VIENNA, AUSTRIA--(Marketwire - October 20, 2008) - Given Imaging Ltd. (NASDAQ: GIVN) today announced that interim results of a study presented at the 16th United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW) 2008 conference taking place in Vienna, Austria, from October 18 - 22, demonstrated substantial agreement with colonoscopy in the detection of active ulcerative colitis (UC). Active UC is associated with an increased risk of colorectal dysplasia and cancer, and regular surveillance is required(1).
