Monthly Archives: December 2018

“My Southern Health”: Expert Q&A on staying healthy during the holidays

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Discovery could lead to neutralizing West Nile virus

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and colleagues have isolated a human monoclonal antibody that can “neutralize” the West Nile virus and potentially prevent a leading cause of viral encephalitis (brain inflammation) in the United States. Continue reading →

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Hardship Fund helps employees with unexpected expenses

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

Hardships may include an illness or accident, burial expenses after the death of a family member or relocation costs after being displaced from affordable housing. Continue reading →

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Hepatocellular Carcinoma Surveillance: An effective but complex process

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There is an unmet need for test-specific, validated symptom questionnaires for breath tests in adults

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Prebiotics Versus Low Fodmap Diet: An Interpretative Nightmare

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Screening For Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Cirrhosis: Challenges And Unresolved Issues

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Screening for hepatocellular carcinoma to improve cancer-related mortality: Looking behind when we should be looking ahead

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal
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RE: No Association Between Screening for Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Reduced Cancer-Related Mortality in Patients with Cirrhosis

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Specific Bacteria and Metabolites Associated with Response to Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Gastroenterology Journal

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) can induce remission in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). In a randomized, controlled trial of FMT in patients with active UC, we aimed to identify bacterial taxonomic and functional factors associated with r… Continue reading →

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