The safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of two dose schedules and two infusion times for panitumumab are compared in patients with advanced solid malignancies. Clinical Colorectal Cancer
Does the addition of a probiotic-containing yogurt to a drug therapy regimen help in the treatment of H. pylori? This study investigates. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin therapy is no longer restricted to treatment-naive patients and may be used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus infection in patients with compensated liver disease. Medscape Medical News
New European guidelines make recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of hepatitis C infection, including adjusting therapy based on viral replication rate. Medscape Medical News
Trends for inflammatory bowel disease in the United States mimic those seen in Europe; the role of vitamin D in inflammation and immune regulation is suspected. Medscape Medical News
In a systematic review, weight loss or increased physical activity reduced liver fat and improved glucose control and insulin sensitivity in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. br / iReuters Health Information/i