Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
C. difficile travels on the soles of our shoes
NEW ORLEANS - Have you considered checking underfoot for the spread of C. difficile?
From the Journals
Multiply recurrent C. difficile infection is on the rise
It is more important than ever to establish the long-term safety of fecal microbiota transplantation.
News
VIDEO: Meta-analysis favors anticoagulation for patients with cirrhosis and portal vein thrombosis
Anticoagulation has significant benefits and does not increase bleeding risk, regardless of the severity of liver failure.
From the Journals
Heritability of colorectal cancer estimated at 40%
Having a first-degree relative with colorectal cancer doubles to triples the risk of disease.
From the Journals
Daily probiotics have no effect on infections causing child care absences
There seems to be little difference between probiotics and placebo in preventing infections in young children, but age may play a role.
Opinion
Hepatitis C is a pediatric disease now
The baby looked perfect: healthy term male, weight at the 60th percentile, normal exam. The mother, a 26-year-old diagnosed with hepatitis C virus...
News
ACIP approves new hepatitis A vaccine draft recommendations
New recommendations from ACIP target susceptible hepatitis A populations.
From the Journals
Liver disease doubles risk of colorectal cancer
New screening recommendations for patients with chronic liver diseases are now being considered.
Conference Coverage
HCV/HIV-coinfected teens rapidly progress to advanced liver disease
MADRID – Nearly one-quarter of HCV/HIV-coinfected teens have advanced hepatic fibrosis by age 20.
From the Journals
Aspirin triples major bleeding risk after age 75 years
Should MI and stroke patients over age 75 years be taking both aspirin and proton pump inhibitors?
From the Journals
Relatives of NAFLD patients: 12-fold higher risk
Close relative with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease indicates risk.