Hiatal hernia

Stubborn Digestion Issues? PLAMECA Can Help

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Diagnosis, Ginger, Esophagus, Gastrointestinal tract, Extrapyramidal system, GERD, Gallbladder, Cancer, Irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, Quality of life, Great Way Government, Hiatal hernia, Pancreas, IBS, Lactose intolerance, Stomach, Liver, Digestion, Animal feed

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There are many kinds of digestional disorders. Some are severe, while others are minor (yet uncomfortable) inconveniences. For those managing ongoing digestional discomfort, PLAMECA's Digestissimoh! offers clean, safe, and effective relief.

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  • Is a Great Way to Lighten Digestion Across the Board
    FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There are many kinds of digestional disorders.
  • supplement is a perfect example of a safe, natural, and effective way to manage stubborn digestive issues over time," Fernández explains.
  • uses natural ingredients such as ginger, digestive enzymes, and marine coral to lighten digestion.
  • offers a safe, effective, natural way to lighten their digestion and keep things functioning on a day-to-day basis.

New Trends in Veterinary Medicine for 2024 Include Groundbreaking Treatments for America's Most Popular Pets: Cats, Frenchies and Bearded Dragons

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Breakthrough drugs that can save the lives of thousands of diabetic cats, new approaches to help veterinarians and pet owners recognize and treat illnesses unique to French bulldogs, and how to better care for bearded dragons, America's most popular pet reptile, are just a sample of the more than 800 continuing education sessions that will be offered at the 41st annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX). Presented by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), VMX is the largest global veterinary conference and sets the direction each year for the $104 billion animal health industry. This forum for the latest advances and innovations in animal health will be held January 13 -17, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.

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  • This forum for the latest advances and innovations in animal health will be held January 13 -17, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
  • "The global conference attracts the most distinguished veterinary leaders who will share and teach exciting breakthroughs taking place today across the industry.
  • VMX 2024 will look at new medications, many designed specifically for animals, and how technology is transforming how we diagnose and treat animals.
  • It's a very exciting and promising time to be in veterinary medicine."

Implantica's RefluxStop™ made a substantial impact at the American Foregut Society (AFS)

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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), a medtech company at the forefront of bringing advanced technology into the body, successfully attended the American Foregut Society (AFS) 2023 Annual Meeting held in Dallas, Texas.

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  • ), a medtech company at the forefront of bringing advanced technology into the body, successfully attended the American Foregut Society (AFS) 2023 Annual Meeting held in Dallas, Texas.
  • The meeting included a panel discussion on RefluxStop with 4 leading European KOLs and was moderated by the former president of AFS.
  • The panel reviewed and discussed the promising outcomes data from over 500 RefluxStop procedures performed in Europe.
  • "It is rewarding that outcomes achieved during the CE study can be replicated in a real-world setting.

Penn Highlands Healthcare Marks 100 Bariatric Surgeries at Penn Highlands DuBois

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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In the past nine months, Mrs. Gray has lost 105 pounds as a result of the bariatric surgery she had at Penn Highlands DuBois in July 2022.

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  • In the past nine months, Mrs. Gray has lost 105 pounds as a result of the bariatric surgery she had at Penn Highlands DuBois in July 2022.
  • Megan P. Lundgren, MD, is a general surgeon who specializes in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery at Penn Highlands Bariatric and General Surgery in DuBois.
  • Dr. Lundgren, who recently performed the 100th bariatric surgery in DuBois, established the bariatric program in 2021 at Penn Highlands Healthcare in Northwestern/Central Pennsylvania.
  • “Penn Highlands Healthcare Bariatric Surgery is a blessing!”
    Penn Highlands Healthcare was officially formed in 2011, and is comprised of eight hospitals – Penn Highlands Brookville, Penn Highlands Clearfield, Penn Highlands Connellsville, Penn Highlands DuBois, Penn Highlands Elk, Penn Highlands Huntingdon, Penn Highlands Mon Valley, Penn Highlands Tyrone -- that have served area communities for the past 100+ years.

FundamentalVR Announces Leading Experts in Machine Learning and Robotic Surgery Join Advisory Board

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Together, the five experts will help expand the company's Fundamental Surgery platform, enhancing its robotic and precision simulation capabilities.

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  • Together, the five experts will help expand the company's Fundamental Surgery platform, enhancing its robotic and precision simulation capabilities.
  • The valuable additions to the advisory board will help FundamentalVR expand its offering in robotic surgery, such as the solution created for CMR Surgical (CMR) in 2022.
  • Alongside Dr. Houghton, FundamentalVR welcomes Dr. Philip Woodworth, MD, an advanced ex-military surgeon and advocate for VR, fluorescent visualization, and robotic surgery.
  • "As we continue to invest in our Fundamental Surgery platform, machine learning and robotic surgery are key strategic areas of focus to further enhance the platform's skills transfer abilities and VR environment.

Vishal M. Kothari, MD, FACS is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Saturday, October 2, 2021
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Board Certified General Surgeon Dr. Kothari, is currently serving patients within the Nebraska Medicine healthcare network.

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  • Board Certified General Surgeon Dr. Kothari, is currently serving patients within the Nebraska Medicine healthcare network.
  • Dr. Kothari can also perform surgeries at Nebraska Medical Center, Village Pointe.
  • He continues to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and integrity in all of his professional endeavors.
  • A pillar of his community, Dr. Kothari participates in the annual hernia event, sponsored by the University of Nebraska.

EndoGastric Solutions Announces New Data Confirming the Efficacy of Concomitant Hiatal Hernia Repair and TIF 2.0 Procedure in Providing Symptom Control for GERD Patients

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
Medical devices, Surgery, Health, Hospitals, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Medical specialties, Digestive system surgery, RTT, Hernias, Endoscopy, Gastroenterology, Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair, Hiatal hernia, Hernia repair, Laparoscopy, GERD, Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF® 2.0 procedure) for Reflux, Reimbursement, EsophyX® Technology, EndoGastric Solutions®

These data appear in the current issue of Surgical Innovation and includes the largest prospective series of patients who have undergone this concomitant approach (HH + TIF 2.0).

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  • These data appear in the current issue of Surgical Innovation and includes the largest prospective series of patients who have undergone this concomitant approach (HH + TIF 2.0).
  • Our study confirmed the efficacy of this approach with regard to quality-of-life improvement, symptom control, and reduction in PPI use.
  • Additionally, clinical results have demonstrated that concomitant laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair (LHHR) immediately followed by TIF 2.0 procedure is safe and effective in patients requiring repair of both anatomical defects.
  • Patients with hiatal hernias larger than 2 cm may be included, when a laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair reduces the hernia to 2 cm or less.

ACell Launches Gentrix Hiatal at Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Meeting

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
Medicine, Clinical medicine, Medical specialties, RTT, Digestive system surgery, Hiatal hernia, Endoscopy, Hernia repair, Laparoscopy, Hernia, Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair

Gentrix Hiatal provides physicians a new solution for hiatal hernia repair and reinforcement, with a device that is easy to handle, place, and secure in laparoscopic surgery.

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  • Gentrix Hiatal provides physicians a new solution for hiatal hernia repair and reinforcement, with a device that is easy to handle, place, and secure in laparoscopic surgery.
  • Gentrix Hiatal features a unique pre-cut U-shape with smooth, rounded edges to reinforce the defect while safely conforming to the esophagus.
  • "We are pleased to receive an Innovation of the Year award from the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and to be launching Gentrix Hiatal at such a vibrant meeting," said President and CEO, Patrick McBrayer.
  • "Surgeons using Gentrix Hiatal will find that the ease of handling and conformability of this device makes it ideal for hiatal hernia procedures."

EndoGastric Solutions® Announces New Data Demonstrating pH Control Following TIF 2.0 and Hiatal Hernia Repair Procedures in GERD Patients

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Health, Medical devices, Other Health, General Health, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Medical specialties, RTT, Digestive system surgery, Hernias, Endoscopy, Hiatal hernia, Hernia repair, Hernia, Laparoscopy, Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Significantly, pH scores were normalized in 95 percent of patients with intact hiatal repair at follow-up assessment.

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  • Significantly, pH scores were normalized in 95 percent of patients with intact hiatal repair at follow-up assessment.
  • All patients had positive indications of GERD, 55 of the 97 patients proceeded to hiatal hernia repair with concomitant TIF 2.0 procedure.
  • Key findings among these 29 patients include:
    Twenty-two of the 29 patients had intact hiatal hernia and TIF procedure repairs.
  • Patients with hiatal hernias larger than 2 cm may be included, when a laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair reduces the hernia to 2 cm or less.