Among subjects undergoing colonoscopy screening, cholelithiasis is associated with an increased risk of colorectal adenoma, findings published in the November issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology indicate. Reuters Health Information
A therapy that combines mindfulness meditation and gentle yoga may help soothe symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, a small clinical trial suggests. br / iReuters Health Information/i
Commentary on a study that aimed to identify risk factors for postoperative mortality after colorectal cancer surgery, published in November 2011 in Annals of Surgery. Medscape General Surgery
Scott Plevy, MD, discusses current and emerging issues in biologic strategies for inflammatory bowel disease, as based on key data presented during ACG 2007. Medscape Gastroenterology
The antivirals advisory panel for the US Food and Drug Administration on April 27 voted 18 to 0 in favor of boceprevir as a treatment for chronic hepatitis C virus infection. Medscape Medical News
The risk of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma is significantly elevated in patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a large case-control study of US veterans. Reuters Health Information
