Scientists Support Genome Editing to Prevent Disease
Majority of survey respondents support gene editing to treat diseases but not human enhancement
Adding Surveillance to FIT Screening Cuts CRC Mortality
But addition of surveillance is not cost-effective based on Dutch incremental cost-effectiveness ratio
High Epsom Salt Intake Can Lead to Severe Liver Injury
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis might act as risk factor for development of Epsom salt-related liver injury
Communication Program Doesn’t Raise Hospital Liability Costs
The few program events that met eligibility criteria for compensation were not costly to resolve
Azathioprine Appears to Improve Disease Course in Early Crohn’s
Prior bowel resection, smoking, and low hemoglobin tied to Crohn's-related surgery
High Coffee Intake Tied to Lower Mortality in HIV/HCV
Those who drink at least 3 cups daily have 50 percent lower all-cause mortality
State Laws Can Promote Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Mandating health care providers to offer screening increases screening rates, linkage to care
Liraglutide Tied to Significant Weight Loss in Obese
The drug slows gastric emptying of solids, which may be a biomarker of responsiveness
September 2017 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for September 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Vi-Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine Can Prevent Typhoid
Vaccine efficacy was 54.6 percent for Vi-conjugate in human infection model of Salmonella Typhi
