Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines

Nonceliac Enteropathy: Diagnosis of Villous Atrophy

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 23:00:00 EST

What is the best way to differentiate between celiac disease and nonceliac enteropathy? This study describes.

Coffee Lowers Liver Fibrosis Risk in Certain Patients

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 14:21:42 EST

Researchers have found that increased coffee drinking reduces the risk for liver fibrosis in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Is Lightweight or Heavyweight Mesh Better for Hernia Repair?

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 11:21:12 EST

Commentary on a study that compared lightweight mesh with heavyweight mesh in open inguinal hernia repair, published January 2012 in the British Journal of Surgery.

Patients With IBD Fare Well on Their Travels

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:33:11 EST

Travelers with IBD visiting developed countries had a higher rate of illness vs control patients, but their absolute increased risk was small, and most episodes of illness were mild.

What Is Killing People With Hepatitis C Virus Infection?

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 23:00:00 EST

What is it about hepatitis C that makes it such a potentially deadly disease? This new study takes a close look at the disease.

ACIP Issues 2012 Adult Immunization Schedule

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:38:01 EST

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued the 2012 adult immunization schedule, which has broadened the recommendations for HPV and HBV vaccination.