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Researchers at Pulmonary Associates to study airway bypass procedure for severe emphysema
Researchers at Pulmonary Associates today announced the start of the EASE (Exhale Airway Stents for Emphysema) Trial, an international, multi-center clinical trial to explore an investigational treatment that may offer a new, minimally invasive option for those suffering with advanced widespread emphysema. view more (2008-02-12)
Type 2 Diabetes May Be Caused by Intestinal Dysfunction
Growing evidence shows that surgery may effectively cure Type 2 diabetes - an approach that not only may change the way the disease is treated, but that introduces a new way of thinking about diabetes. view more (2008-03-06)
Protein interaction network can respond Helicobacter pylori infection?
Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) is a gram negative bacterium which infects about 50% of the world population. H pylori colonization causes a strong systemic immune response. view more (2009-10-16)
How to treat gastroesophageal adenocarcinom patients?
Gastroesophageal adenocarcinomas have a poor prognosis. However, numerous randomized clinical trials (RCT) have evaluated, and continue to evaluate, the survival benefit of various treatment regimens. view more (2008-09-18)
Death rates same for diabetes and heart disease patients receiving drug therapy or surgery
There is no difference in mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes and stable heart disease who received prompt bypass surgery or angioplasty compared to drug therapy alone, according to a landmark study focused exclusively on patients with both conditions. view more (2009-06-08)
New study shows xenon gas safe in surgery and could help stop nerve damaging illnesses
Scientists have successfully conducted the first clinical trial giving xenon gas to patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting in order to safeguard against postoperative brain damage that can occur following this procedure. view more (2006-02-27)
GASTRIC REFLUX COULD BE TEMPERED BY H PYLORI ERADICATION
Eradication of a bacterium present in the stomach could reduce the frequency of a common gastric disorder characterised by heartburn and chest pain, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. There is little information on the effects of Helicobacter pylori eradication in patients with a primary diagnosis of gastro-oesophageal... view more... (2001-05-31)
Electroacupuncture at PC6 may decrease frequency of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation
The First Hospital of Peking University, China-Research, has shown that electroacupuncture at PC6 may decrease the frequency of transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation (TLESR), which is the main mechanism underlying gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). view more (2007-10-11)
Mayo Clinic discovery may help diabetic gastric problem
Mayo Clinic researchers have found what may provide a solution to one of the more troubling complications of diabetes -- delayed gastric emptying or gastroparesis. view more (2008-09-26)
Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent is cost effective vs. bypass surgery
An independent analysis of a clinical trial comparing the cost-effectiveness of the CYPHER® Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent vs. bypass surgery suggests that treatment with the CYPHER® Stent offers a potential cost-savings over bypass surgery. view more (2005-10-21)
Pioneering University Research Reveals Impact Of Newbury Bypass On The Environment
A three-year study by researchers from the University of Surrey, led by Dr Neil Ward, has revealed that although pollution from the Newbury Bypass in Berkshire has been minimised due to an effective design and higher construction standards, ongoing monitoring and maintenance is crucial in order to protect the environment. The nine-mile bypass,... view more... (2001-02-09)
A potential therapeutic target for gastric cancer
Gastric cancer (GC) is the fourth most common malignancy and the second most frequent cause of cancer-related death in the world. view more (2009-04-17)
Stanford analysis shows little difference in risk rates for angioplasty, bypass procedures
Patients with heart disease who undergo coronary angioplasty have an equivalent risk of death and heart attack as patients who undergo coronary bypass surgery, according to Stanford University School of Medicine researchers. view more (2007-10-16)
Experts debate role of stenting, bypass surgery in left main coronary artery disease
Coronary artery bypass surgery has been the preferred treatment for patients with a blockage in the left main coronary artery, the conduit that supplies blood to about two-thirds of the heart. view more (2007-05-14)
Henry Ford Hospital to study effectiveness of a new procedure that may help emphysema suffers
Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital today announced the start of the EASE (Exhale Airway Stents for Emphysema) Trial, an international, multi-center clinical trial to explore an investigational treatment that may offer a significant new option for those suffering with advanced emphysema. view more (2008-03-13)
New Heart Op` Could Lead To Fewer Complications And Reduced Costs, Says Top Surgeon
A pioneering surgical procedure could significantly cut complication rates following heart bypass operations as well as saving NHS resources, according to new research published today (Friday 5 April) in scientific journal, The Lancet.* The research, funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and the Garfield Weston Trust [1], is the world`s... view more... (2002-04-04)
Minimally invasive aortic valve bypass benefits high-risk elderly patients
An uncommonly used surgical procedure that bypasses a narrowed aortic valve, rather than replacing it, effectively restores blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body and gives high-risk patients a safe alternative to conventional valve surgery. view more (2008-09-22)
Scientists identify how gastric reflux may trigger asthma
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center appear to have solved at least a piece of a puzzle that has mystified physicians for years: why so many patients with asthma also suffer from GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. view more (2008-07-22)
Still puzzling: Best care for the frail and elderly with coronary artery disease
A new study from Duke University Medical Center finds that patients treated solely with medications after suffering from chest pain, heart attack or coronary artery disease are more likely to die during the first year following their initial hospitalization. view more (2008-07-21)
Researchers begin randomized double-blind trial of airway bypass treatment for emphysema
Broncus Technologies, Inc., today announced the start of its EASE (Exhale Airway Stents for Emphysema) Trial to explore an investigational procedure that may offer a new, minimally-invasive treatment option for millions of emphysema sufferers. view more (2007-05-21)
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