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Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy Reduces Extrahepatic Manifestations of HCV

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

Publish Date May 12, 2021

Studies have demonstrated an association between direct-acting antiviral therapy and a reduction in both the incidence and severity of extrahepatic manifestations of HCV.

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Liver Cancer Profile Differs in Black Patients With Hep C

Publish Date May 12, 2021

Black patients have better liver function at the time of hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis.

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Predictors of Relapse in Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B Who Discontinue Nucleos(t)ide Analogue Therapy

By

Sweta Gupta

Publish Date May 11, 2021

Researchers analyzed data from patients with chronic hepatitis B to identify predictors of relapse in those who discontinued NAs and determined if existing rules for stopping NA therapy can be improved.

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New Algorithm Predicts Advanced Liver Disease

Publish Date May 11, 2021

The CIRRhosis Using Standard tests algorithm could use results of routine blood tests to identify patients at high risk for advanced liver disease

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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Linked to Poor Outcomes in Patients With Heart Failure

By

Colby Stong

Publish Date May 6, 2021

Investigators sought to determine the prevalence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and establish its prognostic value in patients with heart failure.

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Bariatric Surgery Reduces Cancer Risk in Patients With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Obesity

By

Emily Pond

Publish Date April 26, 2021

Investigators examined the effects of bariatric surgery on cancer risk in patients with NAFLD and severe obesity.

Surgery Information Center

High Anesthesiologist Volume Tied to Better Outcomes for Complex GI Surgical Cases

Publish Date April 12, 2021

Adults undergoing complex GI cancer surgery have a lower risk for adverse postoperative outcomes when receiving care from high-volume anesthesiologists.

Gastroenterology Information Center

pH Meter and pH Paper May Be Useful for Monitoring Tube-Fed Children With Neurologic Impairment and GERD

By

Colby Stong

Publish Date April 6, 2021

Investigators analyzed the agreement among pH paper, hand-held pH meters, and laboratory pH meters for gastric pH measurements in tube-fed children with neurological impairments and GERD.

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Disparities in the Diagnosis and Management of IBD Among Different Racial and Ethnic Groups

By

Vincent Soreca

Publish Date March 30, 2021

Researchers sought to identify disparities in the care and outcomes of patients with IBD of differing races and ethnicities, in order to improve health care equity.

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Streamlining Management of Acute Gastroenteritis in Pediatrics

By

Michelle Lampariello

Publish Date March 29, 2021

A clinical decision-making tool successfully reduced treatment time for pediatric acute viral gastroenteritis.