In obese children who snore, obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a marked increase in the risk of fatty liver disease, according to findings published in the January issue of Chest. Effective obstructive sleep apnea treatment is associated with significant improvements in liver enzyme levels in the majority of these patients. Reuters Health Information
There is significant interaction between cirrhosis and genotype 3 leading to a poor antiviral response in such patients requiring an alternate management strategy. Journal of Viral Hepatitis
Depression and anxiety have been associated with interferon treatment and low treatment adherence. What are the risk factors, and how great is the incidence? Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Regular, long-term use of aspirin is associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer in men, according to findings published in the January issue of Gastroenterology. However, the benefit of aspirin requires weekly doses higher than currently recommended over at least 6 years. Reuters Health Information
Only one-fifth of those with small, nonmetastatic HCC received liver transplantation, what disparities may play a factor? The American Journal of Gastroenterology
New potential targets in the treatment of pancreatic cancer may offer promise in fighting this formidable disease. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Treatment with zinc supplements can cut the severity and duration of acute or persistent diarrhea in children, according to a report in the February issue of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
The results of a new study confirm that KRAS mutations are useful in predicting the response to cetuximab as well as survival in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Reuters Health Information
The risk of substance use relapse after solid organ transplantation is low, according to a report in the February issue of Liver Transplantation. Reuters Health Information
