Why Join SIG 3, Voice and Upper Airway Disorders?
Consider becoming a SIG 3 affiliate to connect with peers who share a passion for treating voice and upper airway disorders.
What would you say to encourage other colleagues to join SIG 3?
SIG 3 provides valuable opportunities to discuss clinical practice and research in voice and upper airway disorders, get advice from colleagues, and form lasting relationships with other clinicians with similar interests. If you have a strong interest in voice and upper airway disorders and want to expand your knowledge and your practice, it is an excellent resource.
How has your involvement in this SIG improved your understanding of...
Source: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Press Releases - May 17, 2019 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Maia Braden Tags: Academia & Research Health Care Private Practice Schools Slider Speech-Language Pathology Speech Disorders upper airway disorders voice Voice Disorders voice therapy voice training Source Type: blogs
Optical Fibers for 3D Tissue Imaging Inside Body
Researchers at RMIT University in Australia have developed a technique to allow an optical fiber probe to obtain 3D images of tissues deep within the body. The technology could pave the way for minimally invasive 3D optical biopsies.
An optical biopsy allows clinicians to view tissues in real-time within their native environment, and avoids the need to remove tissue and analyze it in a lab elsewhere. At present, optical probes are used in medicine, but they typically provide a two-dimensional view of the tissues they image.
A new approach to micro-endoscopy developed by RMIT researchers may unlock 3D views of imaged tissue...
Source: Medgadget - April 29, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Materials Medicine Pathology Surgery Source Type: blogs
Self-Inflating Swallowable Capsule for Weight Management
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have developed a swallowable self-inflating capsule, which enlarges within the stomach under the influence of a hand-held magnet. By filling a portion of the stomach, the balloon induces a sense of fullness, helping obese patients to reduce the amount they eat. The capsule is conceived as a non-invasive alternative to current intragastric balloons used in treating obesity, which are delivered under sedation using an endoscope.
Intragastric balloons are a well-established treatment for obesity in patients who struggle to control their eating. However, the balloo...
Source: Medgadget - April 29, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: GI Medicine Source Type: blogs
PlasmaTYPHOON Endoscope Drying and Storage Device: Interview with Dr. Daniel Vinteler, CEO and Founder of PlasmaBiotics
PENTAX Medical, a global medical technology developer originally founded in Japan, provides the PlasmaTYPHOON Endoscope Drying and Storage Device through its controlling interest in PlasmaBiotics, a company based in France. The system aims to significantly reduce the risk of bacterial contamination of endoscopy equipment through a drying procedure and active storage in a biocidal environment.
Making sure that an endoscope is completely dry after sterilization will minimize the risk of bacterial growth during storage. The PlasmaTYPHOON device can dry an endoscope within five minutes (the drying time depends on the endoscope...
Source: Medgadget - April 24, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Exclusive GI Public Health Source Type: blogs
Diagnosing Esophageal Cancer More Accurately: Interview with Mark Rutenberg, CEO of CDx Diagnostics
Cancer of the esophagus is often related to chronic heartburn, something patients too often end up ignoring. The onset of the potentially deadly disease can be detected, though, given good enough imaging and regular screenings. The imaging component, that we’re particularly interested in, relies on physicians to take biopsies of random bits of the esophageal tissue and to then examine it under the microscope. Since precancerous cells are spread out randomly, it is very easy to miss the development of cancer.
CDx Diagnostics has developed a technology that allows physicians to take more comprehensive samples and to ha...
Source: Medgadget - March 13, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Editors Tags: Exclusive GI Pathology Surgery Source Type: blogs
Blood Test for Early Stage Cancer Diagnosis: Interview with Dr. Van Etten, CMO of Laboratory for Advanced Medicine
The Laboratory for Advanced Medicine (LAM), a biotechnology company headquartered in the US, offers non-invasive, early stage cancer detection tests that will use the IvyGene Platform. These IvyGene tests are based on detecting genomic DNA shed by cancer cells into the blood stream. By assessing cell-free DNA found in blood samples, the company can measure the extent to which methyl groups are present in DNA at certain locations in order to detect the presence of cancer. Many cancers demonstrate very distinctive DNA methylation patterns, making this an effective way to detect a very small number of cancer cells in the body...
Source: Medgadget - March 4, 2019 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Diagnostics Exclusive Oncology Pathology Source Type: blogs
MKSAP: 60-year-old woman with H. pylori gastritis
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians. A 60-year-old woman is evaluated 1 month after completing a 14-day course of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy consisting of amoxicillin, clarithromycin, and omeprazole. Initial upper endoscopy before treatment showe d patchy gastric erythema with no ulcers or erosions, and biopsies revealed H. pylori gastritis. Currently, she […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 16, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/mksap" rel="tag" > mksap < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Gastroenterology Source Type: blogs
Artificial Intelligence Automatically Spots Polyps During Colonoscopies (Interview)
Artificial intelligence is making big strides in a variety of medical fields, including radiology, oncology, and even ophthalmology. Now a company called Wision AI, based in Shanghai, Cina, is adapting artificial intelligence vision software to help doctors spot polyps during a colonoscopy. The technology is meant for real-time use and the procedure itself doesn’t change much from existing colonoscopies.
We spoke with JingJia Liu, Cofounder and CEO of Wision AI about the company technology, how it works, and what it is capable of already.
Medgadget: Can you briefly describe your company’s technology and ...
Source: Medgadget - December 4, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Editors Tags: Exclusive GI Informatics Surgery Source Type: blogs
You Drank What?
A 3-year-old boy presented to the ED after ingesting a liquid in an unmarked bottle. His parents said he vomited a few times before ED arrival. His initial vital signs were a blood pressure of 92/54 mm Hg, heart rate of 114 bpm, respiratory rate of 20 bpm, and pulse oximetry of 98% on room air. The parents reported that he may have ingested a cleaning solution known to contain aluminum hydroxide.The patient was breathing comfortably, and his airway was monitored closely in the ED. He had no oropharyngeal edema or erythema, and his lung sounds were clear. His mother said she did not think he drank too much of the fluid. ...
Source: The Tox Cave - December 3, 2018 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
Beware the hazards of over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications
A 30-year old male patient was recently admitted to my service via the emergency department. He came in complaining of abdominal pain and dark tarry stools. He mentioned a recent fall resulting in knee pain for which he had been taking 400 mg ibuprofen four times daily. He underwent upper GI endoscopy and was diagnosed […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - November 29, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/abeer-arain" rel="tag" > Abeer Arain, MD, MPH < /a > Tags: Meds Gastroenterology Source Type: blogs
HOW TO Support Patient Education Through Technologies?
There’s nothing new about an information-savvy patient. The novelty is the array of digital technologies and internet-based communication tools aiming at appeasing that appetite beyond just asking doctors for advice. How could medical professionals help their patients understand the most possible about diseases, drugs, treatments and alternative care with the help of innovative means? Here’s our overview.
Like it or not, patients google symptoms
One of the most visible consequences of digital health is the change in the relationship between patients and doctors. The latter are not the exclusive source of medical inform...
Source: The Medical Futurist - October 2, 2018 Category: Information Technology Authors: nora Tags: Empowered Patients From Chance to Choice Healthcare Design Medical Professionals Social media in Healthcare communication digital digital health doctor-patient doctor-patient relationship future health communication patient educati Source Type: blogs
MKSAP: 48-year-old man with a 4-week history of heartburn
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians.
A 48-year-old man is evaluated for a 4-week history of heartburn that awakens him at night. The symptoms occur about three times per week. He has been taking over-the-counter antacids with incomplete relief. Food triggers include coffee and spicy foods. He has not had unintentional weight loss or difficulty swallowing.
Physical examination and laboratory studies are normal.
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
A. Ambulatory esophageal pH monitoring
B. Esophageal manometry
C. Tr...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - September 11, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/mksap" rel="tag" > mksap < /a > Tags: Conditions Gastroenterology Source Type: blogs
Introducing Gastroenterology Tag Ontology
In 2016, the Gastroenterology Tag Ontology (GTO) was developed to better curate and co-localize academic discussion on Twitter, following the lead of our Urology, Radiology, and Hematology/Oncology colleagues at the time. A total of 9 leading GI, GI surgical societies, and 6 journals on Twitter at the time participated in generating a list of hashtags, see table below. These hashtags could be loosely categorized into 10 general gastroenterological subtopics including cancer-related, endoscopy, functional disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, liver, motility disorders,…ContinuedThe postIntroducing Gastroenterology Ta...
Source: Connecting the dots in healthcare social media – Symplur - September 7, 2018 Category: Information Technology Authors: Austin Chiang MD MPH Tags: Connecting the dots in healthcare social media Gastroenterology Tag Ontology Source Type: blogs
Malchemy: Converting health to sickness
Alchemy is an ancient pursuit dating back some 40 centuries, an effort to explore immortality, panaceas that cure any and all human diseases, and the conversion of, say, lead to gold to generate endless riches. It was also a collection of efforts that helped divine scientific exploration and explore early chemistry.
So what is “malchemy”?
Malchemy (mal = bad) is my term for the magical conversion of healthy, slender, well-adapted humans with healthy skin, bones, teeth, and gastrointestinal tracts to that of obese, fatigued, bloated, red-faced, disease-plagued humans, a startling and dramatic transformation. Whi...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 30, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: News & Updates blood sugar grain-free grains Inflammation undoctored wheat belly Source Type: blogs
Do you get brain fog with probiotics?
We may now have an explanation for the people who experience brain fog with probiotic use.
We already know that intolerance to prebiotic fibers within the first 60 minutes of ingestion have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, SIBO. If you experience excessive gas, bloating, abdominal discomfort, or diarrhea within the first hour of consuming, say, inulin, a raw white potato, or legumes, it is virtually certain that you have SIBO that must be addressed if you desire full recovery of health. Recall that uncorrected SIBO can account for fibromyalgia, IBS, restless leg syndrome, psoriasis, and marked long-term potential for...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - August 4, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: News & Updates Source Type: blogs
