Former half-ton man uses humor to cope Aug 16, 2008
He had gastric bypass surgery and was 540 pounds in May ... Deuel weighed 1,072 pounds in 2004, and in order for him to have lifesaving gastric bypass surgery, a bedroom wall had to be cut out so he could be extracted from his home in Valentine. (CNN -- Health)
Weight Wobbles For Former Half-Ton Man Aug 16, 2008
Deuel weighed almost 1,100 pounds in 2004, and he had to have his bedroom wall cut open so he could be hospitalized for lifesaving gastric bypass surgery. By late 2006 he was down to 370 pounds, but when he stepped on a scale in May he was back up to 540. (Click2Houston, TX)
Experiments could lead to new treatments for neuroblastoma Aug 16, 2008
GRP activates the production of gastrin, a hormone that among other things controls the release of gastric acid in the stomach; GRP is also produced by neuroblastoma cells and acts to accelerate their proliferation, a discovery made earlier by the UTMB group. "We had previously demonstrated that GRP stimulates the growth of this particular cancer," said Chung. (EurekAlert!)
Ready for the Charlie Boy challenge? Aug 15, 2008
"Throwing up or any regurgitation results in automatic disqualification from nearly every eating contest. Projectile vomiting is also a concern for Lias. That's why she decided to hold Saturday's eating contest outside in the parking lot of the bar.Consuming mass quantities of beef, or any food, doesn't come without risk. Choking is always a concern, but intestinal injuries are expected to become more common as more people competitively eat.According to Dr. James Hartje, a local... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Love for Daughters Motivates Man's 300+ Pound Weight Loss Aug 15, 2008
A few years ago, he had gastric bypass surgery and dropped more than 300 pounds. His motivation behind that astounding weight loss is his two young daughters who said they were embarrassed for him and that his weight prevented him from participating in family activities. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Loving the llamas Aug 13, 2008
Kai has suffered from poor health and is currently in between surgeries for gastric reconstruction. Coming to work with the llamas has been therapeutic for both his body and spirit. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Experimental chemotherapy regimen shows promise in treating advanced lung cancer Aug 12, 2008
S-1 (also known as TS-1) is approved for use in Japan and Korea, where it has shown substantial benefit in treating gastric cancer, but is still in clinical trials in other countries, including the U.S. and Europe. The multifaceted agent, which is available in capsule form, has three different mechanisms of action. (EurekAlert!)
Go slow on medicating children Aug 11, 2008
Children now take drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, vitamin D deficiency, iron deficiency, lack of fluoride, calcium deficiency, heartburn, slow gastric emptying, urinary backup, menstrual regulation, recurrent ear infections, constipation, bed wetting, headache, obsessive compulsive disorder, and anorexia - the list goes on. Obviously, some of these drugs are essential, but physicians are increasingly putting young children on multiple... (Boston Globe)
Almost $900K coming to ECU grant winners Aug 11, 2008
The grants, which total $427,000 for 19 projects that range from gastric bypass and diabetes research to biofeedback and reflexology, were funded by the Division of Research and Graduate Studies. The grants typically help researchers generate data and findings that are in turn used to net external grants. (The Daily Reflector)
Rock Music Menu: Nineties revived for a night Aug 10, 2008
What does a harmonica wielding singer who had gastric bypass surgery need a Taser and night goggles for. Find out for yourself tonight at Penn's Landing. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Breast is best, usually... Aug 8, 2008
" More benefits than the bottle Breast milk has been shown to have additional benefits relative to commercial formulas. "Preterm babies on ventilators are at risk of a potentially serious gastric condition called necrotising enterocolitis," continues Dr Kalian. "Early breast milk has been shown to play an important role in preventing this. Also, a 2001 observational study showed that babies who were breastfed subsequently experienced lower rates of gastrointestinal infections, atopic eczema (an... (iAfrica.com)
Gastrointestinal bleeding after stroke may increase risk of death Aug 8, 2008
"This is an important finding since there are effective medications to reduce gastric acid that can lead to upper gastrointestinal bleeding," said study author Martin O'Donnell, MB, of McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. "More research will be needed to determine whether this is a viable strategy to improve outcomes after stroke in high-risk patients.". (Hindu)
New Mayor Hoffman enjoys public service Aug 6, 2008
Since then, he has undergone gastric bypass surgery and has lost nearly 180 pounds. He s been able to keep the weight off. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Weight-loss surgery saves lives, studies find Aug 6, 2008
In a gastric bypass, the stomach is sewn shut to reduce its capacity to three or four ounces, and the intestines are connected directly to the newly created pouch, bypassing part of the area where food absorption occurs ... One-third underwent gastric bypass, while the rest had a form of banding ... In the second study, Dr. Ted D. Adams of the University of Utah School of Medicine and his colleagues compared 7,925 obese patients who underwent gastric bypass surgery with an equal number of... (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
What's the worry? Aug 4, 2008
Worry is a direct source of headaches, insomnia, ulcers and other gastric distress, paranoia, generalised anxiety disorders, depression and phobias. "Most stress experts believe that it is an indirect source of disorders involving the immune system. Individuals can literally worry themselves to death. It might disrupt daily routine, hamper ability to focus at work, or keep an individual from falling asleep at night. More seriously, one might find oneself unable to do anything about worry, until... (India Times, India)
NSW to pay for surgery of obese people Aug 3, 2008
A Monash University study found obese patients who had gastric bands fitted were five times more likely to be free of diabetes than patients trying diet and exercise. But the potentially life-saving option has been largely out of reach for those without private health insurance or able to pay $10,000. (Sydney Morning Herald)
POZEN Receives Initial FDA Response To PA32540 SPA Aug 3, 2008
POZEN has development and commercialization alliances with GlaxoSmithKline for Treximet(TM), which was recently approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the acute treatment of migraine attacks, with or without aura, in adults, and with AstraZeneca for proprietary fixed dose combinations of naproxen with the proton pump inhibitor esomeprazole magnesium in a single tablet for conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in patients who are at risk for developing... (FOXBusiness)
Leaving the Folds Aug 2, 2008
After a Gastric Bypass, Some Formerly Obese Patients Need a Riskier Surgery To Shed Excess Skin. By Ranit MishoriSpecial to The Washington Post Tuesday, May 30, 2006; Page HE01. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Obesity Treatments That Don't Require Invasive Surgery Aug 2, 2008
Greg Lea, chief financial officer at EnteroMedics said the VBLOC Therapy not only makes patients less hungry, but they feel fuller for longer periods of time because it delays the gastric digestive emptying process ... The company expects VBLOC to cost between $20,000 and $25,000, which Lea said is cheaper than gastric bypass which costs between $30,000 and $35,000 ... Patients with Type 2 diabetes see their diabetes resolved beca 00004000 use the treatment mimics the same hormonal changes made... (Fox News)
462-Pound Teen Says Food Addiction Is 'Killing Me' Aug 2, 2008
Davis was encouraged to try the program in North Carolina because her doctors believe she is too young for weight-loss medication or gastric bypass surgery. Davis said she turned to food for comfort after her father died from emphysema. (Fox News)
Eradicating Gut Bacteria Improves Stomach Cancer Outcomes Aug 2, 2008
"The results of our study suggest that treatment to eradicate H. pylori reduces the risk of developing new gastric carcinoma in patients who have a history of such disease and are thus at risk for developing further gastric cancers ... we believe that our data add to those from previous studies showing a causal relationship between H. pylori infection and gastric cancer, and also support the use of H. pylori eradication to prevent the development of gastric cancer," the researchers concluded ...... (MEDLINEplus)
Stomach bug treatment for cancer Aug 1, 2008
H. pylori lives in the stomach, and accounts for up to 90% of duodenal ulcers and up to 80% of gastric ulcers. Preventing gastric cancer by eradicating H. pylori in high-risk regions should be a priority ... Study leader Dr Mototsugu Kato, from Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine said: "We believe that our data add to those from previous studies showing a causal relationship between H. pylori infection and gastric cancer, and also support the use of H. pylori eradication to prevent... (BBC News -- Health)
Eradicating Bacteria After Surgery Stops Return of Stomach Cancer In Study Aug 1, 2008
Aug. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Eradicating the bacteria that causes ulcers may also reduce the risk of gastric cancer recurring, Japanese researchers said ... While scientists have known that removing the germ called Helicobacter pylori in laboratory animals can stave off malignancies, screening for the bacteria and treating it in people to prevent gastric cancer isn't generally accepted, the study said ... The patients were newly diagnosed and planning to have endoscopic treatment or were being watched... (Bloomberg -- UK)
SAIF told to pay for weight-loss surgery Jul 31, 2008
The Oregon Court of Appeals rules an obese man's gastric bypass is covered to treat his knee injured at work Thursday, July 31, 2008 ANNE SAKER The Oregonian Staff. The state Court of Appeals said Wednesday that gastric-bypass surgery could be covered by workers' compensation insurance if the operation is necessary to treat an on-the-job injury ... "Gastric bypass is very extreme surgery, and you have to be pretty grossly obese to have it," Moore said. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Avoid food poisoning Jul 31, 2008
The fine line between gastro and food poisoning can become a little blurry, because viruses (gastric flu is a virus) can be passed from one person to the next through food. In the case of food poisoning, viruses are usually transmitted through faecal contamination of food. (iAfrica.com)
Newton doctor among the thousands taking up challenge of Pan-Mass. bikeathon Jul 31, 2008
From battling two bouts of gastric lymphoma to spending hours on end in a laboratory developing better cancer diagnosis techniques, Dr. Howard Shapiro has devoted much of his life to cancer ... Cancer took a personal toll on Shapiro in 1991, when he was diagnosed with gastric lymphoma. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Pan-Mass. Challenge is a call to duty for troopers Jul 31, 2008
In 1991, Shapiro was diagnosed with gastric lymphoma and, in 2006, a new lymphoma emerged. During both cases, Shapiro was treated with techniques he helped develop. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
D2 Lymphadenectomy plus PAND for Gastric Cancer Jul 31, 2008
NEJM -- D2 Lymphadenectomy Alone or with Para-aortic Nodal Dissection for Gastric Cancer ... D2 Lymphadenectomy Alone or with Para-aortic Nodal Dissection for Gastric Cancer ... Background Gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy is the standard treatment for curable gastric cancer in eastern Asia. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Gastric Cancer in Japan — Honing Treatment, Seeking Causes Jul 31, 2008
NEJM -- Gastric Cancer in Japan -- Honing Treatment, Seeking Causes ... Gastric Cancer in Japan Honing Treatment, Seeking Causes ... In this issue of the Journal, Sasako and colleagues (pages 453 462) present results from a randomized trial of surgery for gastric cancer conducted in 24 specialized hospitals in Japan. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Gastric Bypass Surgery Options Jul 30, 2008
When choosing gastric bypass, you need to know your options. There are a few different options for those who are looking into gastric bypass surgery ... Gastric bypass surgery is the most common of the four options. (Suite101.com)
What You Can Expect With Gastric By... Jul 30, 2008
What You Can Expect With Gastric Bypass Surgery: Bariatric Surgery Specifics ... What You Can Expect With Gastric Bypass Surgery ... What You Can Expect With Gastric Bypass Surgery. (Suite101.com)
Gallbladder Removed Through Uterus Without External Incisions Jul 30, 2008
Rather than the traditional five small incisions used for traditional laparoscopic gastric banding. (Feb. (Science Daily)
NHS criticised over people with learning disability Jul 30, 2008
A woman living with an undiagnosed gastric ulcer who had not been seen by her GP for almost 20 years, though he continued to prescribe her medication. A teenager admitted to hospital for surgery whose health deteriorated rapidly because she received inadequate support to eat, drink or take her epilepsy drugs. (guardian.co.uk)
'Off-labeling': FDA faulted over unapproved uses of medications Jul 29, 2008
The cases included a drug approved for breast cancer and rectal cancer that also was being promoted for treatment of gastric, cervical, uterine, ovarian, renal, bladder, thyroid and liver cancers. An additional 11 cases involving off-label promotions wound up in the hands of the Justice Department during the same period. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
'Fattest ballerina' Jul 29, 2008
Voigt has since had gastric bypass surgery and lost more than 130 pounds ... Gastric bypass seemed like the right thing to do. (CNN)
Cold Temperature Is Key To Quality Of Bagged Salads Jul 29, 2008
Bhagwat investigated whether the lack of oxygen would make it harder for the bacteria to survive a synthetic gastric juice shock, which mimics the challenge of exposure to human stomach acids ... When stored under very low-oxygen conditions--and warmer temperatures--bacteria showed more resistance towards synthetic gastric juice. (Science Daily)
GlaxoSmithKline payment boosts Pozen earnings Jul 29, 2008
The company projects total expenses of between $67 million and $71 million, with most of that spending directed toward research and development efforts into a pipeline of drug candidates that includes, among others, an arthritis treatment in late-stage human trials, an aspirin product in mid-stage human trials and a treatment for gastric ulcers. Reader Comments. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Bariatric patients have 65% lower chance of complications at top hospitals: HealthGrades study Jul 29, 2008
HealthGrades study analyzed the outcomes of the most common, including traditional open surgical gastric bypass procedures as well as newer, less invasive procedures such as "lap-banding" and laparoscopic gastric bypass. Complications associated with gastric bypass surgery accounted for the highest rise in complications, increasing 17 percent ... From 2004 through 2006, open gastric bypass procedures declined by 81. (EurekAlert!)
"Saturday Slim-Down": 3 Viewers Trying It Jul 27, 2008
Karla, 38, of Brooklyn, N.Y. She lost 190 pounds after a gastric bypass operation a year ago. She bike-rides 12 miles, three times a week, but still can't shed the last 30 pounds she wants to. (CBS News)
Parents Sentenced For Baby's Drug Death Jul 26, 2008
Ramirez also said that the father had diagnosed his son with gastric upset. The baby had been given half-crushed tablets of Unisom, Zantac and Benadryl for months. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Parents Who Fatally Overdosed Infant Released Jul 26, 2008
The Boettgers, both 39, told investigators they put the medicine in the baby's bottle to calm his gastric upset. They were jailed in March 2007. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
ASGE issues guidelines on the role of endoscopy in the bariatric surgery patient Jul 26, 2008
Endoscopy in the postoperative patient may be used to evaluate and treat a variety of conditions including: symptoms of nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain; marginal ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); gastric leaks and gastrogastric fistulas; stenosis (abnormal narrowing of the stomach or intestine); dumping syndrome (rapid emptying from the stomach into the small bowel); bezoars (food that forms into a hard mass); band erosion or slippage; bleeding and anemia; diarrhea and... (EurekAlert!)
More hard labour as Qingdao's algae returns Jul 25, 2008
" Jones said the athletes also knew how to handle Qingdao's challenging conditions - on and off the water. Such as 470-class sailor Elise Rechichi, 22, who had to deal with a severe illness after swallowing water at an Olympic test event. She suffered severe gastric trauma which resulted in her losing more than 10 kilograms off her slight 50kg frame. Rechichi, who is competing with Tessa Parkinson in the 470s, said she felt confident heading back to Qingdao. "Now we are really well educated on... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
People With GERD More Likely to Develop Asthma Jul 25, 2008
The researchers placed miniscule amounts of gastric fluid into the lungs of mice over an eight-week period. When exposed to allergens, the immune systems of these mice responded differently than those of mice that didn't have gastric fluid in their lungs ... The mice with gastric fluid in their lungs developed what's known as a T-helper type 2 response, a type of immune system reaction characteristic of asthma. (Health-Finder)
Doctor held liable for a 'loss of chance' Jul 24, 2008
Kimiyoshi Matsuyama, 46, of Sharon, died of gastric cancer in 1999 ... After the testing, Matsuyama was diagnosed with gastric cancer and died five months later. (Boston Globe)
Rosetta Genomics Completes Acquisition of Parkway Clinical Laboratories Inc. Jul 24, 2008
In addition, the company expects the following three tests to enter development during 2009-2010: response prediction to ovarian cancer treatment, predicting risk of gastric cancer recurrence, and differentiation of small cell from non-small cell lung cancer. About MicroRNA MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are recently discovered, naturally occurring, small RNAs that act as master regulators and have the potential to form the basis for a new class of diagnostics and therapeutics. (PR Newswire)
More Cancer Lymph Nodes Analyzed at Specialty Centers Jul 24, 2008
"Patients undergoing surgery had more lymph nodes examined at NCCN-NCI hospitals than at community hospitals [median [midpoint], 12 vs. six for gastric cancer and nine vs. six for pancreatic cancer]," wrote Dr. Karl Y. Bilimoria, of the American College of Surgeons and Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, and colleagues. "Patients at the highest-volume hospital had more lymph nodes examined than patients at low-volume hospitals [median, 10 vs. six for gastric cancer... (MEDLINEplus)
Primary Sensor That Detects Stomach Viruses Discovered Jul 23, 2008
25, 2006) Researchers in Italy have demonstrated how Helicobacter pylori triggers the first step of cancer development in cells of the gastric mucosa. Scientists of the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches. (Science Daily)
Nurses' Notes - Bariatric surgery could be a lifesaver Jul 23, 2008
The two gold standards of bariatric surgery include the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and the adjustable gastric band ... Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is a procedure that involves restricting both the amount of food a person can eat and nutrient absorption through bypassing the major portion of the stomach and a length of the small bowel or intestine ... The adjustable gastric band involves only restricting the amount of food eaten by placing a band around the stomach, creating a new, smaller stomach... (Missoulian, MT)
Checking more lymph nodes linked to cancer patient survival Jul 23, 2008
CHICAGO -- Why do patients with gastric or pancreatic cancer live longer when they are treated at cancer centers or high-volume hospitals than patients treated at low-volume or community hospitals ... "The differences in nodal evaluation may contribute to improved long-term outcomes at cancer centers and high-volume hospitals for patients with gastric and pancreatic cancer," said Karl Bilimoria, M.D., lead author of the paper and a surgical resident at the Feinberg School ... Current guidelines... (EurekAlert!)
Charges mulled in K-9 death Jul 23, 2008
Another of Hubka's police dogs, named Rexo, died last year from gastric torsion, a condition also known as bloat, Danielson said. Deep-chested dogs are susceptible to the sudden illness, associated with the stomach filling with air and twisting. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Fully Upholds Eisai's Favorable Ruling in Aciphex(R) Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Teva Pharmaceuticals and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Jul 22, 2008
"We are pleased with the court of appeals' decision to uphold the district court's favorable ruling to prevent the sale of Teva's and Dr. Reddy's generic products before the expiration of the rabeprazole sodium composition of matter patent," said Mr. Hajime Shimizu, Chairman f Eisai Corporation of North America and Eisai Inc. "Eisai will continue to actively protect its intellectual property throughout the world." Aciphex(R) is classified as a proton pump inhibitor that effectively suppresses... (PR Newswire)
SEARCH NARROWS... Jul 22, 2008
Jonathan Martin's Blog: McCain closes in on VP - Politico. s a wonderful person. (The Drudge Report)
Young pioneers in the frontline of NHS battle against obesity Jul 22, 2008
Other measures include family slimming schools requiring three-and-a-half hours weekly attendance, regular phone checks on slimming progress and gastric band surgery for adults. More than 600 people in the town weigh 25 stone or more, and one in three local children are clinically obese. (guardian.co.uk)
Scientists identify how gastric reflux may trigger asthma Jul 22, 2008
In the experiments, researchers inserted miniscule amounts of gastric fluid into the lungs of mice (mimicking the human process of micro-aspiration, or breathing in tiny amounts) over a period of eight weeks. They compared these animals' immune systems with those of mice that were exposed to allergens but not the gastric fluid ... Those that had the gastric fluid in their lungs developed what researchers call a T-helper type 2 response, a type of immune system reaction characteristic of asthma. (EurekAlert!)
Predicting Outcomes For Stomach Cancer Patients Jul 21, 2008
8, 2004) A new study from Columbia University Medical Center finds that stomach (gastric) cancer originates from bone marrow derived stem cells (BMDC), rather than from stomach stem cells, as previously. . (Science Daily)
Halting Heartburn Jul 21, 2008
2) Take it easy with vitamin C it can promote the secretion of gastric acid. 3) In order to keep the esophagus-stomach barrier strong, dont smoke and dont eat high-fat foods. (Newsmax)
A Spot On Portrait Jul 20, 2008
At the novel's onset, he has been dropped by two girlfriends, is regaining weight despite having undergone gastric bypass surgery, lives in a messy Hayes Valley flat and is at odds with his adopted parents, Fairfax hippies who would rather he be doing just about anything but "financial services.". "I tried to make the best of being a bachelor," Emmons writes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The comforts of home Jul 20, 2008
The pneumonia he suffered in his first month of life caused respiratory failure and forced him to have tracheotomy, gastric tube and stomach wrap surgeries. Money is tight for Dimitri's young parents -- his father, Christopher, 21, is on leave from the Marines -- and they had few options when it came to where they could stay close to Medical College of Georgia's Children's Medical Center. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gut Reaction: An Ulcer-Causing Bug May Also Help Prevent Asthma Jul 18, 2008
H. pylori has been linked to the development of peptic ulcers and gastric in adults after their third decade ... All of that may mean that in the recent past, "H. pylori may have offered a survival advantage by blocking the onset of debilitating and potentially fatal diseases that start earlier in life than gastric cancer," Tremaine wrote in an e-mail. (Scientific American)
When All Else Fails ... Jul 18, 2008
Gastric bypass and adjustable gastric band surgery give patients - who are 100 pounds or more over their ideal weight - the assistance they need to change their eating and exercise habits for a lifetime ... Gastric bypass creates a very small stomach pouch and reroutes the digestive system to bypass part of the small intestine ... The gastric band restricts the size of the stomach and can be adjusted as needed. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Virus kills elderly woman on Gold Coast Jul 18, 2008
The 85-year-old palliative care patient at the Lady Small Haven complex at Benowa was one of four residents who were admitted to hospital with gastric symptoms earlier this week. The woman died on Wednesday night. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Weight-loss surgery saves lives, studies find Jul 18, 2008
In a gastric bypass, the stomach is sewn shut to reduce its capacity to three or four ounces, and the intestines are connected directly to the newly created pouch, bypassing part of the area where food absorption occurs ... One-third underwent gastric bypass, while the rest had a form of banding ... In the second study, Dr. Ted D. Adams of the University of Utah School of Medicine and his colleagues compared 7,925 obese patients who underwent gastric bypass surgery with an equal number of... (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
MDCT, virtual gastroscopy and MPR images differentiate malignant and benign gastric ulcers Jul 17, 2008
Multidetector CT using virtual gastroscopy and post contrast enhanced multiplanar reformation images can be useful in differentiating between malignant and benign gastric ulcers, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. "Conventional gastroscopy can diagnose patients with gastric ulcers; however the procedure is invasive and occasionally may miss early stage disease. Our study was designed to determine if MDCT's... (EurekAlert!)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Provides Better Results Jul 16, 2008
Performing gastric bypass surgery to reduce the weight of morbidly obese patients using a laparoscopic method, rather than the conventional more invasive "open" abdominal method, reduces postoperative complications, the need for a second operation, and shortens hospital stays, new research shows. Nevertheless, laparoscopic gastric bypass is more expensive ... This allows very small instruments to be inserted to perform the gastric bypass. (Newsmax)
