Gastroenterology
PURLs
PPIs With Warfarin Regimens: Balancing the Perks and Pitfalls
Patients on warfarin and antiplatelet/NSAID regimens are likely to benefit from the gastroprotective effect of proton pump inhibitors, but those...
Conference Coverage
Large database analysis suggests safety of bariatric surgery in seniors
The risk may be considered acceptable in relation to the potential health benefits.
CE/CME
Anorectal Evaluations: Diagnosing & Treating Benign Conditions
Although accreditation for this CE/CME activity has expired, and the posttest is no longer available, you can still read the full article.
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News
Low tryptophan levels linked to IBD
There was no link between dietary tryptophan consumption and disease activity.
Conference Coverage
Meta-analysis confirms probiotics’ pediatric safety and efficacy
ORLANDO – Use of two well-studied strains can reduce pain in a clinically meaningful way.
Conference Coverage
eConsult gastroenterology model could improve access
Financial incentives still need to be aligned to encourage gastroenterologists to provide electronic consults.
News
Vaccination program cut hospital-treated RV gastroenteritis in young children
A Finnish rotavirus vaccination program more than paid for itself in secondary health care costs.
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.
News
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.
News
GERD postop relapse rates highest in women, older adults
Long-term reflux recurrence rates among GERD patients and potential risk factors for laparoscopic antireflux surgery have not been well studied....