Hepatitis C Sunday Morning Links

Hello Folks,

Tomorrow ( Sunday) I will be spending time with my "Momma", but I wanted to leave you with some Sunday morning links. The bad news is you have to register to read this months articles in gastro & endo, but the good news is its free. I know ! It could be worse , I could be leaving links to old H1N1 updates.

Here's the link

Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News

IN THE NEWS

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This Looks Good * Year Ahead in HCV: Changes In Store

Physicians who treat hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection should prepare themselves for major changes in 2011. One of the most anticipated may be the introduction of direct-acting HCV antiviral drugs, which a series of clinical trials have shown to be highly effective when combined with pegylated interferon and ribavirin.

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*Read that Hepatitis B Transmission Re-evaluated in Pregnancy

Two issues need to be considered when dealing with hepatitis B in pregnant patients: preventing vertical transmission of the virus from mother to infant, and helping the mother to support her health and avoid problems. These issues were addressed at the Fourth National Forum on Women’s Issues in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, held in earlier this year in Philadelphia.

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Ultrasound Combined With AFP Feasible for Routine Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Ultrasound in combination with α-fetoprotein level is an effective initial screening regimen for patients at high risk for hepatocellular carcinoma, according to a study presented at the 2010 Digestive Disease Week meeting. IN THE NEWS

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HCC Surveillance Inadequate in Patients With Cirrhosis

Less than 20% of older patients with cirrhosis undergo surveillance regularly for hepatocellular carcinoma, according to a recent review published in Hepatology. One expert believes that physicians and patients should do more to increase HCC vigilance. FROM THE LITERATURE

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*Hasn't This Been In The News, so far I think the October news might not be the October news ?

Acetaminophen May Be Used Safely in Some Patients With Liver Damage, Review Reveals

New research may dispel concerns over the safety of using acetaminophen to manage pain in patients with cirrhosis, as well as in those who drink regularly. Mayo Clinic researchers reviewed the topic in a recent issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. FROM THE LITERATURE

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*Now, I Know This Isn't October News Vitamin E Impresses Experts in the Treatment of Symptoms of NASH

Vitamin E is more effective and as safe as placebo in improving histologic features of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, according to results from a randomized, double-blind trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine. FROM THE LITERATURE

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Maybe You Should Only Register If You Read Yesterdays News ?

Study Calls for Some Vitamins To Be Regulated as OTC Drugs

A recent study calls for certain vitamins to be regulated as over-the-counter drugs. Experts say the proposal is fully justified based on the continuing, serious danger posed to consumers by current U.S. regulations permitting vitamins to be sold at high dosages, without labels warning of possible side effects or drug interactions. FROM THE LITERATURE

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PRODUCT NEWS
FDA Approves Expanded Labeling of Infergen for Treatment of Hepatitis C

FDA UPDATE &

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*We Know This FDA Approves Rapid HCV Blood Test That Provides Results in as Few as 20 Minutes

FDA UPDATE & PRODUCT NEWS

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*Well, they say that nerbs are the new hotties, A nerb just told me that. Reader Survey: “The Social Network” Not Yet Catching On for Most Gastroenterologists

Despite Recent Dip in Meeting Attendance, Professional Networking Via Facebook, Twitter Not Routine In a survey initiated on June 24, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News asked readers: How do you stay connected with gastroenterology journals and professional societies? ONLINE

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Have A Lovely Sunday