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SAN DIEGO – Nasal colonization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was linked to an increase in surgical site infections and longer hospital stays in patients undergoing major gastrointestinal surgery in a large retrospective study, a finding that surprised investigators who had... »
Terlipressin Shows Some Benefit in Hepatorenal Syndrome
SAN DIEGO – Terlipressin, widely used in Europe for hepatorenal syndrome but not yet approved in the United States, would be a useful option for this difficult-to-treat condition, said transplant hepatologist Dr. James Burton at the annual meeting of the Society of Hospital Medicine. Currently,... »
Antibiotics/Probiotics Helpful in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
NEW ORLEANS – Both probiotics and antibiotics can be considered legitimate, evidence-based treatments for irritable bowel syndrome. The gut flora of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) differs both quantitatively and qualitatively from that of unaffected individuals. The proposed... »
SAN DIEGO – Giving acetaminophen to patients who reported consuming ethanol did not adversely affect markers of liver damage in a meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials. "One of the questions we often get asked... »
Iron Deficiency Anemia 'Unintended Consequence' of Gastric Bypass
SAN DIEGO – About one-quarter of patients referred to a private hematology practice had iron deficiency associated with gastric bypass surgery. In addition, 57% demonstrated symptoms of pica syndrome – a craving for and... »
Enoxaparin May Prevent Portal Vein Thrombosis in Advanced Cirrhosis
SAN FRANCISCO – The anticoagulant enoxaparin appears to prevent portal vein thrombosis in patients with advanced cirrhosis, based on a small Italian study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for... »
SAN DIEGO – Nasal colonization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was linked to an increase in surgical site infections and longer hospital stays in patients undergoing major gastrointestinal surgery in a large... »
Terlipressin Shows Some Benefit in Hepatorenal Syndrome
SAN DIEGO – Terlipressin, widely used in Europe for hepatorenal syndrome but not yet approved in the United States, would be a useful option for this difficult-to-treat condition, said transplant hepatologist Dr. James... »
Antibiotics/Probiotics Helpful in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
NEW ORLEANS – Both probiotics and antibiotics can be considered legitimate, evidence-based treatments for irritable bowel syndrome. The gut flora of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) differs both quantitatively... »
ORLANDO – Bariatric surgery achieved an unprecedented level of safety through 2009, as U.S. surgeons mastered the laparoscopic gastric bypass approach and offered patients gastric banding or gastroplasty, based on data... »
Video Report: Digestive Disease Week 2011 Monday Wrap-Up
Here is a roundup of the latest news presented Monday, May 9, at Digestive Disease Week 2011. Heidi Splete reports. »
Video Report: Digestive Disease Week 2011
Here is a roundup of the latest news presented Sunday, May 8, at Digestive Disease Week 2011. Heidi Splete reports. »
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| May 12 - 21 Departs Oslo, | Pain Management/Neurology/Compliance |
| May 18 - 23 San Francisco, CA | American Thoracic Society (ATS): International Conference |
| May 19 - 22 New York, NY | American Society of Hypertension (ASH): Annual Scientific Meeting |
| May 19 - 22 San Diego, CA | Digestive Disease Week (DDW 2012) |
| May 19 - 22 Sao Paulo, | XXX RADLA 2012: Annual Meeting of Latin American Dermatologists |
| May 19 - 24 Atlanta, GA | American Urological Association (AUA): Annual Meeting |
| May 19 - 23 Stockholm, | European Calcified Tissue Society (ECTS): Annual Congress |
| May 20 - 23 Brisbane, | Australasian College of Dermatologists: Annual Scientific Meeting |