Search results for "From Annals of Internal Medicine"
Case reports cover drug-related GI and liver issues
Turmeric-induced liver injury, azithromycin-induced liver injury, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms triggered by topical diclofenac were recently discussed.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/12/22/9.htm
22 Dec 2023
HCV-infected kidney transplants appear cost-effective in recipients with HCV
Transplanting a hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected kidney and then administering HCV treatment was more effective and cost less than transplanting an HCV-uninfected kidney after HCV treatment in HCV-infected patients, mainly because the waiting list for uninfected kidneys is longer.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/07/27/6.htm
27 Jul 2018
Key concepts for diagnosing and treating alcohol-associated hepatitis for hospitalists
A new Annals for Hospitalists Inpatient Notes feature reviewed the diagnosis and medical management of patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/06/23/9.htm
23 Jun 2023
New Annals Virtual Patients series features case on irritable bowel syndrome
Annals Virtual Patients is an interactive medical education program that uses virtual patient simulation to test physicians' decision-making skills.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/09/28/8.htm
28 Sep 2018
Case reports published on gastroenterology, hepatology topics
Reports on biliary obstruction secondary to pancreatic cancer, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome precipitated by recurrent pancreatitis, emphysematous cholecystitis, and colon perforation in the setting of sevelamer crystals were published in the past month.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/08/26/11.htm
26 Aug 2022
Case reports published on gastroenterology, hepatology topics
Reports on hepatocellular carcinoma at initial cirrhosis diagnosis, asymptomatic celiac disease, and massive splenomegaly were published in the past month.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/02/24/12.htm
24 Feb 2023
Case reports published on gastroenterology, hepatology topics
Reports on colitis remission, ruptured spontaneous hepatic subcapsular hematoma, esophageal varices secondary to pulmonary hypertension, and more were published in the past month.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/12/23/10.htm
23 Dec 2022
About 1 in 8 commercially insured patients received potential surprise bill for colonoscopy
Of more than 1 million elective colonoscopies in commercially insured U.S. patients, about 12% involved out-of-network claims at a median cost of $418 per potential surprise bill, a study found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/23/9.htm
23 Oct 2020
Patients had high adherence to HCV treatment delivered in opioid agonist therapy programs
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment completion rate was 97% among all participants, including those actively using drugs.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/26/6.htm
26 Apr 2019
Is this patient a good candidate for bariatric surgery?
The Annals Consult Guys recently discussed the current indications for bariatric surgery, various bariatric procedures, and complication risk prediction.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/02/24/11.htm
24 Feb 2023