Universal precautions guideline: self-reported compliance by gastroenterologists and gastrointestinal endoscopy nurses--a decade's lack of progress.

Objectives: The aims of this study were to assess and compare the Universal Precaution (UP) practices of gastroenterologists (GE) and GI endoscopy nurses (GIEN).

Methods: We mailed a 23-item questionnaire to 250 GE and GIEN selected, respectively, from the American Board of Internal Medicine online directory and the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates membership directory.

Results: A total of 77 (31%) GE and 157 (60%) GIEN responded.

Current liver biopsy practices for suspected parenchymal liver diseases in the United States: the evolving role of radiologists.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine current liver biopsy practices in the United States.

Methods: We mailed a questionnaire to 260 randomly selected members of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Statistical analysis was conducted using the chi2 test.

Seroprevalence of H. pylori infection and symptoms of upper gastrointestinal tract disease in two groups of health-care workers.

The purpose of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori and risk factors for infection in gastrointestinal endoscopy personnel and those caring for developmentally disabled individuals. We administered a structured, one-page questionnaire. Helicobacter pylori status was determined serologically.