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SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Maternal Weight Gain During Pregnancy Leaves a Big ImpressionFree
- September 2, 2010
- Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC
- Women's Health
Greater weight gain led to higher birthweight independent of genetic factors.
- Reviewing:
- Ludwig DS and Currie J. 2010 Aug 5
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New Gut Check Blog Post: Water Infusions and Colonoscopy Tolerance
M. Brian Fennerty, MD, the editor of Journal Watch Gastroenterology, asks: Do you use warm-water infusions during colonoscopy exams? If not, why? Join the conversation.
Recent Articles
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Hydroxychloroquine Quiets Follicular MucinosisFree
- September 3, 2010
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
A study in a small group of patients points to a definitive cure.
- Reviewing:
- Schneider SW et al. Br J Dermatol 2010 Aug; 163:420
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Pulmonary Disease in Dermatomyositis and Its Treatment
- September 3, 2010
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Recent studies show benefits with carbon monoxide diffusion testing and mycophenolate mofetil therapy.
- Reviewing:
- Morganroth PA et al. Arch Dermatol 2010 Jul; 146:729
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Will a Biologic Agent Be Useful for Managing Lupus-Associated Skin Disease?
- September 3, 2010
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
A targeted tumor-necrosis-factor–receptor biologic agent improved skin lesions in mice.
- Reviewing:
- Deng G-M et al. Arthritis Rheum 2010 Aug; 62:2424
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Should PET Scanning Replace Current Malignancy Screening Methods in Dermatomyositis?
- September 3, 2010
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Positron emission tomography with computed tomography was as effective as and easier than conventional cancer screening.
- Reviewing:
- Selva-O'Callaghan A et al. Am J Med 2010 Jun; 123:558
FEATURE
Syphilis and HIV: The Intersection of Two EpidemicsFree
- September 3, 2010
- Becky A. Miller, MD, and Charles B. Hicks, MD
- HIV/AIDS Clinical Care
A comprehensive review of the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of syphilis in HIV-infected patients
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Treating Adults Patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- September 3, 2010
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Long-term data provide insights about esophageal dilation and other care strategies.
- Reviewing:
- Bohm M et al. Dis Esophagus 2010 Jul; 23:377
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
What Is the Risk for Perforation During Esophageal Dilation?
- September 3, 2010
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Very low in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis
- Reviewing:
- Jacobs JW Jr and Spechler SJ. Dig Dis Sci 2010 Jun; 55:1512
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Response to Infliximab in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis
- September 3, 2010
- Douglas K. Rex, MD
- Gastroenterology
Investigators identified three predictors of early response, including a genetic marker.
- Reviewing:
- Jürgens M et al. Am J Gastroenterol 2010 Aug; 105:1811
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Rectal Cancer Among People Younger Than 40
- September 3, 2010
- Douglas K. Rex, MD
- Gastroenterology
A rise in incidence began in 1984.
- Reviewing:
- Meyer JE et al. Cancer 2010 Aug 23
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Colorectal Cancer Screening in Europe
- September 3, 2010
- Douglas K. Rex, MD
- Gastroenterology
Rates of colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and fecal occult blood testing varied widely across western European countries.
- Reviewing:
- Stock C and Brenner H. Endoscopy 2010 Jul; 42:546