Tag: Gastrointestinal Problems
DDW: Many Probiotics Testing Positive for Trace Gluten
Tests of 22 top-selling probiotics revealed that 12 had detectable gluten
Increased Risk of Neuropathy Seen With Celiac Disease
Researchers suggest screening people with neuropathy for celiac disease
CDC: C. Difficile Infections Clustered in Northeast
Mortality rates highest in the Midwest, and in older people
High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Gastroenterology
Authors summarize 2014 studies that are highly relevant to gastroenterology, hepatology practice
Non-Toxic Version of C. Difficile May Help Fight Infection
Drinking safe strain seems to help prevent recurrence of its toxic cousin
Review: Fecal Transplants Effective Weapon Against C. Dif
Treatment effective for recurrent disease, research shows
Concomitant Metformin, GERD Meds Up Vitamin B12 Depletion
Concomitant use of these medications may result in B12 deficiency-induced neuropathy
Concomitant, Sequential Tx Similar for H. pylori Eradication
Second study shows hybrid tx has equivalent efficacy to concomitant tx, fewer adverse effects
Peritoneal Drainage, Laparotomy Cuts Mortality in NEC
But necrotizing enterocolitis procedure linked to increased costs versus peritoneal drainage alone
CDC: Multidrug-Resistant Shigellosis Spreading in U.S.
Strain of Shigella is easily transmitted and causes tough-to-treat diarrhea, CDC says
