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H. pylori antibiotics briefly disrupt gut microbiome
Researchers compared antibiotic resistance following either levofloxacin quadruple therapy or bismuth quadruple therapy.
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Fidaxomicin favored over vancomycin in real-world C. diff study
Researchers compared the agents for treating both initial and recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections in a Medicare population.
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More evidence dementia not linked to PPI use in older people
Investigators assessed almost 19,000 older adults for use of PPI or H2RA medications and risk for incident dementia or cognitive decline over time...
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Vibrating pill counters constipation
Swallowed device may work by boosting natural colonic rhythms, whereas traditional treatments for constipation generally increase motility or...
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Videos may not increase vaccinations in IBD
Video messaging did not increase the percentage of people with IBD who got influenza vaccinations in a randomized trial.
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Adsorbent offers promise for irritable bowel syndrome diarrhea
First developed 30 years ago in Eastern Europe, PMSPH is marketed over the counter in 30 European countries under the name Enterosgel.
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Alarming increase in esophageal cancer in middle-aged adults
The prevalence of esophageal cancer and Barrett’s esophagus has increased substantially among middle-age adults over the past 5 years, warn the...
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CRC screening: Blood test accuracy compared to colonoscopy
At 90% specificity, the blood assay (Guardant Health) was 100% sensitive for detecting CRC.
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PI-based DAAs appear safe in decompensated patients
Study shows similar tolerability with PI- and non-PI based therapies, but questions remain for Child-Pugh Score B and C.
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Bacterial cocktail, spores counter recurrent C. diff
Both the complex mixture and specific, refined spores may hold promise in reducing recurrences, and may circumvent fecal microbiota transplants....