Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Bloating. Flatulence. Think SIBO
News
AGA Guideline: Use goal-directed fluid therapy, early oral feeding in acute pancreatitis
New guideline gives practical recommendations for the first 2 weeks of care.
News
VIDEO: No short-term link found between PPIs, myocardial infarction
Researchers studied new users of either prescription PPIs or an active comparator, prescription histamine2-receptor antagonists.
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Ulcerative colitis is disabling over time
A meta-analysis of 17 population-based cohorts was performed.
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NASH rapidly overtaking hepatitis C as cause of liver cancer
The analysis is based on National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network data.
Video
Gut grief
In this "3 in 3" video, Christine Kessler MN, ANP-BC, CNS, BC-ADM, FAANP, explains the gut microbiome, including what happens when it’s disturbed...
News
Guidelines update best practices for hemorrhoid treatment
The American Society of Colorectal Surgeons advises on identification and treatment.
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New C. difficile guidelines recommend fecal microbiota transplants
About one-quarter of patients whose infection is treated with vancomycin will likely experience at least one additional episode of infection.
News
Colorectal cancer deaths projected for 2018
Estimates for each state put the lowest rate in Utah.
Clinical Review
Antibiotic Overprescribing: Still a Major Concern
We know you know that you aren't supposed to hand out antibiotics like they're candy. And yet, at least 30% of prescribed antibiotics are...