Most advanced dementia patients get unnecessary meds

Most nursing home residents with advanced dementia receive "medications of questionable benefit," given that they are terminally ill and that the goal of their care should be comfort rather...

Field of Interest: Geriatrics
Type: News Item

TURQUOISE regimen active against HCV-HIV coinfection

WASHINGTON – Early studies show that a new, combined antiviral regimen seems to suppress hepatitis C viremia while keeping HIV viremia stable in coinfected patients. Dr. Joseph Eron presented phase...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...
Type: News Item

Studies point to potential for huge HCV rise in MSM

WASHINGTON – Two studies of men having sex with men suggest that hepatitis C transmission in that group might be on the cusp of a big increase, in part because of risky behavior such as unprotected...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...
Type: News Item

Herbal-supplement liver injuries on the rise

Serious liver injury from herbal and dietary supplements – including those used by bodybuilders – has risen significantly over the past decade. According to findings from a review, herbal...

Field of Interest: Gastroentero...
Type: News Item

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