The risk of acquiring Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD) from surrounding colonized or infected patients -- CDAD pressure -- is an important factor in the transmission of this disease in an endemic setting, according to a study reported in the December 15th issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
This meta-analysis estimates the effect of aspirin in reducing colorectal adenomas, both overall and in subgroups. Journal of the National Cancer Institute
On average, patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) receive an annual dose of diagnostic radiation that is comparable to the dose of naturally occurring radiation to which most Americans and Europeans are exposed, new research suggests. Reuters Health Information
Patients with chronic hepatitis C virus and advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis are at risk for disease progression and hepatic decompensation. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Philip Katz, MD, addresses current and emerging roles for PPIs in the setting of GERD and related conditions, as based on data presented at ACG 2008. Medscape Gastroenterology
