Certain HIV patients presenting with variceal bleeding may have hepatoportal sclerosis as a noncirrhotic cause of portal hypertension, according to New York City-based researchers. They present case reports on four such patients in the November issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information
Among patients with HIV started on antiretroviral therapy, co-infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) does not appear to lessen gains in CD4 counts -- contrary to some previous reports. Reuters Health Information
A recent study suggests that retinal detachment might be a rare but reported risk associated with fluoroquinolones. What are the implications for your practice? Dr. David Johnson offers commentary. Medscape Gastroenterology
