Most cases of rotavirus gastroenteritis seen in primary care practice occur in young children, a multicentre team of European researchers reported in the recently concluded annual meeting of the European Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Graz, Austria. Reuters Health Information
Notably, prior gastrointestinal surgery and systemic antifungal exposure were significantly associated with both a non-albicans Candida spp. and a potentially fluconazole-resistant Candida spp. Critical Care Medicine
Results of a French study do not support a role for human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) infection in the development of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Reuters Health Information
What is the correlation between hepatic vein pressure gradient measurement and Doppler ultrasonography (DUS) in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD)? Liver International
The authors review the current treatment of chronic hepatitis B, with a focus on diagnosis and management of resistance and active management of suboptimal responses. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics