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What Patient Factors Affect Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy?
Bowel preparation is suboptimal for about one third of adults older than 55 undergoing outpatient colonoscopy, says the March issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Diabetes and low level of patient engagement in their own health care contribute to less-than-optimal … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Technology
Tagged bowel preparation, colon cleansing, efficacy, patient factors, safety
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Are IBD Drugs Safe During Pregnancy?
Researchers find no evidence that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during pregnancy, or medical treatment for IBD during pregnancy, increases risk for congenital abnormalities in children. The findings, based on a large database analysis, are published in the January issue of Gastroenterology. … Continue reading
Posted in GI Tract, Technology
Tagged 5-ASA, AZA, birth defect, complication, Crohn's Disease, dangerous, drug, IBD, neonate, pregnancy, pregnant, risk factor, safety, steroid, therapy, treatment, Ulcerative Colitis
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Can We Increase the Sensitivity of Pancreatic Cancer Cells to Chemotherapeutics?
Researchers have identified small molecules that increase the ability of chemotherapeutic agents to kill pancreatic cancer cells and slow tumor growth in mice, according to the February issue of Gastroenterology. One way that chemotherapeutics such gemcitabine, 5-fluorouracil, and platinum-based compounds … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Pancreas, Technology
Tagged chemotherapy, drug, efficacy, Pancreatic cancer, response, safety, sensitivity, therapy, treatment
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Is Cardiac Surgery Safe for Patients With Cirrhosis?
Patients with compensated cirrhosis who undergo cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass do not have greater post-operative mortality or morbidity than other patients who receive this surgery, according to the May issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Advanced liver disease is … Continue reading
Posted in GI Tract, Technology
Tagged ascites, cardiac surgery, Cirrhosis, Complications, heart surgery, hepatic decompensation, liver disease, risk factors, safety, therapy, treatment
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Are Biopsies Safe for Patients with Advanced Liver Disease?
Liver biopsies are relatively safe and well tolerated among patients with advanced chronic hepatitis C, based on data from the HALT-C trial. Liver biopsy analysis provides information for diagnosis and planning of treatment strategies for patients with acute and chronic … Continue reading
Posted in Liver/Biliary, Technology
Tagged Bleeding, Complications, Diagnosis, disease progression, Fibrosis, Liver Biopsy, Platelet Count, safety, Serious Adverse Events
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