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Incisionless Heartburn Surgery Now Available At UPMC
People with severe, chronic heartburn that does not respond to medication now have a new surgical treatment option at UPMC that does not require any incisions. Heartburn, which also is known as acid reflux disease, is a condition in which acid from the stomach creeps up into the esophagus and causes a burning sensation in the chest. According to medical literature, as many as 14 million Americans live with acid reflux disease and complications can lead to esophageal cancer.
Nurse Practitioner Scholarships Welcomed, Australian Healthcare And Hospital Association
The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) today welcomed Health Minister Nicola Roxon's announcement of $2.1 million for nurse practitioner scholarships targeting rural and remote areas. The AHHA is the peak national body representing public hospitals, area health services, community health centres and public aged care providers.
Destruction Of Joints By Arthritis: Genetic Disorder Sheds Light On Enzyme's Role In Bone Metabolism
Pycnodysostosis, a condition from which the painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec suffered, is a genetic disease characterized by short stature. This rare disease, surprisingly, provides a window into how joints are destroyed by arthritis. It is caused by deficiency of an enzyme known as cathepsin K which hampers osteoclasts (the cells that break down bone in bone modeling and repair), leading to poor bone resorption and dense, brittle bones.