Monthly Archives: February 2009

New Incision-Free Procedure For Severe Acid Reflux (Medical News Today)

A national leader in incision-free surgery performed through natural orifices, the Center for Scarless Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center is now offering patients with severe, chronic acid reflux disease a unique incision-free procedure called TIF, or transoral incisionless fundoplication.

New Incision-Free Procedure For Severe Acid Reflux

A national leader in incision-free surgery performed through natural orifices, the Center for Scarless Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center is now offering patients with severe, chronic acid reflux disease a unique incision-free procedure called TIF, or transoral incisionless fundoplication.

New Incision-Free Procedure For Severe Acid Reflux

A national leader in incision-free surgery performed through natural orifices, the Center for Scarless Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center is now offering patients with severe, chronic acid reflux disease a unique incision-free procedure called TIF, or transoral incisionless fundoplication.

Trend Data Show Hospital and Doctor Visits Soared for Some Conditions (Newswise)

Americans visited a hospital outpatient department or office-based provider for high cholesterol 300 percent more often in 2006 than they did in 1996.

Ear, nose, throat specialists seek to educate on concerns (The Fort Morgan Times)

February is Kids’ Ear, Nose and Throat Health Month and otolaryngologists — medical doctors who specialize in treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck — want to educate parents and other caregivers on common pediatric ENT health concerns.

Ear, nose, throat specialiasts seek to educate on concerns (The Fort Morgan Times)

February is Kids’ Ear, Nose and Throat Health Month and otolaryngologists — medical doctors who specialize in treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck — want to educate parents and other caregivers on common pediatric ENT health concerns.

New Incision-Free Procedure for Severe Acid Reflux (Newswise)

A national leader in incision-free surgery performed through natural orifices, the Center for Scarless Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center is now offering patients with severe, chronic acid reflux disease a unique incision-free procedure called TIF, or transoral incisionless fundoplication.

More benefits from Kangen (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

RECENTLY, I wrote the health benefits of Kangen miracle water. The response was tremendous. I will answer the readers’ most common questions.

Health Highlights: Feb. 27, 2009 (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

FDA Slaps Muscle-Spasm Warning on Heartburn Drug (Fox News)

Federal health officials are adding their sternest warning to a heartburn drug that has been linked to muscle spasms.

Heartburn drug tied to muscle spasms, tics (MSNBC)

Federal health officials are adding their sternest warning to a heartburn drug from Wyeth that has been linked to muscle spasms.

Popular Stomach Drugs Need New Warnings, FDA Says (Update1) (Bloomberg)

Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) — Stomach treatments taken by more than 2 million Americans must carry new warnings about the risks of long-term or high-dose use, regulators said.

FDA slaps warning on heartburn drug tied to spasms (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Federal health officials are adding their sternest warning to a heartburn drug that has been linked to muscle spasms. The Food and Drug Administration said the drug, widely known as Reglan, has been shown to cause spasms and tics when used for long periods of time or at high doses.

FDA slaps warning on heartburn drug tied to spasms (AP via Yahoo! News)

Federal health officials are adding their sternest warning to a heartburn drug that has been linked to muscle spasms.

FDA slaps warning on heartburn drug tied to spasms (San Francisco Chronicle)

Federal health officials are adding their sternest warning to a heartburn drug that has been linked to muscle spasms. The Food and Drug Administration said the drug, widely known as Reglan, has been shown to cause spasms and tics when used for long periods of…

FDA puts black box warning about spasms on heartburn drug from Wyeth, others (Canadian Business)

Federal health officials are adding their sternest warning to a heartburn drug from Wyeth that has been linked to muscle spasms.The Food

FDA puts black box warning about spasms on heartburn drug from Wyeth, others (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

WASHINGTON – Federal health officials are adding their sternest warning to a heartburn drug from Wyeth that has been linked to muscle spasms. The Food and Drug Administration said Wyeth’s pill Reglan has been shown to cause spasms and tics when used for long periods of time or at high doses.

Chocolate and your health: Guilty pleasure or terrific treat? (Newsday)

Does chocolate deserve its bad rap, or is it the latest thing in health foods? The answer is both, depending on how you eat it.

Magnetic Device Studied As Treatment For Heartburn And Acid Reflux (Medical News Today)

More than 20 million Americans suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), experienced by many as chronic heartburn. Medication offers short-term relief for some sufferers of this disease. For those seeking a non-prescription alternative, a magnetic device, currently being evaluated at UC San Diego Medical Center, may provide a long-term solution.

Magnetic Device Studied As Treatment For Heartburn And Acid Reflux

More than 20 million Americans suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), experienced by many as chronic heartburn. Medication offers short-term relief for some sufferers of this disease. For those seeking a non-prescription alternative, a magnetic device, currently being evaluated at UC San Diego Medical Center, may provide a long-term solution.