Pre-Referral Workup for GI, Liver Conditions Can Be Optimized
Delphi method can be used to extrapolate externally developed referral guidelines for local implementation
Chronic HCV Diagnosed in 4.2 Percent of Inpatient Cohort
More than 80 percent received follow-up care; cohort was composed of baby boomers
Bariatric Surgery Benefits May Fade With Time
Little is known about the long-term effects of bariatric procedures
Current Cleaning Protocols Not Enough for Endoscopes
Microbes still adhering to endoscopes, even after multi-step disinfection protocols followed
Infliximab Lost Into Feces of Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
Clinical nonresponders have significantly higher fecal concentrations of infliximab
WHO: ‘Ring’ Vaccination for Ebola Very Promising
Initial trials in Guinea show 100 percent effectiveness; larger trials are planned
Urine Test May Help ID Pancreatic Cancer Earlier
Elevated levels of three proteins detected in urine of early-stage pancreatic cancer patients
Review: mHealth Text Messages Promote Medication Adherence
Nine of 13 articles show improvement in adherence rates with mobile health text messages
L-Carnitine May Reduce Muscle Cramps in Patients With Cirrhosis
Dose-dependent effect seen, with greater reduction tied to 1,200 mg/day
AMA Wants Doctor Input on EHRs, Meaningful Use
Doctors encouraged to share stories, e-mail Congress members
