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HCC -- Current Concepts and Considerations
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Alex Befeler, MD, explores the latest clinical information regarding hepatocellular carcinoma, as framed by key data presented at AASLD 2007.
Medscape Gastroenterology
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Colonoscopic Competence Requires Significant Experience
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Technical competence in performing screening and diagnostic colonoscopies is achieved only after participating in at least 150 cases, according to a report in the April issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Reuters Health Information
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Liver Disease Score Predicts Outcome of Variceal Hemorrhage
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In patients with cirrhosis and acute variceal hemorrhage, the MELD (Model for End-stage Liver Disease) score and the need for packed red blood cells (PRBCs) are indicative of early re-bleeding and death, researchers report in the June issue of Gut. Reuters Health Information
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Surgical Intervention in Ulcerative Colitis
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Bret A. Lashner, MD, provides clinical commentary for select feature articles from the literature on the role of surgery in ulcerative colitis; this is followed by a new serial learning outcomes study. Medscape Gastroenterology
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