The passage of the healthcare reform bill could benefit cancer patients in 2 important ways. Dr. Maurie Markman discusses the impact the bill could have on future cancer care. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
This study evaluated the effects of gender and menstrual status on platelet-depleted plasma (PDP) 5-HT concentration in IBS patients, with diarrheal patients compared with healthy volunteers. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
This comprehensive review explores the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal stromal tumors, exploring the role of tyrosine kinase inhibitors and other novel treatment options in the management of this disease. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
This video from SAGES presents surgical treatment of esophageal peptic strictures and brachyesophagus. Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons
Combination therapy with irbesartan and propranolol can produce greater sodium excretion than use of propranolol alone in certain patients with cirrhosis, according to German researchers. Reuters Health Information