Long delays in the diagnosis of celiac disease are common and lead to increased morbidity and mortality but is mass screening cost-effective? Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Despite survival gains, concerns about toxicity and tolerability suggest that patients should be selected carefully for this chemotherapeutic regimen. br / iMedscape Hematology-Oncology/i
Commentary on a study on the role of diet in the development of diverticular disease, published August 2008 in The Journal of the American Medical Association. Medscape General Surgery
Recent studies have elucidated novel mechanisms involved in the development of colorectal cancer. This article highlights some of the key findings. Current Opinion in Gastroenterology
A Japanese study adds to accumulating evidence that eradicating H. pylori reduces the risk for gastric cancer, and leads to a call for action in high-risk populations. Medscape Medical News
Transarterial embolization (TAE) is effective for peptic ulcer bleeding after failure of endoscopic hemostasis, researchers from China report in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy online February 2nd. Reuters Health Information