First proof-of-concept study shows AMG 714 (anti-IL-15 monoclonal antibody) potentially protects celiac patients from inadvertent gluten exposure Washington, DC (May 22, 2018) — An investigational new drug offers hope of relief for celiac disease patients who are inadvertently exposed to gluten while on a gluten-free diet. Findings of the first phase

Researchers have hope for immunotherapy approach that reinvigorates body’s natural defense against bowel cancer Washington, DC (May 22, 2018) — For the first time in humans, researchers will test a two-pronged approach to treat advanced stage colorectal cancer (CRC), potentially increasing life expectancy. Combining a DNA vaccine, which boosts the body’s

Oral-delayed release methylene blue aids in finding cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions Washington, D.C. (May 22, 2018) — Ingestion of a blue dye tablet during bowel prep for colonoscopy could be a significant advance in the early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC). When used in conjunction with colonoscopy, the blue dye increased

WHAT: A webinar media briefing with researchers to preview studies being presented at DDW® 2018 in Washington, DC WHO:                Michael B. Wallace, MD, MPH, professor of medicine and a primary investigator on the Phase III Trial Francisco Leon, MD, PhD, former CEO/CMO of Celimmune, currently a consultant for Amgen Inc. Toan Pham, a PhD candidate and

Digestive Disease Week® 2018 — Media Registration Now Open Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) will host its annual scientific meeting in Washington, D.C., from June 2-5, 2018, bringing together physicians, researchers, and academics from across the world. Recognized as a top 50 medical meeting, this is your opportunity to learn cutting-edge

Bethesda, MD (June 26, 2017) — Highlighting the most relevant, up-to-date and cutting-edge science, Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) is the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers and academics in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery, and 2017 saw a successful meeting. DDW is jointly sponsored by the American Association for

Researchers cite future role in improving acceptance, accuracy of colonoscopy Chicago, IL (May 8, 2017) — New research shows that an 18-mm magnetized capsule colonoscope, which can be paired with standard medical instruments, successfully performed intricate maneuvers inside the colon while guided by an external magnet attached to a robotic arm.

Less-invasive method also allows patients to return home on same day Chicago, IL (May 7, 2017) — A new study finds that individuals struggling with obesity who are not candidates for weight-loss surgery can benefit substantially from non-surgical endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2017, the

Study finds enzyme breaks down small amounts of gluten within the digestive system Chicago, IL (May 7, 2017) — Researchers have found that taking an enzyme tablet while consuming foods containing gluten prevents a significant amount of it from entering the small intestine. This could enable gluten-sensitive patients to ingest small

Researchers say carriers of a specific genotype could be evaluated earlier for liver transplants Chicago, IL (May 6, 2017) — Genotyping of patients with advanced cirrhosis from hepatitis C virus could help health-care professionals predict the likelihood of improvement after successful hepatitis C treatment, thus minimizing the need for liver transplants.