Issue Highlights - January 2018

New data indicate the recommendation to consider early TIPS in patients at high risk would not apply to the subgroups with Child-Pugh B cirrhosis. New study shows that PREMM is a tool that community practitioners can use to help diagnose Lynch Syndrome. Vaccination of infants against HiB and tetanus toxin is not affected by in utero exposure to biologic therapy for IBD. New High-Value Care Series article examines the use of different modalities for diagnosing liver fibrosis and cirrhosis.