Treating Hepatitis C in the Elderly
A literature review by Mindikoglu and Miller showed that hepatitis C progresses more rapidly in patients over 65 years of age, resulting in more severe fibrosis. The authors discuss the safety and efficacy of therapies for this population. CMS ... [... more]
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Peptic Ulcer Disease & H. pylori
There are more than one million ulcer-related hospitalizations each year. Direct costs to the health care system are more than $2 billion per year. Indirect costs (time lost from work, time spent unproductively) are more than $500 million. For ... [... more]
Gastroenteroligical Assoc |
Understanding Peptic Ulcer Disease
Peptic ulcer disease occurs when painful sores develop in the lining of the stomach or intestines. Frequent or long-term use of common pain medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may also lead to stomach ulcers. Ulcers ... [... more]
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