Consider 9-mm surgical margins for MIS

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – The widely utilized 5-mm surgical margins for excision of melanoma in situ are inadequate.

POEM outcomes ‘outstanding’ in achalasia with long-term follow-up

PHILADELPHIA – The GERD associated with the procedure can be adequately managed with proton pump inhibitors, a leading physician says.

Use time-appropriate scar improvement sequencing

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Spot dermabrasion is an oldie but a goodie.

Don’t miss baby scabies

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Scratching is not a sign of scabies in infants.

How to manage infected eczema in children

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – UCSD’s Dr. Eichenfield shared his treatment approach in a pearl-filled interview.

DDNA19: The NASH conundrum

The optimal treatment of NASH.

PPI-fracture link can’t be ruled out

PHILADELPHIA – While observational studies provide some evidence of a modest association, a randomized trial published this month showed a lack of PPI effect on bone homeostasis in healthy, postmenopausal women.

Will inpatient albumin help in decompensated cirrhosis?

PHILADELPHIA – Recent studies provide conflicting results, though a randomized, phase 3 trial in progress may provide clarity.

DDNA19: Cardiac Complications in Liver Disease Patients

Dr. Marc Klapholz explains the latest developments in portopulmonary arterial hypertension, hepatopulmonary syndrome, and cirrhotic cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Julie Thompson Discusses Primary Biliary Cholangitis

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