Daily Archives: July 12, 2017

The DISINFECTS trial is a prospective randomized trial investigating three methods of reprocessing duodenoscopes: standard high-level disinfection with ortho-phthalaldehyde disinfectant, standard high-level disinfection with a repeated (double) cycle of disinfectant exposure, and standard high-level disinfection followed by ethylene oxide gas sterilization. No significant difference was noted between these reprocessing methods with regard to proportion of duodenoscopes with MDRO contamination, or demonstrating ≥10 CFU or >0 CFU growth of any aerobic bacteria. Continue reading →

Little is known about the absolute risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver-disease related death, in association with metabolic risk factors, for patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Continue reading →

Little is known about the absolute risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver-disease related death, in association with metabolic risk factors, for patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Continue reading →

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is associated with intestinal dysbiosis and symptoms of IBS develop following gastroenteritis. We aimed to study passage of live bacteria through the colonic epithelium, and determine the role of mast cells and vasoactive… Continue reading →

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is associated with intestinal dysbiosis and symptoms of IBS develop following gastroenteritis. We aimed to study passage of live bacteria through the colonic epithelium, and determine the role of mast cells and vasoactive… Continue reading →