FPN || Digestive Disorders

Noninvasive DNA test topped FIT at finding colorectal cancer

Posted on: 19/03/2014 - 20:30

A noninvasive, multitarget stool DNA test detected significantly more cancer than did a fecal immunochemical test in people at average risk for colorectal cancer, but had greater false positive...

Field of Interest: Oncology

Type: News Item

Medicare proposes coverage for hepatitis C screening

Posted on: 06/03/2014 - 20:35

Medicare officials propose to cover screening for hepatitis C virus for adults at high risk of infection as well as a one-time screening for Baby Boomers. The plan, announced in <link...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

NASH liver transplant mortality differs from non-NASH

Posted on: 01/03/2014 - 05:01

Cardiovascular complications and sepsis are two major concerns after liver transplant for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, more so than after liver transplant for other indications. The finding comes...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

Sleeve gastrectomy often worsens GERD

Posted on: 06/02/2014 - 16:10

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy not only fails to improve gastroesophageal reflux disease in most patients who undergo the weight-loss procedure, it actually worsens GERD symptoms in many of them and...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

New website provides guidance on treating hepatitis C, with regular updates

Posted on: 30/01/2014 - 16:35

A new website has been launched that provides the latest information to help guide clinicians on treating patients with chronic hepatitis C and will be updated regularly with developments in this...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

Immunosuppressive therapy ups risk for skin cancers

Posted on: 23/01/2014 - 14:35

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. – Current and previous use of thiopurines, biologics, and combination therapies are all independent risk factors for skin cancer, according to expert analysis given at a conference on...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

Trial immunosuppressive therapy benefits outweigh long-term lymphoma risks in IBD

Posted on: 22/01/2014 - 18:40

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. – The benefits of short-term trial immunosuppressive therapy outweigh the risks in inflammatory bowel disease, but certain patient populations require more vigilance than others, Dr....

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

The price and cost of hepatitis C treatment

Posted on: 16/01/2014 - 19:55

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major cause of liver disease affecting 180 million people globally. HCV infection, both silent and slow in its revelation, and devastating in its...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

Daclatasvir-sofosbuvir combo scores in resistant hepatitis C

Posted on: 15/01/2014 - 22:00

A combined regimen of daclatasvir and sofosbuvir achieved sustained virologic response rates greater than 90% in an industry-sponsored trial involving patients with chronic HCV, according to study...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

Metronidazole linked to increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease

Posted on: 02/01/2014 - 14:10

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. – Exposure to antibiotics other than penicillins, in particular metronidazole and quinolones, was associated with new-onset Crohn’s disease, based on a meta-analysis of observational...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...

Type: News Item

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