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"The approval of REMICADE for this indication represents a significant breakthrough in therapeutic options for this underserved population and provides hope for children with moderate to severe pediatric Crohn's disease, which takes a heavy toll on their family, school and social lives," said Dr. Jeffrey Hyams, Head, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition at Connecticut Children's Medical Center and Professor of Pediatrics at University of Connecticut School of Medicine. "Physicians who... (PR Newswire)
Mortality rate won't budge May 15, 2006
In other words, while the contribution of deaths relating to maternal health, nutritional deficiencies, pregnancy care and infectious and parasitic diseases halved during the 20-year period of the study, the gains were offset by significant increases in heart disease, diabetes, cancer and digestive diseases ... "Public health interventions need to focus on better prevention and management of chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases and diabetes for indigenous women and... (NEWS.com.au)
Billi Gordon, 500 pounds lighter, writing autobiography May 11, 2006
After concluding an intensive internship at the UCLA School of Medicine Department of Digestive Diseases in the Brain Imaging Core of the Neuroenteric Disease Program, Sept. 15, 2004, Wilbert Anthony Gordon Jr., a 1972 graduate of Dowagiac Union High School, (better known to local residents as Billi Gordon), successfully defended his doctoral dissertation. Subsequently Gordon earned his doctorate in integrative behavioral neuroscience two years ago, Nov. 1, 2004. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Chinese centenarian remains healthy, sews her own clothes May 4, 2006
Strangely, she never suffers digestive diseases though she is toothless and never able to chew her food carefully. The shortest-lived of her seven sisters died at 90 00000AD7. (Xinhuanet, China)
In Pictures: Everybody In The Water! Apr 16, 2006
Despite all the supposed benefits of such drinks, Dr. David Robbins, a director in the division of digestive diseases at New York City's Beth Israel Medical Center, plans on sticking to pure water. These enhanced waters certainly aren't harmful to drink, but whether you need them is another question, he says. (Forbes)
Photodynamic Therapy Is An Alternative To Removal Of Esophagus Apr 7, 2006
Many patients with Barrett s esophagus experience no symptoms, said Dr. Luis Pe;a, UK College of Medicine Assistant Professor, Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition. It is important to go to your doctor, if you are experiencing persistent or severe heartburn. (Science Daily)
NIH panel urges caution on Caesarean delivery Mar 31, 2006
Frank A. Hamilton, M.D., M.P.H. Chief Digestive Diseases Program Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases National Institutes of Health Bethesda, Maryland. Victoria L. Handa, M.D. Associate Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, Maryland. (Food Consumer)
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America selects Wiley to publish Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Mar 21, 2006
About Crohn's is Foundation of America The Crohn's is Foundation of America's (CCFA) mission is to cure and prevent Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases through education and support. More than 80 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Belly Fat Doubles Women's Gallstone Risk Feb 16, 2006
In a study led by Dr. Chung-Jyi Tsai, of the division of digestive diseases and nutrition at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, researchers collected data on more than 42,000 women participating in the Nurses' Health Study ... According to experts at the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, women between 20 and 60 years of age are twice as likely to develop gallstones compared with men. (MEDLINEplus)
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