Hepatology
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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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Early Data Find Frozen Fecal Capsules Effective for C. Difficile
Key clinical point: Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) with a frozen capsule formulation could be a practical and cost-effective treatment for...
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FDA Approves Hepatitis C Combination Pill
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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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Herbal-supplement Liver Injuries on the Rise
Key clinical point: Liver injuries related to herbal supplements increased significantly over the past decade. Major finding: Overall, these...
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Intrahepatic Interferon Signaling May Predict Hepatitis C Outcome
Key clinical point: Type I interferon expression may be a way to predict relapse in HCV patients receiving direct-acting antiviral therapy. Major...