Tag: Gastrointestinal Problems
Management of Antithrombotics in GI Bleed, Endoscopy Addressed
Guideline addresses management of anticoagulants, antiplatelets during acute gastrointestinal bleeding and in the elective endoscopy setting
Physician-Led Anesthesia Model May Optimize GI Endoscopy Cases
In-room to scope-in time decreased for combined, upper, and lower GI endoscopy procedures with monitored anesthesia care
Alterations in Gut Microbiome ID’d in Postacute COVID-19 Syndrome
Higher levels of Ruminococcus gnavus, Bacteroides vulgatus, lower levels of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii observed in patients with PACS
Microbiome Therapeutic Beats Placebo for Recurrent C. difficile
Investigational oral live microbiome therapeutic superior to placebo in patients with three or more episodes of C. difficile infection
Nomogram May Help Predict Survival in Primary Intestinal NHL
Prediction accuracy of the nomogram higher than that of Ann Arbor Stage for primary intestinal non-Hodgkin lymphoma patients
Factors ID’d for Severe GI Effects of SARS-CoV-2 in Children
Among children infected with SARS-CoV-2, 9.5 percent have severe GI effects, such as disseminated adenomesenteritis, appendicitis, pancreatitis
Race Tied to GI Symptoms During Menopause Transition
Total number and severity of gastrointestinal symptoms influenced by race/ethnicity, menopausal status
Many Adults Unaware of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Additionally, survey shows many U.S. adults suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms without seeking care
ACG Updates Clinical Guidelines for Benign Anorectal Disorders
Anorectal biofeedback therapy recommended in defecation disorders; biofeedback also recommended in proctalgia syndrome
