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Can We Treat Diarrhea by Stimulating Na+ Absorption?
Drugs designed to increase intestinal absorption of sodium might be the best approach for treatment of diarrheal diseases, according to the Advances in Translational Science article in the January issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Acute diarrheal diseases are the second … Continue reading
Posted in GI Tract, Technology
Tagged absorption, acute, brush border, chlorine, crypt, developing nations, diarrhea, drug development, exchange, intestine, mortality, sodium, treatment, villus
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Can We Treat Chronic HCV Infection Without Interferon?
A potent combination of 2 drugs that directly target the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is effective in patients with chronic infection, and doesn’t require interferon therapy, according to an article in the December issue of Gastroenterology. Patients infected with HCV … Continue reading
Posted in Liver/Biliary, Technology
Tagged Cirrhosis, Clinical Trial, DAA, direct acting antiviral agent, drug development, Fibrosis, HCV, hepatitis C, liver disease, therapy
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