Gastroenterology
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A viral inducer of celiac disease?
A new study shows evidence that reovirus infection during early childhood may prompt T-cell immune response to dietary gluten.
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BRCA2 mutations linked to greater risk for pancreatic cancer
MIAMI BEACH – A higher incidence of pancreatic abnormalities on imaging among BRCA2 mutation carriers may provide a potential screening target.
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Hepatitis B, C appear to raise Parkinson’s risk
Hepatitis B and C appear to raise the risk of later Parkinson’s disease (PD), according to a report published in Neurology.The etiology of...
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Eliminating hepatitis in the United States: A road map
A new report shows how deaths and new infections can be slashed, but some question whether the political will is there.
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Psyllium cut frequency of abdominal pain in pediatric IBS trial
Other effects on stool microbiota and breath hydrogen might have been measured in a larger study population.
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Doubt expressed about potential of any single regimen to treat all hep C
PHILADELPHIA – Individualized care and follow-up will still be needed to treat HCV.
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Heat-stable rotavirus vaccine shows promising results
A new weapon for the fight against rotavirus gastroenteritis appears effective.
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Of six milestones, only two left on route to hep B cure
PHILADELPHIA – As in hepatitis C, it is likely a combination of therapies will be essential to achieve eradication of hep B and infection cure.
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Childhood adiposity tied to NAFLD and elevated ALT in adulthood
Childhood obesity and overweight have implications for adult liver disease.
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Three clinical disorders confound diagnosis of gastroparesis
A detailed history should be taken before advanced diagnostic tests are ordered.
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Therapeutic window is narrow for steroids in alcoholic hepatitis
PHILADELPHIA – The main lesson for discordant data regarding the benefit of corticosteroids for alcoholic hepatitis is that mortality reductions...