Daily Archives: February 3, 2017

Genome-wide Association Study Identifies TLL1 Variant Associated With Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Eradication of Hepatitis C Virus Infection

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Gastroenterology Journal

There is still a risk for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development after eradication of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with anti-viral agents. We investigated genetic factors associated with the development of HCC in patients with a sustained viro… Continue reading →

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Doppler Endoscopic Probe Monitoring of Blood Flow Improves Risk Stratification and Outcomes of Patients with Severe Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Gastroenterology Journal

For 4 decades, stigmata of recent hemorrhages in patients with non-variceal lesions have been used for risk stratification and endoscopic hemostasis. The arterial blood flow that underlies the stigmata is rarely monitored, but can be used to determine … Continue reading →

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