GI & Hepatology News
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GI & Hepatology News is the official newspaper of the AGA Institute and provides the gastroenterologist with timely and relevant news and commentary about clinical developments and about the impact of health-care policy. The newspaper is led by an internationally renowned board of editors. |
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Video Insights
Select summaries featured in the “From the Pages of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Gastroenterology” section of GI & Hepatology News now include accompanying videos of the studies’ authors discussing their research.
GI & Hepatology News Editorial Board
- Colin W. Howden, MD, AGAF, Editor in Chief
- Joel V. Brill, MD, AGAF
- Barbara H. Jung, MD
- John A. Martin, MD
- Kevin D. Mullen, MD, FRCPI
- David T. Rubin, MD , AGAF
January 2012
Hepatitis C Deaths Now Exceed HIV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is poised to recommend one-time screening of all “baby boomers” for hepatitis C virus, in part because deaths associated with this infection are now more common than HIV related deaths in the United States, CDC officials said.
Noncathartic CTCb Compared Well With Colonoscopy: Pros and Cons of Methods Balanced Out.
When members of the general population were offered colorectal cancer screening, 34% agreed to noncathartic computed tomographic colonography, whereas 22% agreed to have a colonoscopy, in a study published online in the Lancet Oncology.
TNF Blockers: FDA Advises Vigilance
The Food and Drug Administration has asked manufacturers of tumor necrosis factor blockers to enhance their follow-up of pediatric and young adult patients who develop malignancies while on these treatments.
HBV Screening, Prophylaxis Needed Before Chemotherapy
In cancer patients with hepatitis B virus infection, prophylaxis to prevent its reactivation during chemotherapy lowers mortality, however, screening for the virus remains uncommon, said researchers from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Program to Accredit ACOs Launches
The National Committee on Quality Assurance has launched a program to accredit accountable care organizations. The program offers three levels of accreditation based on the readiness of the ACO.
