NewsBMI does not influence PPI effectiveness in GERD or erosive esophagitisAuthor:Heather LindseyPublish date: April 12, 2013 Major finding: BMI has no significant effect on resolving heartburn (OR = 1.00; 95% CI, 0.97-1.03, P = .99) or healing of erosive esophagitis (OR ...Read More
NewsGenetics contribute to smoking habits of adolescents, adultsAuthor:Heather LindseyPublish date: March 29, 2013 Major finding:Ever-smokers with a higher genetic risk were more likely to rapidly progress to heavy smoking, meaning 20 or more cigarettes daily (...Read More
NewsAnalysis of exhaled volatile organic compounds may accurately detect NASH Author:Heather LindseyPublish date: March 13, 2013 Major finding: Analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath to diagnose NASH was 90% sensitive and 69% specific.Data source: A ...Read More
