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Esophageal Ultrasound Not Definitive for GERD Diagnosis
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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
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Individualized Treatment Duration for HCV Meets With Success
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In patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV), individualizing the duration of peginterferon/ribavirin treatment yields success rates similar to standard 48-week treatment, thus sparing unnecessary costs and side effects, according to results of two randomized controlled studies published in the January issue of Hepatology. Reuters Health Information
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Zinc Supplements Help With Diarrhea in Children
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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
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