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CDC Urges Dialysis Facilities to Enhance HCV Prevention Procedures
Over the past 2 years, about 36 cases of acute hepatitis C virus infection were reported at 19 different hemodialysis clinics.
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Research Identifies Potential Cause for Red Meat-Colorectal Cancer Link
Growing colon cancer incidence and mortality associated with increased red meat intake.
Examining Pulmonary Manifestations of IBD
Interstitial lung disease may also precede the first symptoms of IBD.
Doctor Behind Development of Sofosbuvir Comes Under Scrutiny
Dr. Raymond Schinazi under fire over HCV drug costs.
Study Finds Link between Hepatitis C and Parkinson's Disease
Study is the first to demonstrate a strong association between HCV and PD.
Accurate Diagnosing of Lesions in IBD Patients Requires Coordination of Care
Collaboration between caregivers vital to accurately diagnose precursor lesions in inflammatory bowel disease.
C-Reactive Protein May Be a Biomarker for Diabetic Retinopathy
C-reactive protein is useful in the diagnosis and treatment of some acute or chronic inflammatory conditions.
IBD Patients Are Taking Steroids for Too Long
Prolonged steroid treatment may put inflammatory bowel disease patients at greater risk for steroid-associated adverse events.
Meat Consumption May Increase Risk of IBD
Processed and red meat products like bacon and salami previously deemed carcinogenic to humans.
Effect of Healthy Relationships after Ulcerative Colitis Surgery
Chronic diseases affect patients beyond the immediate need for treatment.
Quality of life after surgical treatment is an important part of recovery.
Novel Drug Shows Promise in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
ABT-494 is a novel selective Janus Kinase 1 inhibitor acting against enzymes implicated in inflammatory diseases and some types of cancer.
Potential Blockbuster Drug Effective in Psoriatic Arthritis Trial
Ixekizumab found to improve skin clearance of plaque psoriasis and reduced disability when performing certain physical functions.
Important Genotype Study Suggests an Amended Definition for IBD
Little or no genetic association found in disease behavior.
Liver Health Could Indicate Hepatosteatosis in Patients with HCV
Hepatic inflammation and metabolic factors associated with hepatosteatosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C infection.
Chronic Pain: Herbal Cannabis Showed No Serious Adverse Effects After One-Year Use
Medical marijuana shows favorable safety profile.
Shoulder Injury Happens Earlier Than Expected in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder muscle strength found to decrease even in early stage RA patients.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Follow-up Study Suggests Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Combo Therapy
Treatment shows rapid and significant improvements in signs and symptoms of RA after 24 weeks of treatment.
Patients with RA and No Inflammation May Experience Neuropathic Pain
Inflammation and joint damage might not be the only factor causing pain in rheumatoid arthritis.
Missed Opportunities in Communicating CVD Risks to Psoriasis Patients
Caregivers need to help patients with psoriasis understand the importance of lifestyle behavior choices.
Making Noise About Silent Mutations in Treating Skin Cancer
Mutations that affect splicing in oncogenes may facilitate tumor progression.
Medical Marijuana: Analysis Says Not Effective for Pain, Doctor Says Prescribe Anyway
Opinions in the health care community vary on medical marijuana.
Combination Therapy for RA Introduces Treatment Variety and Potential Confusion
Biologics are changing how clinicians make treatment choices.
One-on-One with Procter & Gamble: An Interview with Tim Brown
The Next Generation of Pharmacy Practice