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Maternal use of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in addition to administration of hepatitis B immune globulin and hepatitis B vaccine to infants born to hepatitis B e antigen-positive pregnant women does not further lower the rate of hepatitis B virus transmission

Maternal Use of TDF Doesn’t Further Reduce HBV Transmission

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Findings in setting with low HBV transmission with administration of hepatitis B immune globulin, vaccine

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, March 2-5

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The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting/World Allergy Congress The annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma...
Fecal levels of volatile organic compounds are associated with response to dietary intervention in patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Volatile Organic Compounds in Feces Tied to Diet Response

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In IBS, fecal VOC profiling may be useful for predicting responses to dietary interventions
Diaphragmatic breathing can reduce belching and proton pump inhibitor-refractory gastroesophageal reflux

Diaphragmatic Breathing Tied to Less Belching in GERD

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The therapy is associated with reduced symptoms in patients with PPI-refractory gastroesophageal reflux
Calcium supplements

Calcium ± Vit D Supplements Up Risk of Colon Adenomas, Polyps

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Late effect findings of sessile serrated adenomas, polyps in those taking calcium with/without vitamin D

February 2018 Briefing – Gastroenterology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for February 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Interventions for diet-treated chronic illnesses may increase the risk for disordered eating in children

Diet-Treated Chronic Illness May Lead to Disordered Eating

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In most studies examined, diet-treated chronic illness preceded disordered eating in children
For patients with stage III colon cancer

Higher Nut Consumption May Cut Recurrence, Death in Colon CA

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Benefit in disease-free and overall survival confined to tree nut intake in subgroup analysis
Alternatives to whole liver transplants for children have become safer

Alternatives to Whole Liver Transplants Feasible for Children

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Alternatives helped to improve outcomes 2002 to 2015, indicating new ways to increase organ supply
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is associated with a lower rate of gestational diabetes mellitus and excessive fetal growth

Sleeve Gastrectomy Tied to Drop in GDM, Excessive Fetal Growth

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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy also tied to SGA and low birth weight neonates, lower c-section rates