Gastroenterology
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Analysis of exhaled volatile organic compounds may accurately detect NASH
Major finding: Analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath to diagnose NASH was 90% sensitive and 69% specific.Data source: A...
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Alpha-fetoprotein useful marker in HCC
Major finding: Each standard deviation unit increase in serum alpha-fetoprotein carried a 1.026 odds ratio for hepatocellular carcinoma.Data...
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Interferon-free regimen cures 100% of hard-to-treat hepatitis C
Major finding: Sustained virological response rates 12 weeks posttreatment were 100% in treatment-naive and prior null responders.Data source: In...
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Feds halt cost sharing for polyp removal in colonoscopy
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Everolimus approval now includes prevention of liver transplant rejection
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Bariatric surgery reduces mortality in obese diabetic patients
Major finding: Weight loss in the first year following bariatric surgery ranges from about 30 kg to more than 50 kg, and the surgery can reduce...
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Anti-TNF agents vary in ability to cross placenta
Major Finding: Ratios of infliximab and adalimumab in samples of cord blood and infant serum to maternal plasma occurred at a median of 160:100...
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Older women with primary biliary cirrhosis responders to UDCA
Major Finding: Women aged 70 and older at presentation for primary biliary cirrhosis had a greater than 90% chance of responding to...
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Intractable vomiting may signal brainstem autoinflammatory disorder
Major Finding: Ten of 70 patients (14%) with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder initially presented to gastroenterologists or internists with...
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Third drug approved for metastatic, treatment-resistant GIST
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Colorectal cancer subtype associated with obesity, inactivity
Major Finding: Each 5-kg/m2 increase in BMI was associated with a 34% increased likelihood of CTNNB1-negative colorectal cancer, but BMI was not...