Although hepatitis E virus (HEV) may be endemic in Afghanistan, US personnel appear to be in little danger of disease, researchers report in the online November issue of the Journal of Infectious diseases. Reuters Health Information
Patients with short bowel syndrome may benefit from tube feedings even beyond the postoperative period, according to a report from France. Reuters Health Information
Almost half of patients with irritable bowel syndrome experienced long-term symptom relief after 12 weeks of hypnotherapy, according to a recent study. Medscape Medical News
Does a high serum vitamin D level offer protection from colorectal cancer--or might it actually increase risk? This prospective study of male smokers yields surprising results. American Journal of Epidemiology
An Australian study shows that the pathology caused by Clostridium difficile appears to be due to toxin B rather than toxin A, as previously thought. Reuters Health Information
Performing colonoscopies every 1 to 2 years rather than every 2 to 3 years reduces the risk of colorectal cancer in families with Lynch syndrome from 10% to 6%, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information
