Tag: Gastrointestinal Problems
Lower Risk of Dabigatran-Tied Bleeding With Gastroprotection
Concomitant use of gastroprotective agents linked to lower risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
Antiviral Rx May Help Prevent Ebola, Small Study Suggests
Health care workers on antiviral regimen didn't develop disease after exposure
Child CA Survivors Face Risk of Bowel Obstruction Requiring Sx
Survivors of childhood cancer, especially those with abdominopelvic tumors, have higher long-term risk
Pre-Referral Workup for GI, Liver Conditions Can Be Optimized
Delphi method can be used to extrapolate externally developed referral guidelines for local implementation
WHO: ‘Ring’ Vaccination for Ebola Very Promising
Initial trials in Guinea show 100 percent effectiveness; larger trials are planned
Review: Eradicating H. pylori Cuts Incidence of Gastric Cancer
Reduction in the incidence of gastric cancer with tx of asymptomatic, otherwise healthy individuals
Autoimmune Risk Up for Relatives of Those With Celiac Disease
Increased risk of nonceliac autoimmune disease for first-degree relatives, spouses of celiac patients
Metoclopramide Nasal Spray Helps Gastroparesis in Women
Nasal spray at 10-mg or 14-mg reduces symptoms for women, but not men, with diabetes
Colectomy May Beat Medical Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis
Patients 50 and up with advanced disease benefit the most
Meta-Analysis: Gum Chewing Beneficial After Cesarean Delivery
Gum chewing linked to improvements in major outcomes of digestive system activation
