Flavonols may have a protective effect against the development of pancreatic cancer, especially for current smokers, according to findings published in the October 15th issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology. Reuters Health Information
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is not uncommon after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and is associated with significantly increased mortality risk, according to a report in the November issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information
Chronic HBV infection remains one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease. Emmet Keeffe, MD, MACP, talks about ongoing issues in management, as framed by data presented at AASLD 2007. Medscape Gastroenterology
Transcutaneous cervical esophagus ultrasonography is informative in adults suspected of having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, it is no substitute for ambulatory 24-hour pH-monitoring and esophageal manometry, according to Turkish researchers. Reuters Health Information
Those patients with hepatitis B virus infection who were previously treated with other drugs still respond well to tenofovir, commonly used to treat HIV infection. Medscape Medical News
Interferon-based therapy in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection may cause psychiatric symptoms and worsen symptoms in those with existing psychiatric conditions. However, with appropriate care, treatment for both groups of patients can be successful, researchers report in the November issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information
Zobair M. Younossi, MD, explores the latest in translational research in the setting of liver disease, as based on data presented at AASLD 2007. Medscape Gastroenterology
Levels of osteopontin, a highly overexpressed protein in several types of solid tumors, are predictive of survival in patients with colon cancer, German researchers report. Reuters Health Information
