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Entecavir (hepatitis B drug) leads to cross-resistance with HIV drugsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Entecavir should not be used on its own in patients co-infected with HIV - N Engl J Med.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - June 22, 2007 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: info

Do anti-inflammatory drugs cause bleeding during endoscopyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Researchers compared the use of antiplatelets in patients who experienced bleeding with those who did not.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - March 20, 2007 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: info

Naltrexone relieves Chrons disease symptomsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A pilot study suggests a low dose of naltrexone may bring symptom relief to people with Crohn's disease.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - February 7, 2007 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: info

Rifaximin antibiotic improves symptoms in IBS patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A randomized, double-blind study is the first to demonstrate a sustained benefit of an antibiotic for IBS symptoms.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - October 23, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: info

Novel therapy combinations gain ground in treating hepatitisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Studies demonstrate improved virus suppression, identify response factors in treating hepatitis.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - July 31, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

Acute abdominal pain - some clinical tips for diagnosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
"Whether the presentation is conspicuous or dramatic, the diagnosis of AAP often proves elusive", says Dr. Mavru.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - July 31, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

IBS study shows benefit from targeted antibioticsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The study findings support the theory that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is caused by bacterial overgrowth in the gut.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - July 31, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

Transmission of Hepatitis C among family membersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Egyptian and American researchers examine the incidence and risk factors associated with Hepatitis C infection in rural Egypt.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - July 31, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

Contrast MRI provides better screening of living liver donorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A single dose of the contrast agent gadobenate dimeglumine can help liver donors avoid multiple MRI examinations during the screening process.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - July 31, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

NASH trial launched for treatment of liver diseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
NASH is a liver disease that resembles alcoholic liver disease but occurs in patients who drink little or no alcohol.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - July 31, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

Novel therapy combinations gain ground in treating hepatitisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Studies demonstrate improved virus suppression, identify response factors in treating hepatitis.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - May 31, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

Acute abdominal pain - some clinical tips for diagnosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
"Whether the presentation is conspicuous or dramatic, the diagnosis of AAP often proves elusive", says Dr. Mavru.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - May 20, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

IBS study shows benefit from targeted antibioticsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The study findings support the theory that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is caused by bacterial overgrowth in the gut.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - May 20, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

Transmission of Hepatitis C among family membersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Egyptian and American researchers examine the incidence and risk factors associated with Hepatitis C infection in rural Egypt.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - May 20, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

Contrast MRI provides better screening of living liver donorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A single dose of the contrast agent gadobenate dimeglumine can help liver donors avoid multiple MRI examinations during the screening process.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - May 20, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

NASH trial launched for treatment of liver diseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
NASH is a liver disease that resembles alcoholic liver disease but occurs in patients who drink little or no alcohol.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - May 20, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

Hepatitis B viral load, genotype affect liver cancer risk, study findsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Men with the highest viral load had more than seven times the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) compared with men with lower load.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - May 20, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

Long-term use of NSAIDs causes severe intestinal damageEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Chronic users of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have an increased risk of bleeding and visible damage to their small intestine.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - May 20, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

FDA issues new REMICADE (infliximab) warningEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Severe hepatic reactions, including acute liver failure, jaundice, hepatitis and cholestasis, have been reported in postmarketing data.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - May 20, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

Hepatitis C may respond to green tomatoes and mistletoe extractsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A German study which appeared in last month's Digestive Disease Week (DDW 2004), Louisiana shows over 40% response rates.
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology - May 20, 2006 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

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