Gastroenterology Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 20th, 2006
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Constipation - Linaclotide appears to improve symptoms of chronic constipation in phase IIa study
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Positive data reported from XP19986 trial in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease
Abdominal Pain - Research from Kyushu University, Department of Medicine reveals new findings on abdominal pain
Cancer Gene Therapy - Research data from University of Helsinki update understanding of cancer gene therapy
Cholangio Cancer Epidemiology - Texas A&M University, Health Science Center describes research in cholangio cancer epidemiology
Colon Cancer - Research from Technion, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine in the area of colon cancer published
Colon Cancer Genetics - Data on colon cancer genetics discussed by researchers at University of Basel, Center of Biomedicine
Colon Cancer Genetics - Researchers from St. Mary's Hospital discuss findings in colon cancer genetics
Constipation Therapy - Study findings on constipation therapy are outlined in reports from Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Enterocolitis Therapy - Findings from University of Texas, Department of Family and Community Medicine broaden understanding of enterocolitis therapy
Gastric Cancer - New gastric cancer research has been reported by scientists at Central Hospital
Gastric Cancer - Research findings from Keio University update understanding of gastric cancer
Gastric Cancer - Researchers from Technion, Department of Pediatrics discuss findings in gastric cancer
Gastric Cancer - Study results from Maebashi Red Cross Hospital update understanding of gastric cancer
Gastric Cancer Therapy - Hiroshima University reports research in gastric cancer therapy
Type 1 Diabetes - Odense University, Department of Pediatrics reports research in type 1 diabetes in children
Type 1 Diabetes - Orebro University, Department of Pediatrics details research in type 1 diabetes in children
Awards - Frost & Sullivan honors GeneNews approach to identifying biomarkers
Business & Finance - Cholestech increases revenue 12% in second quarter of fiscal 2007
Business Update - Santarus announces plan to expand omeprazole product sales force in U.S.
Business Update - Switzerland to buy 8 million doses of GlaxoSmithKline's H5N1 vaccine for pre-pandemic use
Business Update - Viatronix installs colonoscopy systems at 14 French hospitals in STIC clinical trial
Business Update - Vital Images and Toshiba Medical launch coronary plaque characterization software
Collaborations - Metabasis Therapeutics, Idenix form research collaboration to develop hepatitis C compounds
Collaborations - Volcano Corp., MediGuide announce collaboration to develop imaging and navigation technology
Colorectal Cancer - Potential of mesalazine to prevent colorectal cancer in IBD discussed at European congress
Constipation - Lubiprostone showed efficacy in 24-48 hours of treatment for chronic constipation in study
Crohn Disease - Abbott's Humira granted U.S. FDA priority review to treat gastrointestinal disease
Crohn Disease - ChemoCentryx reports promising Phase 2 clinical activity for Traficet-EN in treating Crohn disease
Crohn Disease - Cimzia maintains remission, response in recent onset Crohn disease
Crohn Disease - Data shows Humira induces remission in patients with Crohn disease who are intolerant to Remicade
Crohn Disease - Study data show Tysabri maintained remission in Crohn patients longer than 2 years
Drug Development - Preclinical study results show effects of nanocrystalline silver on ulcerative colitis model
Dyspepsia - Data for Zelnorm demonstrate relief of multiple symptoms of dysmotility-type dyspepsia
Finance - EXACT Sciences announces third quarter net loss of $3.1 million
Finance - Monogram reports Q3 2006 revenue of $11.1 million compared to $13.1 million in 2005
Finance - Techne Corporation reports Q1 2007 earnings up 15.5% to $19.6 million over year ago
Gastroenterology - Institute for OneWorld Health awarded a $46 million grant to combat diarrheal disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - U.S. FDA approves new formulation for Nexium
Hepatitis B Therapy - Tyzeka (telbivudine) approved by U.S. FDA as treatment for patients with chronic hepatitis B
Hepatitis C Therapy - ViroPharma, Wyeth initiate dosing in phase 2 study of drug for treating hepatitis C patients
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Amitiza phase III constipation trial results show improvement in gastrointestinal symptoms
Market Analysis - Study evaluates dosings, costs for epoetin alfa and darbepoetin alfa in inpatient setting
Medical Devices - Multicenter study shows Nephros' dialysis procedure achieves higher protein clearance
Pancreatic Cancer - Myriad Genetics sponsors clinical trial in pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic Cancer - Pharmion initiates Phase I/II combination clinical trial with MGCD0103, Gemzar in pancreatic cancer
Peptic Ulcer - Product registration approved in Japan for injectable Takepron I.V.
Product Licensing - Ranbaxy signs licensing agreement with Swiss company Debiopharm for gastroenterology drug
Restructuring - EXACT Sciences Corporation announces plan to cut jobs by about 50%, take Q4 charge
Stem Cell Research - Novocell creates insulin-producing pancreatic endocrine cells from human embryonic stem cells
Ulcerative Colitis - Once-daily MMX mesalazine induces remission of mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis
Acute Kidney Failure Therapy - Scientists at McGill University, Department of Epidemiology describe research in acute kidney failure therapy
Alcoholism Genetics - Reports outline alcoholism genetics study findings from University Hospital
Alcoholism Risk Factors - New alcoholism risk factors research from University of Newcastle described
Anesthesia - Researchers' work from University of Pennsylvania, Department of Anesthesiology focuses on anesthesia
Angiotensins - Scientists at Gunma University describe research in angiotensins
Anxiety - Studies from Baylor University, Department of Psychology yield new information about anxiety
Anxiety Disorders - Study data from Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Psychology update knowledge of anxiety disorders in children
Biochemistry - New findings from University of Texas, Department of Surgery in the area of biochemistry published
Biochemistry - Reports on biochemistry findings from Florida State University, College of Engineering provide new insights
Biomedical Engineering - Research findings from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering update understanding of biomedical engineering
Cancer Gene Therapy - Research from Malmo University, Department of Laboratory Medicine reveals new findings on cancer gene therapy
Cancer Therapy - Scientists at University of Melbourne, and Department of Pathology detail research in cancer therapy
Carcinoma - Findings from University of Granada advance knowledge in carcinoma
Cell Biology - Reports from Setsunan University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences highlight recent research in cell biology
Cell Biology - Studies from Beijing Institute of Radiation Medicine reveal new findings on cell biology
Cerebral Palsy - New research on cerebral palsy in children from University of Oxford, Department of Paediatrics summarized
Chemotherapy - Researchers' work from University of Paris, Faculty of Pharmacy focuses on chemotherapy
Chemotherapy - Scientists at University Rovira i Virgili, Department of Internal Medicine detail research in chemotherapy
Cholecystectomy - Study results from Stavanger University, Department of Surgery update understanding of cholecystectomy
Chorio Cancer Therapy - Data on chorio cancer therapy described by researchers at Northwestern University
Chronic Disease Epidemiology - New chronic disease epidemiology study results from University of Munich, Department of Statistics described
Chronic Granulomatous Disease Therapy - Data on chronic granulomatous disease therapy detailed by researchers at Sapporo Medical University, First Department of Internal Medicine
Chronic Kidney Failure - Research from Medical University of Gdansk, Department of Biochemistry provides new data about chronic kidney failure
Chronic Kidney Failure Therapy - Research from University of Queensland in the area of chronic kidney failure therapy published
Cirrhosis - Findings from University of Copenhagen advance knowledge in cirrhosis
Clostridium - University of California describes research in clostridium in children
Deep Vein Thrombosis Therapy - Research conducted at Umea University, Department of Surgery has provided new information about deep vein thrombosis therapy
Dermatology - Studies from Marques of Valdecilla University, Medical Faculty describe new findings in dermatology
Endoscopy - Studies in the area of endoscopy reported from Erasme University, Department of Gastroenterology
Endoscopy - University of Tokyo, Department of Gastroenterology describes research in endoscopy
Epidemiology - Researchers from Tel-Aviv University, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine describe findings in epidemiology in children
Epidemiology - Studies from Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care have provided new information about epidemiology
Gastric Lymphoma Therapy - Findings from Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Department of Hematology provide new insights into gastric lymphoma therapy
Gastric Ulcers - Studies from Meijo University, Faculty of Pharmacy yield new information about gastric ulcers
Gene Therapy - Research from Second Military Medical University, Department of Gastroenterology reveals new findings on gene therapy
Gene Therapy - Studies from Osaka University, Department of Internal Medicine have provided new data on gene therapy
Headache - Research on headache in adolescents published by scientists at Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Helicobacter - Investigators at University Federal of Minas Gerais, Department of Microbiology have published new data on helicobacter
Helicobacter - Researchers from Kyorin University, Department of Infectious Diseases report on findings in helicobacter
Hepatitis C Virus - Scientists at National Taiwan University, Department of Internal Medicine target hepatitis c virus
Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - Scientists at Innsbruck Medical University, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology describe research in hepatitis c virus therapy
Hepatitis C Virus Therapy - Studies from University of Sao Paulo, Department of Gastroenterology in the area of hepatitis c virus therapy described
Herniorrhaphy - Studies from General Hospital, Department of Anaesthesia further understanding of herniorrhaphy in children
Hypertension - Studies from Michigan State University, Department of Medicine update current data on hypertension
Hypertension Therapy - Data on hypertension therapy discussed by researchers at University of Groningen, Department of Clinical Pharmacology
Hypertension Therapy - Scientists at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Physiology and Biophysics describe research in hypertension therapy
Immunology - Reports outline immunology study results from University of California, Department of Urology
Ischemia - Research from Osaka University, Department of Pharmacology in ischemia provides new insights
Ischemia Therapy - Findings from Hokkaido University in ischemia therapy reported
Life Sciences - Researchers at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons target life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Teikyo University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences describe findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Arizona provide details of new studies and findings in the area of life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers' work from Robarts Research Institute focuses on life sciences
Metabolism - Data from University of Kansas, Department of Pharmacology advance knowledge in metabolism
Metabolism - Data on metabolism detailed by researchers at Hirosaki University, Department of Clinical Pharmacology
Metabolism - Data on metabolism reported by researchers at Nagoya City University
Metabolism - Researchers from University of Manchester describe findings in metabolism
Neurophysiology - Research results from Medical College of Georgia, Department of Physiology update understanding of neurophysiology
Obesity and Diabetes Risk Factors - Research reports on obesity and diabetes risk factors from Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care provide new insights
Pandemic - Studies from International Center for Diarrhoeal Disease Research provide new data on pandemic
Pharmaceutical Sciences - Reports summarize pharmaceutical sciences study results from Okayama University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacology - Researchers from Kanazawa University, Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences publish new studies and findings in the area of pharmacology
Proteinuria Therapy - Scientists at Erasmus University, Department of Internal Medicine publish research in proteinuria therapy
Proteomics - New proteomics study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Miyazaki, Faculty of Medicine
Pulmonary Hypertension - Research results from Robert Debre Hospital, Department of Pediatric Surgery update knowledge of pulmonary hypertension in children
Renal Tubular Acidosis Cell Biology - New renal tubular acidosis cell biology study results from Mahidol University, Department of Research and Development described
Salmonellosis - Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital discuss findings in salmonellosis
Stem Cell Research - New stem cell research reported from Cell Therapy Center, Hematology Department
Stem Cell Research - Reports outline stem cell research study results from Chinese Academy of Sciences
Stomach Cancer Prevention - New stomach cancer prevention study findings have been reported from University of Bristol, Department of Social Medicine
Thyroid Cancer - Research on thyroid cancer reported by scientists at University Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology
Toxicology - Research on toxicology discussed by scientists at University of Ottawa, Department of Biology
Cell Biology - Researchers from University of Milan, Italy, release new cell biology data
Gastroenterology - Findings from Germany, Sweden and Greece in gastroenterology provide new insights
Gastroenterology - New gastroenterology research from Indiana University, U.S., outlined
Pancreatic Cancer - Study findings about pancreatic cancer are outlined in reports from Switzerland, the United States and Japan
Physiology - New physiology study findings recently were published by scientists in Korea, the United States and Switzerland
SARS - Research findings from Canada and the United States update understanding of SARS
Urology - Scientists in the United Kingdom and Switzerland target urology
Virology - Researchers in Japan and the United States zero in on virology
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