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Digestive Disease Week® 2020 is canceled because of coronavirus concerns
The organizers are exploring options for virtual presentation of some content.
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Stick with the full 12-week DAA course for acute HCV
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Microbiome studies may require correction for PPI use
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) alter the microbiome, which may interfere with other drugs and increase risks of other conditions, yet many patients...
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COVID-19 update: Transmission 5% or less among close contacts
New insights from China, CDC
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Probably okay to skip SIBO breath test before starting rifaximin in IBS-D
MAUI, HAWAII – You can’t trust the results.
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Genetic variants in nudix hydrolase linked to thiopurine myelosuppression
MAUI, HAWAII – There was a 27-fold increased risk of thiopurine-induced myelosuppression in IBD patients with NUDT15...
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HLA gene variant predicts anti-TNF antibodies in Crohn’s
MAUI, HAWAII – Maybe “just bypass anti-TNFs altogether” in carriers?
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Obesity expert: Time to embrace growing array of options
MAUI, HAWAII - "Gastroenterologists are in the first line of treatment for obesity management."
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Rising number of young people dying after heavy drinking
This highlights the importance of asking for details about alcohol use during primary care visits.
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HBV: Rethink the free pass for immune tolerant patients
MAUI, HAWAII – Not treating means more liver cancer.