Results of a new study show some potential for a new drug-target in colorectal cancer, according to a report in the journal Oncology.
GI & Endoscopy
An endoscopic camera even tinier than those currently on the market shows great promise in its development phase, according to a release by Medigus. Medigus, an endoscopy medical device company, is developing the “world’s smallest” endoscopic camera using technologies like…
Research findings suggest ulcerative colitis patients with more social support are more likely to undergo colectomy compared to patients with less social support, according to a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
An analysis of diverticulitis trends from 2002-2007 indicates the GI condition continues to be a major source of morbidity among U.S. citizens, according to an article published in the Archives of Surgery.
Here are 10 recent studies on gastroenterology and endoscopy-related issues.
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Spectrum Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the use of FUSILEV (levoleucovorin) in combination with 5-fluorouracil in the palliative treatment of patients with advanced metastatic colorectal cancer, according to a company news release.
The FDA has released a draft guidance on properly cleaning and labeling reprocessed endoscopes to reduce the number of infections.
CT colonography polyp size is not significantly different from colonoscopy polyp size, according to research findings published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Marvin H. Sleisenger, MD, a gastroenterologist at the University of California at San Francisco, was honored with the UCSF Medal, the university's highest honor, according to a UCSF news release.
Researchers at Tufts University's School of Engineering have developed a device that could potentially reduce patient discomfort during routine colonoscopies while also ensuring the accuracy of the exam, according to a university news release.