FDA Approves Technivie for Hepatitis C
For people with chronic hepatitis C genotype 4
Review Highlights Surgical Options for Gallbladder Disease
Researchers outline pluses, minuses of various surgical approaches
Improved Metabolic Profile After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
A 3.5-fold AMPK activity increase and 50 percent drop in oxidative stress three months after surgery
Pharmacological Prophylaxis Doesn’t Cut VTE in Cirrhosis
Low rate of VTE in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis; unaffected by pharmacological prophylaxis
Combo Treatments Promising for HIV-HCV Coinfection
Sustained virologic response for ledipasvir and sofosbuvir; and for daclatasvir and sofosbuvir
Autoimmune Risk Up for Relatives of Those With Celiac Disease
Increased risk of nonceliac autoimmune disease for first-degree relatives, spouses of celiac patients
CDC: ACA May Have Boosted Uptake of Preventive Care
Insurance major factor in determining receipt of preventive services
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
Antibodies to Serum Amyloid P Deplete Amyloid Deposits
Phase 1 study shows safe, efficient depletion of deposits in liver, kidney in systemic amyloidosis
