Gastroenterology
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Probiotics and pediatric gastroenteritis
There’s new data that support a treat-to-target approach for patients with gout.
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Two probiotic products don’t prevent gastroenteritis in children, studies show
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FDA approves rifamycin for treatment of traveler’s diarrhea
Rifamycin wins FDA approval for management of E. coli-related traveler's diarrhea.
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Risk of cancer in NAFLD is 91% higher than in control subjects
SAN FRANCISCO – The observed increase is highest in gastrointestinal cancer subjects.
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Chronic liver disease independently linked to increased risk of falls
SAN FRANCISCO – Subjects with viral hepatitis had the strongest association with a history of falls.
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High rates of prescription opioid, benzodiazepine use observed in chronic liver disease
SAN FRANCISCO – Nearly one-quarter were receiving substantial high-dose opioid prescriptions.
From the Journals
No difference for blacks vs. whites in precancerous colorectal neoplasm prevalence: A meta-analysis
Investigators suggest that the age at which screening starts need not differ based on race.
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Good news, bad news about HCV in kidney disease
While new drugs wipe out the virus, outbreaks are still hitting dialysis clinics.
From the Journals
Reviewing the state of HCV and HBV in children
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Antibiotics, antacids before age 2 linked to obesity
Microbiota-altering medications may play a role in development of childhood obesity.
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Appendix linked to Parkinson’s disease in series of unexpected findings
Appendectomy reduces PD risk by about 20%.