The Practice Blog
Information and practical guides on digestive and liver diseases, examinations and prevention.
Hepatology
Hepatitis C: an oral treatment that is nearly 99% effective
Chronic hepatitis C is now treated with oral medication over 8 to 12 weeks, and it is very well tolerated.
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Endoscopy
Colonoscopy: the reference examination of the colon
Colonoscopy detects and removes polyps, some of which can develop into colorectal cancer.
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Digestive diseases
Crohn's disease: understanding an IBD
Crohn's disease progresses in flare-ups. Symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
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Hepatology
Hepatitis B: screening, follow-up and treatment
Understanding hepatitis B: transmission, natural history, severity assessment and treatment principles.
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Gastroenterology
Gallstones
How gallbladder stones form, what symptoms they cause and when laparoscopic removal should be considered.
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Gastroenterology
Acute pancreatitis: recognizing the emergency
Acute pancreatitis is usually mild, but it can be serious. Symptoms, diagnosis and management.
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