Gastroenterology
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Rise in Clostridium Difficile, Especially Among Kids
Key clinical point: The overall incidence of community acquired CDI is increasing, with the rate of change highest among children. Major finding:...
CE/CME
Chronic Hepatitis C Infection: Bane of Baby Boomers
Although accreditation for this CE/CME activity has expired, and the posttest is no longer available, you can still read the full article.
PURLs
An Antiemetic for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
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Laparoscopic Splenectomy Underutilized in the U.S.
Key clinical point: American general surgeons lag far behind their foreign colleagues in their rate of laparoscopically completed splenectomies....
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FDA Approves Budesonide Rectal Foam for Distal UC
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IBD, Especially Crohn’s Disease, Linked to Cervical Neoplasia
Key clinical point: Women with IBD, especially Crohn’s disease, are at increased risk for developing cervical neoplasia. Major finding: Women with...
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Efficacy, Not Tolerability, of Bowel Prep Is Primary
Key clinical point: Efficacy, not tolerability, of bowel preparation is the primary concern before colonoscopy. Major finding: Up to 20%-25% of...
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VIDEO: New Drug Shows Efficacy in Metastatic CRC
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Timing of Gluten Introduction in Infancy Doesn’t Matter
Key clinical point: No age “window” exists for introducing gluten to avert celiac disease. Major finding: At ages 3-10 years, similar percentages...
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Drug Combinations Found to Increase Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Risk
Key clinical point: Excess risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding occurred with combinations of NSAIDs and selective serotonin reuptake...