Gastroenterology and Hepatology News

The latest relevant news and research from a variety of sources, including journals and conferences.

Section Editors: Richard M. Peek, Jr., MD, and K. Rajender Reddy, MD

Article Title Author(s) Type Pages
Rapid Test for Antibodies to Hepatitis C Virus Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration

September 2010 (Vol. 139 | No. 3 | Page 705)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 705-705
Automated Telephone Reminders Increase Colon Cancer Screenings

September 2010 (Vol. 139 | No. 3 | Page 705)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 705-705
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, US Food and Drug Administration Continue Ramping up Efforts to Ensure Safety of Gulf of Mexico Seafood

September 2010 (Vol. 139 | No. 3 | Page 706)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 706-706
Early Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt for Acute Variceal Bleeding Lowers Treatment Failure and Mortality

September 2010 (Vol. 139 | No. 3 | Page 707)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 707-707
Mucosal Adherent Bacteria and Colorectal Adenomas

August 2010 (Vol. 139 | No. 2 | Page 367)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 367-367
Helicobacter pylori's Helical Shape Promotes Gastric Colonization

August 2010 (Vol. 139 | No. 2 | Page 367)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 367-367
Studies Examine Incidence of Gastric Cancer, Benefits Associated With Chemotherapy Regimens

August 2010 (Vol. 139 | No. 2 | Page 368)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 368-368
SONIC Finds 2-Drug Combo Twice as Effective for Crohn's Remission

July 2010 (Vol. 139 | No. 1 | Page 4)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 4-4
Virtual Colonography Detects Unsuspected Extraclonic Cancers

July 2010 (Vol. 139 | No. 1 | Pages 4-5)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 4-5
Proposed 2011 NIH Funding May Shrink Research Capacity, Science Group Cautions

July 2010 (Vol. 139 | No. 1 | Page 5)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 5-5
Editorial Board Member Dr. Edmund J. Bini (1967–2010)

July 2010 (Vol. 139 | No. 1 | Pages 5-6)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 5-6
Unmarried Older Women Are Twice as Likely to Lack Health Insurance

June 2010 (Vol. 138 | No. 7 | Page 2195)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 2195-2195
Pay-for-Performance Programs Show Positive Impact on Low-Performing Physicians

June 2010 (Vol. 138 | No. 7 | Pages 2195-2196)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 2195-2196
The US Food and Drug Administration Approves a New Gaucher Disease Drug

June 2010 (Vol. 138 | No. 7 | Page 2196)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 2196-2196
Costs and Benefits of New Colon Cancer Therapies

June 2010 (Vol. 138 | No. 7 | Page 2196)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 2196-2196
National Institutes of Health Panel: Reduce Colorectal Cancer Deaths by Striking Down Barriers to Screening

May 2010 (Vol. 138 | No. 5 | Page 1639)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 1639-1639
New Analysis of Food and Drug Administration Oncology Drug Approvals

May 2010 (Vol. 138 | No. 5 | Pages 1639-1640)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 1639-1640
Cultured Hepatocytes Offer Model for Hepatitis C Virus Infection

May 2010 (Vol. 138 | No. 5 | Page 1640)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 1640-1640
Physicians' Work Hours Have Decreased Steadily in Last Decade

May 2010 (Vol. 138 | No. 5 | Page 1641)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 1641-1641
ACP to Congress: Health Care Reform Must Ensure Supply of Primary Care Physicians

April 2010 (Vol. 138 | No. 4 | Page 1221)

Les Lang Full-length article

pages 1221-1221