The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology http://www.doctorslounge.com/rss/gastroenterology.xml The latest gastroenterology news from the The Doctors Lounge - Gastroenterology. en-us Copyright © 2001-2006 The Doctors Lounge. All rights reserved. http://www.doctorslounge.com/rss/rss.gif The Doctors Lounge - RSS http://www.doctorslounge.com/rss/index.htm 120 60 Novel therapy combinations gain ground in treating hepatitis http://www.doctorslounge.com/gastroenterology/articles/hepatitis/valopicitabine/index.htm Studies demonstrate improved virus suppression, identify response factors in treating hepatitis. Acute abdominal pain - some clinical tips for diagnosis http://www.doctorslounge.com/gastroenterology/articles/miscellaneous/acute_abdominal_pain/index.htm "Whether the presentation is conspicuous or dramatic, the diagnosis of AAP often proves elusive", says Dr. Mavru. IBS study shows benefit from targeted antibiotics http://www.doctorslounge.com/gastroenterology/articles/ibs/antibiotic_treatment/index.htm The study findings support the theory that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is caused by bacterial overgrowth in the gut. Transmission of Hepatitis C among family members http://www.doctorslounge.com/gastroenterology/articles/hepatitis_family/index.htm Egyptian and American researchers examine the incidence and risk factors associated with Hepatitis C infection in rural Egypt. Contrast MRI provides better screening of living liver donors http://www.doctorslounge.com/gastroenterology/articles/mri_liver_transplant/index.htm A single dose of the contrast agent gadobenate dimeglumine can help liver donors avoid multiple MRI examinations during the screening process. NASH trial launched for treatment of liver disease http://www.doctorslounge.com/gastroenterology/articles/nash_trial/index.htm NASH is a liver disease that resembles alcoholic liver disease but occurs in patients who drink little or no alcohol.