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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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Long-term Maintenance of Remission in Ulcerative Colitis
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William Sandborn, MD, reviews the data on maintenance therapy for ulcerative colitis, which is indicated to prevent symptomatic and endoscopic relapse and to minimize the risk for colectomy and CRC.
Medscape Gastroenterology
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Update on Viral Hepatitis: 2007
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The authors provide a concise review of recent developments in the field of viral hepatitis, based on publications between December 2006 and November 2007.
Current Opinion in Gastroenterology
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Increased Rectal Compliance Plays Limited Role in Adolescent Constipation
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Rectal compliance or distensibility is increased in adolescents with therapy-resistant functional constipation; however, it remains elevated after recovery in many patients, so it seems not to be the main underlying mechanism of constipation in this setting, according to a report in the May issue of Gut. Reuters Health Information
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