In this review and commentary: HIV/viral hepatitis coinfection is associated with liver enzyme elevations. What part does HAART play? Medscape HIV/AIDS
This summary from ASCO GI 2008 includes exciting new data on the relationship between KRAS mutation status and response to biologic therapies in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.
Commentary on a study on the effect of H pylori eradication on the risk of developing a new gastric cancer, published August 2008 in The Lancet. Medscape General Surgery
The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) sulindac and its metabolites induce carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes in human colon cancer cells, according to a report in the March 1st International Journal of Cancer. Reuters Health Information
Higher levels of calprotectin in the stool are associated with an increased risk of relapse in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a report by investigators in Italy. Reuters Health Information
This comprehensive review explores the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal stromal tumors, exploring the role of tyrosine kinase inhibitors and other novel treatment options in the management of this disease. Medscape Hematology-Oncology