Gastroenterology
From the Journals
Study linked H2 receptor antagonists, but not PPIs, to dementia
Both drugs are overprescribed in elderly people with many comorbidities.
From the Journals
Burden of HCV-induced cirrhosis expected to shift from men to women
Investigators expect women to become the main burden of HCV care.
From the Journals
Statin use cuts risks in compensated cirrhosis
Hepatic decompensation and mortality dropped 46% in patients with compensated cirrhosis of any etiology.
News
Austedo approved for treatment of tardive dyskinesia
The drug was also approved in April 2017 to treat chorea associated with Huntington’s disease.
News
FDA approves second adalimumab biosimilar for multiple conditions
The biosimilar, called Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm), is approved for all the same indications as Humira.
Feature
Fueling the Alzheimer’s brain with fat
LONDON – In small studies, ketogenic interventions boost cognition for Alzheimer’s patients.
Conference Coverage
Role of fidaxomicin for C. difficile infection continues to evolve
The role of fidaxomicin for treating mild to moderate <i>Clostridium difficile</i> infection is still finding its way.
Pearl of the Month
Unexplained leukocytosis in a hospitalized patient
What’s the most likely diagnosis in otherwise unexplained leukocytosis in a hospitalized patient?
Feature
Award for best hospital goes to … the Mayo Clinic
The U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2017-2018 includes the usual suspects, with the University of Michigan making a big move up the list...
From the Journals
Colonic microbiota encroachment linked to diabetes
The weight of diabetic patients was not a factor in colonic mucosal encroachment.
From the Journals
Campylobacteriosis incidence rises in U.S. from 2004 to 2012
Incidence of campylobacteriosis increased significantly in the United States from 2004 to 2012.