodes and improved quality of life in most patients with chronic fecal incontinence after three years of follow up, according to a report in…
Researchers have identified a new process that can reduce the need for full genome sequencing to identify patients who may have Lynch syndrome, according to a news release by Intermountain Healthcare.
Scott Leggett is CEO of Surgery One, which operates ambulatory surgery centers in the San Diego area.
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A new drug called linaclotide can reduce symptoms of chronic constipation for some patients, according to a report in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The worldwide endoscopy market is expected to reach $33.7 billion by 2016, at a compound annual growth rate of 6.4 percent, according to a report by MarketResearch.
Albany, N.Y., and southwest Georgia have adopted different approaches to recruit gastroenterologists in the face of a growing shortage in the specialty, according to a report by the Albany Herald.
Walter J. Coyle, MD, director of the Scripps Clinic Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, discussed the potential benefits of seven probiotics on the market in Internal Medical News.
A new study links the intestinal membrane receptor protein guanylyl cyclase-C to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other neuropsychiatric disorders, according to a release by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.