First Human Case of Rat Strain of Hepatitis E Seen in Hong Kong
Infection identified in 56-year-old man who had received a liver transplant in May 2017
September 2018 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for September 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Anti-Reflux Surgery Promising in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
In phase 2 study, surgery for abnormal acid GER in IPF patients was safe, well-tolerated
Implementing EMRs Affects Time Spent With Patients in Clinic
Even after return to pre-EMR efficiency, more time spent on documentation, less on patient interaction
Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Tied to Hip Fracture in Dialysis Patients
Correlation between PPI and hip fracture persisted for subgroups with low, medium, high PPI use
Physicians Often Don’t Address Their Burnout
Same traits that help doctors excel at their jobs make them more likely to experience burnout
Practices Should Set Rules for Staff Social Media Use
Staff social media accounts should be strictly personal, with no info about patients or employees
Single Agent Treats Two Cancers With Same Genetic Cause
Pembrolizumab treated colon cancer, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma in patient with Lynch syndrome
Business Degree Increasingly Useful for Doctors
With increased focus on value, business analysis skills sought after
Lorcaserin Facilitates Weight Loss in Overweight, Obese
Increased weight loss versus placebo with no rise in rate of extended major cardiovascular events
