Tag: Gastrointestinal Problems
Meta-Analysis: Colchicine Cuts Risk of Pericarditis Recurrence
More GI side effects with colchicine treatment, resulting in higher incidence of discontinuation
Healthy Gut Microbiome Compromised in ICU Patients
Increased levels of harmful bacteria boost the risk for hospital-acquired infections, researchers say
Vonoprazan-Based Triple Tx Feasible for H. pylori
Vonoprazan-based triple therapy safe and effective compared with conventional PPI-based triple tx
Intussusception Hospitalization Rate Up at Age 8 to 11 Weeks
No consistent change among all children aged <12 months after introduction of rotavirus vaccine
Pudendal Nerve Entrapment Can Lead to Eating Disorder
Case report describes avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder after pudendal nerve entrapment
Donor Fecal Microbiota Transplant Effective for C. difficile Infection
Donor stool safe, more efficacious than autologous transplantation in preventing C. difficile
Rosacea Tied to Higher Risk of GI Diseases
Possible pathogenic link is unknown, researchers say
Drug Resistance Up for Shigella Clusters Among MSM
Resistance to antimicrobial drugs up in all shigellosis clusters among men who have sex with men
Bleeding Risk Up With Aspirin After Lower GI Bleeding
But continued aspirin use is associated with reduced risk of serious cardiovascular events and death
Review: Adverse Event Rate 8.8 Percent With RFA in Barrett’s
Increased risk of adverse events for radiofrequency ablation with endoscopic mucosal resection