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New techniques help in fight against esophageal cancer
Published December 2, 2008, 7:29 am, International Herald Tribune
Diagnosed early, esophageal cancer is usually curable but for about 90 percent of patients, early detection and treatment are missed and the outcome is fatal. But now there are simpler and safer alternatives for detecting and treating an esophageal problem even before it becomes a serious precancer.
Finding, and treating, esophageal cancer
Published December 2, 2008, 6:32 am, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Half a century ago, my grandmother died of esophageal cancer. For decades preceding her death, a bottle of milk of magnesia was her steady companion because she suffered daily from heartburn, now known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. But many years passed before a link was clearly established between chronic irritation of the esophagus by stomach acid and this usually fatal cancer. ...
XenoPort Reports Results from a Phase 2 Clinical Trial of XP19986 as a Treatment for the Symptoms of Gastroesophageal ...
Published December 2, 2008, 4:47 am, Centre Daily Times
XenoPort, Inc. (Nasdaq:XNPT) announced today top-line results from a Phase 2 clinical trial that examined the ability of XP19986 ( arbaclofen placarbil ) extended-release tablets to reduce symptoms experienced by subjects with gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. The primary analysis comparing XP19986 to placebo did not reach statistical significance. However, pre-defined subgroup analyses ...
XenoPort Reports Results from a Phase 2 Clinical Trial of XP19986 as a Treatment for the Symptoms of Gastroesophageal ...
Published December 2, 2008, 4:30 am, Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
SANTA CLARA, Calif.----XenoPort, Inc. announced today top-line results from a Phase 2 clinical trial that examined the ability of XP19986 extended-release tablets to reduce symptoms experienced by subjects with gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.
ASID show house featured work by four local talents
Published December 2, 2008, 12:43 am, The Woodlands Villager
A show house designed by members of The American Society of Interior Designers, Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, drew large crowds during its open house run Nov. 8-23.
Esophageal Cancer
Published December 1, 2008, 7:19 pm, New York Times
Esophageal cancer is a malignant (cancerous) tumor of the esophagus, the muscular tube that moves food from the mouth to the stomach. Reference from A.D.A.M.
Finding, and Treating, Esophageal Cancer
Published December 1, 2008, 6:54 pm, New York Times
For about 90 percent of patients with esophageal cancer, early detection and treatment are missed, and the outcome is fatal.
At last, vindication - Army Community - Army Discussions - Army Times
Published December 1, 2008, 5:53 pm, Army Times
The National Vietnam and Gulf War Veterans Coalition applauds the Veterans’ Affairs Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War illness for the release of its thorough review of research into illnesses among veterans of Operation Desert Storm.
Laparoscopic approach to retrorectal cyst
Published December 1, 2008, 7:28 am, EurekAlert!
Retrorectal cysts are rare benign lesions in the presacral space which are frequently diagnosed in middle-aged females. A research group from Czech reported their experience with two female patients who were diagnosed as retrorectal cyst and were managed using laparoscopic approach.
A new light on work-related fatigue
Published December 1, 2008, 7:28 am, EurekAlert!
A research group from Tao-Yuan General Hospital of Taiwan, China examined the associations between the objective health indicators and the high need for recovery (NFR) after work. They found that for apparently healthy workers, high NFR after work is not simply a subjective experience. Objective health measures, such as elevated ALT and increased waist circumference, should be carefully ...
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