Daily Archives: August 31, 2016
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In 2 phase II open-label clinical trials, the combination of ABT-493 (NS3/4A protease inhibitor) plus ABT-530 (NS5A inhibitor) achieved sustained virologic response in 96%-100% of patients with HCV genotype 1 or 3 infection and compensated cirrhosis. Continue reading
Heterozygous BMP6 Variants Coupled With HFE Variants
We are in agreement with Daher et al1 in finding hemochromatosis patients with moderate iron overload who are heterozygous for mutations in the BMP6 pro-peptide. Our unit carries out comprehensive genetic testing for disorders of iron metabolism. This… Continue reading
Heterozygous BMP6 Variants Coupled With HFE Variants
We are in agreement with Daher et al1 in finding hemochromatosis patients with moderate iron overload who are heterozygous for mutations in the BMP6 pro-peptide. Our unit carries out comprehensive genetic testing for disorders of iron metabolism. This… Continue reading
Heterozygous BMP6 Variants Coupled With HFE Variants
We are in agreement with Daher et al1 in finding hemochromatosis patients with moderate iron overload who are heterozygous for mutations in the BMP6 pro-peptide. Our unit carries out comprehensive genetic testing for disorders of iron metabolism. This… Continue reading
Diarrhea in a Patient with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Question: A 51-year-old Hispanic woman from Mexico presented to the health department as part of a tuberculosis (TB) contact investigation. Her father had recently died of pulmonary TB. She reported a nonproductive cough for 1–2 weeks. A faint, left … Continue reading
Diarrhea in a Patient with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Question: A 51-year-old Hispanic woman from Mexico presented to the health department as part of a tuberculosis (TB) contact investigation. Her father had recently died of pulmonary TB. She reported a nonproductive cough for 1–2 weeks. A faint, left … Continue reading
Diarrhea in a Patient with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Question: A 51-year-old Hispanic woman from Mexico presented to the health department as part of a tuberculosis (TB) contact investigation. Her father had recently died of pulmonary TB. She reported a nonproductive cough for 1–2 weeks. A faint, left … Continue reading
Unusual Cause of an Umbilical Nodule
Question: A 48-year-old man who received a diagnosis of chronic hepatitis B 20 years ago but was not regularly followed up. He recently received a diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The initial presentation was poor appetite and abdominal pai… Continue reading
Unusual Cause of an Umbilical Nodule
Question: A 48-year-old man who received a diagnosis of chronic hepatitis B 20 years ago but was not regularly followed up. He recently received a diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The initial presentation was poor appetite and abdominal pai… Continue reading
Unusual Cause of an Umbilical Nodule
Question: A 48-year-old man who received a diagnosis of chronic hepatitis B 20 years ago but was not regularly followed up. He recently received a diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The initial presentation was poor appetite and abdominal pai… Continue reading