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SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Viramidine vs. Ribavirin for Hepatitis C Infection

The ribavirin prodrug viramidine failed to demonstrate noninferiority to ribavirin in achieving sustained virologic response rates.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Trends in Uncomplicated Peptic Ulcer Disease

Incidence in the U.K. declined by 50% during the last decade.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Thiopurines and Risk for Lymphoproliferative Disorders

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease who received thiopurines had excess risk for LPDs.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Missed Opportunities to Detect Colorectal Cancer

Prior opportunities for diagnostic evaluations were missed in nearly one third of patients with newly diagnosed CRC.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Appendectomy as Treatment for Ulcerative Proctitis?

In an uncontrolled trial, appendectomy seemed to reduce ulcerative proctitis symptoms.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Does Infliximab Reduce Colectomies in Ulcerative Colitis?

Patients who received infliximab achieved significantly lower rates of colectomies than those who received placebo.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Is Breast-Feeding Safe for Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

Breast-feeding was not associated with excess risk for disease flare during the postpartum year.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

H. pylori and Gastric Cancer

Eradication of H. pylori infection did not significantly reduce the incidence of gastric cancer.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Ursodeoxycholic Acid for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

High-dose UDCA did not improve survival and was associated with high rates of adverse events.

SUMMARY AND COMMENT

Risk Factors for Fibrosis Progression in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis

Age and inflammation on initial biopsy were the only independent predictors for progression to advanced fibrosis.

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