Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Rectal swabs concurred with stool tests in children with GI illness
SAN DIEGO – Appears to be a good substitute for a bulk stool sample.
Conference Coverage
Are those hemorrhoids? Get to know the anorectal imitators
ESTES PARK, COLO. - Several common anorectal disorders share the same symptoms.
From the Journals
Synbiotic didn’t top placebo for gastrointestinal symptoms in HIV/AIDS
Symptom improvements may lead to “better adherence to the pharmacological treatment.”
From the Journals
Reminder calls to patients improve fecal test sample response rates
A phone call is all it takes to prevent CRC.
Conference Coverage
Evidence is mixed on probiotics in pediatric patients
The evidence in the literature to support use of probiotics to treat children with diarrhea, colic, or eczema varies by condition and strain of...
From the Journals
Study supports routine rapid HCV testing for at-risk youth
Routine finger-stick testing was the most cost-effective way to screen urban adolescents and young adults for hepatitis C virus infection.
News from the FDA/CDC
To boost HCV testing in baby boomers, offer the option
Offer the test, and they’ll probably take it.
Conference Coverage
Dentist-prescribed antibiotics implicated in community-acquired C. diff
SAN DIEGO – Dental antibiotics help drive community-acquired C. difficile infections.
From the Journals
Dabigatran, rivaroxaban linked to slight increase in GI bleeding risk
Overall, the risk of major bleeds associated with NOACs was similar to the risk with conventional anticoagulants.
From the Journals
VIDEO: Alcohol showed no cardiovascular benefits in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Long-term prospective studies are needed to better understand how types and doses of alcohol affect cardiovascular endpoints in patients with...
Latest News
Launch of adalimumab biosimilar Amjevita postponed
Amgen reached a deal with AbbVie to settle its patent infringement litigation.