Gastroenterology
Article
Travelers' diarrhea: Prevention, treatment, and post-trip evaluation
Antibiotic prophylaxis is available, but may not always be desired or warranted. What are the options for preventing travelers’ diarrhea and...
News
Scleroderma patients suffer from small bowel bacterial overgrowth
Major finding: SIBO affected 14 (38%) of 37 scleroderma patients with gastrointestinal symptoms.Data source: Observational study of 120 adults...
CE/CME
Pediatric GERD
Although accreditation for this CE/CME activity has expired, and the posttest is no longer available, you can still read the full article....
Medicolegal Issues
Failure to Order Colonoscopy Despite Patient's Family History
A clinician misses the shared responsibility for colonoscopy screening reminders.
PURLs
What's best for IBS?
A meta-analysis confirms the usefulness of antispasmodics and antidepressants for irritable bowel syndrome, but finds bulking agents to be of...
Clinical Review
Man, 56, With Wrist Pain After a Fall
A 56-year-old man experiences wrist pain and swelling after a fall. What is the connection to a recent operation he underwent?
Clinical Review
Diagnosing Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
Early recognition and surgical treatment for infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis can prevent dehydration, electrolyte disturbances, and weight...