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Gastroenterology

PillCam Supports Diagnosis of Peds Patients

A study published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition indicates that the PillCam, from Given Imaging Limited, may be the ideal tool to diagnose pediatric patients with gastrointestinal disease. This is one of only a few studies which examined use of capsule endoscopy (CE) in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). more...

July 15, 2008 Related topics: Diagnostic, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology

New Virtual Colonoscopy System Launched

The Xelis-Colon was recently introduced by INFINITT North America. The system is a new 3-D visualization solution, as described on Medical Imaging. more...

June 17, 2008 Related topics: Product Launches, Diagnostic, Radiology, Gastroenterology

Quest Developing Serum-based Test for Colon Cancer

Quest Diagnostics, Incorporated recently completed a licensing agreement with Epigenomics AG, based in Germany for the Septin 9...

3D Endoluminal Polyp Measurement Offers Advantages

Researchers published information in the journal Radiology which notes the benefits of using 3D endoluminal views with CT...

Osiris Wins Contract to Develop Radiation Exposure Treatment

A government contract was completed by Osiris Therapeutics, Incorporated for $4.2 million. Osiris received the contract to complete...

Esophageal Stent from Cook Approved

Cook Medical received marketing clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for their Evolution Controlled Release Esophageal Stent...

New Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening Published

The American Cancer Society, the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer, and the American College of Radiology...

Model Validates Effectiveness of CT Colonography

Increasing data is mounting to validate the use of CT colonography (CTC) over colonoscopy either with or without...

System Assesses Performance of Colonoscopy

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology have partnered together to develop a...

SMART Stent from Cordis Approved

The S.M.A.R.T. Nitinol Stent Transhepatic Biliary System, designed by Cordis Corporation, has been granted marketing clearance by the...

US Capable of Evaluating Extent of Crohn’s Disease

A study published in the journal Abdominal Imaging indicates that ultrasound is as effective as contrast MRI in...

VA Contract Awarded to Given Imaging

The National Acquisition Center for the Veteran’s Administration (VA) awarded Given Imaging a five year Federal Supply Schedule...

Sensitivity of 3D Virtual Colonography for Polyps Validated

New findings validating the use of 3D virtual colonography (CTC) were published in the American Journal of Roentgenology....

Bile Stenting System Blessed

The Complete SE (self-expanding) Biliary Stent System, designed and manufactured by Medtronic, received marketing clearance from the Food...

VA Bostron Installs SmartPill

The Veterans Affairs Boston Healthcare System installed the SmartPill GI Monitoring System, as described in a press release...

Two Step FOBT for Colon Cancer Launched

Research published by a Scottish team indicates that a two step screening process of fecal occult blood can...

Colon Cancer Recurrence Detection with PET/CT Imaging

A recent article published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology detailed the use of combined positron emission tomography...

Validation of Virtual Colonoscopy Continues

At the recent meeting of the American College of Radiology Imaging Network, data from an ongoing NIH-funded trial...

Excisionless Device for GERD Surgery Launched

The EsophyX, from EndoGastric Solutions, received approval from the FDA. The device is used to perform transoral incisionless...

GERD Implant Technology Approved

NDO Surgical, Incorporated received the FDA’s marketing blessing for the newest iteration of their Plicator implant device, used...

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