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Proteomic Profiling Helps Identify Patients With Liver Cancer
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Proteomic profiling using surface enhanced laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (SELDI-TOF-MS) can accurately identify liver cancer, Boston-based researchers report in the January issue of Clinical Cancer Research. Reuters Health Information
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Pyrazinamide Increases Hepatotoxicity of Anti-Tuberculosis Regimens
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The hepatotoxicity of isoniazid and rifampin is increased when pyrazinamide is added to the treatment of patients with tuberculosis, according to a report in the June 15th issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Reuters Health Information
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COX-2 Inhibitor Plus PPI Best for Preventing NSAID-Related Gastropathy
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Although all of the common gastroprotective strategies reduce the risk of upper gastrointestinal (GI) complications in users of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the combination of a COX-2 inhibitor with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is associated with the largest risk reduction, according to a Canadian study reported in the April issue of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information
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Body Position Affects Gastroesophageal Reflux in Premature Infants
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Postprandial gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in premature infants is increased when infants are placed in the right lateral or supine positions, according to the results of two studies appearing in the Journal of Pediatrics for December. Reuters Health Information
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