Gastroenterology (all articles)
Epidemiological update: Hepatitis of unknown etiology in children.
12 May, 2022 | 10:12h | UTCRelated:
Unexplained hepatitis cases in kids rise to 348 in 20 nations – CIDRAP
Multi-Country – Acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children – World Health Organization
WHO says 12 countries have reported unusual cases of hepatitis in kids – STAT
Could Mysterious Hepatitis Cases be Triggered by COVID-19? – Health Policy Watch
U.S., U.K. investigating unusual cases of hepatitis in young children – STAT
Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe – Associated Press
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Update: #Hepatitis of unknown aetiology in children – 11 May 2022
Approximately 106 cases have been identified in 14 EU/EEA countries and 450 cases are reported worldwide.
The cause of the disease is still under investigation.
Read more: https://t.co/B0lLm7I0dV— ECDC Outbreaks (@ECDC_Outbreaks) May 11, 2022
Systematic Review: Magnetic resonance imaging for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma in adults with chronic liver disease.
10 May, 2022 | 10:46h | UTC
Current and future colorectal cancer screening strategies.
10 May, 2022 | 10:34h | UTCCurrent and future colorectal cancer screening strategies – Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology (if the link is paywalled, try this one in PMC)
Technical briefing 2: Investigation into acute hepatitis of unknown etiology in children in England.
9 May, 2022 | 02:18h | UTCRelated: With usual suspects ruled out, disease detectives try to crack mystery of viral hepatitis cases in kids (several updates on the subject)
Summary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
NEW: @UKHSA Technical Briefing 2 on Paediatric acute hepatitis in England
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— ?? Meaghan Kall (@kallmemeg) May 6, 2022
With usual suspects ruled out, disease detectives try to crack mystery of viral hepatitis cases in kids.
5 May, 2022 | 10:59h | UTCRelated:
Multi-Country – Acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children – World Health Organization
WHO says 12 countries have reported unusual cases of hepatitis in kids – STAT
Could Mysterious Hepatitis Cases be Triggered by COVID-19? – Health Policy Watch
U.S., U.K. investigating unusual cases of hepatitis in young children – STAT
Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe – Associated Press
Recommendation reversals in gastroenterology clinical practice guidelines.
3 May, 2022 | 10:39h | UTC
CDC Report: Acute hepatitis and adenovirus infection among children.
2 May, 2022 | 00:46h | UTCCommentaries:
CDC releases new clinical details in cases of unusual hepatitis in children – CNN
CDC report finds no Covid link in children’s hepatitis cases in Alabama – NBC News
Related:
Multi-Country – Acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children – World Health Organization
WHO says 12 countries have reported unusual cases of hepatitis in kids – STAT
Could Mysterious Hepatitis Cases be Triggered by COVID-19? – Health Policy Watch
U.S., U.K. investigating unusual cases of hepatitis in young children – STAT
Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe – Associated Press
Commentaries on Twitter
Report from Alabama of acute hepatitis & adenovirus infection in young kids, Oct 21-Feb 22. 9 cases, all had adenovirus, 5/5 tested +ve for Adenovirus type 41. No epi links found. All under 6 yrs of age, immunocompetent, & no significant comorbidities. https://t.co/DcgcfN3KHo
— Andrew Lee (@andrewleedr) April 29, 2022
New report from @CDCMMWR on the 9 episodes of severe acute hepatitis in children from Alabama
All 9 positive for Adenovirus on whole blood PCR (all 5 samples sequences were type 41)
None PCR positive for #SARSCoV2
HT @tonisoriano66 https://t.co/h9LmHeVHEf
— Alasdair Munro (@apsmunro) April 29, 2022
ECDC publishes Rapid Risk Assessment – Increase in severe acute hepatitis cases of unknown etiology in children.
2 May, 2022 | 00:44h | UTCRelated:
Multi-Country – Acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children – World Health Organization
WHO says 12 countries have reported unusual cases of hepatitis in kids – STAT
Could Mysterious Hepatitis Cases be Triggered by COVID-19? – Health Policy Watch
U.S., U.K. investigating unusual cases of hepatitis in young children – STAT
Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe – Associated Press
Consensus Recommendations: Quality standards for the management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
2 May, 2022 | 00:21h | UTCRelated Guidelines:
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A patient guideline – JHEP Reports
Guideline: Management of alcohol-related liver disease.
1 May, 2022 | 23:34h | UTC
Hepatitis outbreak in children: explainer on adenovirus type 41, the possible culprit.
29 Apr, 2022 | 11:07h | UTCRelated:
Multi-Country – Acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children – World Health Organization
WHO says 12 countries have reported unusual cases of hepatitis in kids – STAT
Could Mysterious Hepatitis Cases be Triggered by COVID-19? – Health Policy Watch
U.S., U.K. investigating unusual cases of hepatitis in young children – STAT
Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe – Associated Press
Review: The gut microbiome as a modulator of healthy ageing.
29 Apr, 2022 | 10:47h | UTCThe gut microbiome as a modulator of healthy ageing – Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology (if the link is paywalled, try this one via PMC)
Systematic Review: The problem of appetite loss after major abdominal surgery.
28 Apr, 2022 | 08:22h | UTCThe Problem of Appetite Loss After Major Abdominal Surgery – Annals of Surgery
Update on the management of gastric varices.
28 Apr, 2022 | 08:19h | UTCUpdate on the management of gastric varices – Liver International
Cohort Study: Ischemic injury of the upper gastrointestinal tract after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
28 Apr, 2022 | 07:57h | UTC
Report: Investigation into acute hepatitis of unknown etiology in children in England.
27 Apr, 2022 | 08:08h | UTCRelated:
Multi-Country – Acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children – World Health Organization
WHO says 12 countries have reported unusual cases of hepatitis in kids – STAT
Could Mysterious Hepatitis Cases be Triggered by COVID-19? – Health Policy Watch
U.S., U.K. investigating unusual cases of hepatitis in young children – STAT
Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe – Associated Press
Commentary on Twitter
A comprehensive technical report is now available on the cases of hepatitis in young children
Leading hypothesis still Adenovirus, often only positive in blood
Of note, in cases where transplant was required virus levels were 12x higher than other caseshttps://t.co/VMk1qoIyNb
— Alasdair Munro (@apsmunro) April 26, 2022
Review: Endoscopic management of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
27 Apr, 2022 | 07:42h | UTCEndoscopic Management of GERD – Digestive Diseases and Sciences
A therapeutic guide on pediatric irritable bowel syndrome and functional abdominal pain-not otherwise specified.
26 Apr, 2022 | 07:58h | UTC
Podcast: Curing Hepatitis C.
26 Apr, 2022 | 07:47h | UTC#329 Curing Hepatitis C – The Curbsiders
WHO: Multi-country – acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children.
25 Apr, 2022 | 01:13h | UTCMulti-Country – Acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children – World Health Organization
Commentaries:
WHO says 12 countries have reported unusual cases of hepatitis in kids – STAT
At least one child has died from mystery strain of severe hepatitis, WHO confirms – The Guardian
Related:
CDC Alerts Providers to Hepatitis Cases of Unknown Origin – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention AND Guidance: Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Could Mysterious Hepatitis Cases be Triggered by COVID-19? – Health Policy Watch
U.S., U.K. investigating unusual cases of hepatitis in young children – STAT
Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe – Associated Press
CDC alerts providers to hepatitis cases of unknown origin.
22 Apr, 2022 | 09:34h | UTCCommentaries:
CDC issues health advisory about acute hepatitis in children – CNN
CDC Issues Alert for Hepatitis in Children With Adenovirus Infection – WebMD
Related:
Could Mysterious Hepatitis Cases be Triggered by COVID-19? – Health Policy Watch
U.S., U.K. investigating unusual cases of hepatitis in young children – STAT
Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe – Associated Press
Acute hepatitis in ED setting: etiologies, evaluation, and management.
19 Apr, 2022 | 01:54h | UTCAcute Hepatitis in ED Setting: Etiologies, Evaluation, and Management – emDocs
AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening.
19 Apr, 2022 | 01:32h | UTCNews Release: AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening – Mayo Clinic
Original Study: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Miss Rate of Colorectal Neoplasia – Gastroenterology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Public health doctors and scientists are investigating 74 cases of hepatitis in children living in the UK that were not caused by hepatitis A to E virus.
18 Apr, 2022 | 10:56h | UTCCommentaries:
U.S., U.K. investigating unusual cases of hepatitis in young children – STAT
Mysterious liver illness seen in kids in US, Europe – Associated Press
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
An update on hepatitis cases in children:
We are continuing to investigate 74 cases of hepatitis (liver inflammation) in children in the UK since January 2022. 1/2
— UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) April 12, 2022
AHA Scientific Statement: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular risk.
18 Apr, 2022 | 10:37h | UTCNews Releases:
Fatty liver disease not caused by alcohol is common – and often missed – American Heart Association