Tag: Gastrointestinal Problems
Antibiotics, PPIs Tied to Higher C. Diff Risk in Hospitalized Children
Previous antibiotic exposure significant risk factor in combined studies but not in adjusted studies
CDC: GI, Respiratory Illnesses More Likely in Low-Income Children
But likelihood of missing any school days during the previous year decreased with reduced income
CDC: Slight Hike in Prevalence of Gastroschisis Since 2006-2010
Prevalence higher in areas with high and medium versus low opioid prescription rates
Hospitalization for Upper GI Bleed Highest With Rivaroxaban
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding hospitalization risk lower for anticoagulant tx with PPI cotherapy
Hypnotherapy Beats Education for Relief of IBS Symptoms
Group, individual hypnotherapy both effective; group hypnotherapy noninferior to individual tx
Probiotics Show No Benefits for Pediatric Acute Gastroenteritis
No benefits seen with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG or L. rhamnosus R0011 and L. helveticus R0052
Short Questionnaire IDs GI Disorders in Children With Autism
17 questions for parents minimally rely on a child's ability to report pain
Colectomy Appears to Increase Later Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Removal of the left side of the colon or entire colon related to long-term risk for diabetes
American College of Gastroenterology, Oct. 5-10
The American College of Gastroenterology's 83rd Annual Scientific Meeting The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct. 5...
Most Bleeding Events in Non-CVD Patients Are GI-Related
In cohort with no CVD, not receiving antiplatelet therapy, 7 percent of bleeding events were fatal
