Tag: Gastrointestinal Problems
Peritonitis Tied to Cardiovascular Mortality in Peritoneal Dialysis Population
Higher risk seen with increasing peritonitis episodes; risk for cardiovascular mortality lower for those commencing peritoneal dialysis in 2012-2019 versus 2003-2011
Weekly Dupilumab Beneficial in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
More patients receiving dupilumab have histologic remission, improvement in Dysphagia Symptom Questionnaire scores
Readmission, Emergency Visits High in 120 Days After Ostomy Surgery
Ostomy complications were the reason for rehospitalization among 62 percent of patients
One in Seven U.S. Adults Report Past-Week Bloating
Yet, more than half do not seek medical care for bloating symptoms
Predictors of Diabetes in Chronic Pancreatitis Identified
Type 2 diabetes risk factors were predominant for diabetes occurring before chronic pancreatitis
First FDA-Approved Fecal-Based Treatment Helps Fight C. difficile
Rebyota is prepared from human stool donated by qualified individuals
Eradicating H. pylori Cuts Aspirin-Related Peptic Ulcer Bleeding in the Short Term
Protection against aspirin-associated peptic ulcer bleeding in older adults lost after the first 2.5 years
Acute Gastroenteritis Outbreaks Common in U.S. Schools, Child Care
Most reported etiologies were norovirus and Shigella spp.; most outbreaks spread by person-to-person contact
Diverticulitis Case Severity Increased Early in Pandemic
Patients were sicker upon presentation, had longer surgeries and more complications
