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As the number of entecavir manufacturers increased from 1-11, the NADAC decreased from $30.12 to $1.93 per 0.5 mg tablet. 

Out-of-Pocket Spending Remains High for Chronic Hepatitis B Treatments

Due to costs, it is difficult to screen for and diagnose patients with C difficile infections.

Molecular Test Adds to Accuracy for C Difficile Infection Diagnosis

Only 12% of SER-109 treated patients had a recurrence, compared to 40% of the placebo group. 

SER-109 Reduces Risk of Recurrence of C Difficile Infections

The endomina system can be affixed to various testing standard endoscopies for a bendable therapeutic channel. 

FDA Clears New Endoscopy Technology Tool

There are several barriers that prevent better HCV care, including availability and access to diagnostic and monitoring tests and the requirement for frequent medical visits during treatment.

MINMON Approach Could Boost Hepatitis C Treatment Adherence 

Periprocedural antimicrobial prophylaxis are administered and in some cases continued for extended periods of time while the patient has a surgical drain in place. 

Discontinuing Extended Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Reduces Risk of C Difficile Infections

The 6 recommendations across 2 expert-led guidelines address the role of colonoscopy, CT scans and elective surgery, among other subjects of care.

ACP Publishes New Guidelines for Diverticulitis Screening, Management, Treatment

About 25% of C difficile infections are due to community spread. 

New Research Shows Potential of Reducing C Difficile Spores in Carpeting

Exposure to long-term prescription opioid therapy was linked to a 3.2-fold higher risk of HCV seroconversion compared to individuals who were prescription opioid-naïve or acute. 

Long-Term Prescription Opioid Use Linked to Higher Risk of Hepatitis C

More research is needed on how the various FODMAP diets impact the gut microbiota and IBD management. 

FODMAP Diet Could be Effective Managing IBD

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