Gastroenterology
From the Journals
AGA Guideline: Treatment of opioid-induced constipation
Laxative therapies, including stimulant laxatives are recommended; for truly laxative-refractory constipation, a trial of peripherally acting mu-...
From the Journals
Even modest alcohol use may worsen NAFLD
Modest alcohol consumption was associated with significantly less improvement in steatosis and significantly lower odds of NASH resolution.
Conference Coverage
Should PCPs take over chronic HCV treatment?
ESTES PARK, COLO. – “Any patient with chronic HCV with stage 2 fibrosis or less should be treated by their primary care provider,” said Dr....
From the Journals
Mailing out fecal tests may improve CRC screening rates
Targeting patients overdue for CRC screening with mailed fecal immunochemical tests improved screening rates.
Conference Coverage
Prepare for ‘the coming tsunami’ of NAFLD
NEW ORLEANS – It’s time for primary care physicians to stop ignoring NASH, an expert says.
Conference Coverage
Immunosuppression often triggers skin side effects
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. – Children experience a wide range of cutaneous manifestations of immunosuppression.
From the Journals
Genetic composition of HCV changes with HIV coinfection
From the Journals
Weight gain linked to progression of fibrosis in NAFLD patients
Degree of weight change was associated with risk of fibrosis progression; those who lost weight reduced their risk.
Clinical Inquiries
What’s the best secondary treatment for patients who fail initial triple therapy for H pylori?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Treating patients with Helicobacter pylori infection who have failed clarithromycin-based triple therapy with either...
Article
Diverticulitis: A Primer for Primary Care Providers
Although accreditation for this CE/CME activity has expired, and the posttest is no longer available, you can still read the full article.
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News from the FDA/CDC
Liver cancer death rates down for Asians and Pacific Islanders
Long-term decrease bucks the larger trend of rising rates.