A novel intravenous iron formulation, ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject, Vifor International) appears to be particularly effective for the treatment of anemia in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to European researchers. Reuters Health Information
A study shows that the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease and the serum sodium concentration are important predictors of survival among candidates for liver transplantation. Medscape Medical News
The results of a study published in the September issue of Gastroenterology suggest that an extremely poor nutritional status from anorexia nervosa can result in acute and profound alterations in liver function. Reuters Health Information
Colorectal lesions with malignant potential can be differentiated from non-neoplastic polyps during colonoscopy, investigators announced here during Digestive Disease Week 2008. Reuters Health Information
Coinfection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) is associated with substantially higher risk of hepatocellular carcinoma than single infections, but the complex interactions of the viruses vary depending on gender and age, a study from Taiwan shows. Reuters Health Information
