| Esophageal Cancer Rates Climb With Obesity; UM Study Finds ...
The rapidly climbing obesity rates in the United States have created a higher risk of esophageal cancer linked to reflux disease. And this has some surgeons wondering if a currently popular procedure to remove the esophagus is as safe in obese patients.
According to a new study at the University of Michigan Health System, obese patients who underwent a procedure called transhiatal esophagectomy primarily for esophageal cancer had outcomes similar to their lean counterparts.
"The type of patient who currently develops esophageal cancer has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. Esophageal cancer used to be primarily squamous cell carcinoma found in people who drank alcohol and smoked excessively. In association with the horrendous epidemic of obesity in this country, we have seen a 350 percent increase of adenocarcinoma over the last 30 years.
Bentz motors in to Johnson Controls plant
The Ossian plant Johnson Controls closed in November will be back in the truck business by the end of the year, with a new owner focused on heavier vehicles. The new owner said it needs more space because it is about to make a big splash in the industry and expects to see a great deal of growth in the next three years. Bentz Transport Products bought the facility on 18 acres in the Ossian Industrial Park for an undisclosed price. The building and property had been listed for sale for $2.5 million. The company is preparing to unveil next month several high-profile products at the nation’s largest trade show for heavy trucks, the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The launch of these products "is driving the need for the new facility," said Keith Bentz, president. "We believe these new products will attract a lot of customer attention and business," he said.
Report Finds Over-the-Counter Drug for Heartburn, Acid Reflux as ...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A widely available nonprescription drug -- Prilosec OTC -- is as effective a treatment for heartburn and acid reflux disease as prescription drugs costing almost 10 times more, according to an analysis from Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs, a public education project of Consumers Union. "Many people with heartburn and acid reflux could save $1,000 to $2,000 a year by taking an over-the-counter drug that's just as effective as high-priced prescription drugs," said Gail Shearer, director of the Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs project. "These are dramatic savings, and illustrate why consumers should talk to their doctors about identifying effective, lower-cost medicines," Shearer added. The over-the-counter drug Prilosec costs $19 to $26 a month on average nationwide, and can be even cheaper at large discount stores.
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