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Ginger shows antiemetic potential in kids with acute gastroenteritis

31 May 2021 by

A couple of drops of liquefied ginger can safely prevent at least one episode of vomiting related to acute gastroenteritis in children, as shown in a study.

Ginger shows antiemetic potential in kids with acute gastroenteritis

31 May 2021

Palliative radiotherapy: No added benefit for individuals with advanced oesophageal cancer

31 May 2021 by

Apart from reducing bleeding risk in individuals with advanced oesophageal cancer (ESCA) who had self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) insertion to improve dysphagia, concurrent palliative radiotherapy (RT) does not reduce recurrent dysphagia nor does it improve overall survival (OS), findings from the phase III ROCS* study have shown.

Palliative radiotherapy: No added benefit for individuals with advanced oesophageal cancer

31 May 2021

Early intervention leads to better outcomes in severe acute biliary pancreatitis

31 May 2021

Early endoscopic intervention offers better outcomes in severe acute biliary pancreatitis as compared with conservative treatments, a recent meta-analysis has shown.

Early intervention leads to better outcomes in severe acute biliary pancreatitis

31 May 2021

Novel probiotic blend alleviates functional GI symptoms

29 May 2021

A recent study has shown a five-strain probiotic blend to be safe and effective in patients with functional gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms.

Novel probiotic blend alleviates functional GI symptoms

29 May 2021

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation eases pain after inguinal hernia repair

28 May 2021

Incorporating transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) into a multimodal intervention safely and effectively alleviates postoperative pain and analgesic use following open inguinal hernia repair, a recent trial has found.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation eases pain after inguinal hernia repair

28 May 2021

Visceral fat, muscle mass help prevent recurrent hospitalizations in acute pancreatitis

27 May 2021

Higher visceral fat and muscle mass can help acute pancreatitis patients avoid recurrent hospitalizations, underscoring the importance of nutritional rehabilitation, a recent study has found.

Visceral fat, muscle mass help prevent recurrent hospitalizations in acute pancreatitis

27 May 2021

Bidirectional application bests other modes of faecal microbiota transfer for rCDI treatment

22 May 2021

Same-day bidirectional faecal microbiota transfer (bFMT) seems to be effective against recurrent Clostridioides difficile (rCDI) infections, improving primary cure rates at up to 3 months after the procedure, a recent study has shown.

Bidirectional application bests other modes of faecal microbiota transfer for rCDI treatment

22 May 2021

$Lower oesophageal sphincter pressure, length peg baclofen efficacy in refractory GERC$

Lower oesophageal sphincter pressure, length peg baclofen efficacy in refractory GERC

20 May 2021

In the treatment of refractory gastroesophageal reflux-induced chronic cough (GERC), the lower oesophageal sphincter pressure (LESP) and lower oesophageal sphincter length (LESL) help predict baclofen efficacy, according to a study.

Lower oesophageal sphincter pressure, length peg baclofen efficacy in refractory GERC

20 May 2021

LGIB surpassed UGIB as leading source of GI bleeding in HK

20 May 2021 by

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) has surpassed upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) as the leading source of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in Hong Kong, especially among the elderly, data from patients hospitalized for GIB in all local public hospitals in 2009–2019 have shown.

LGIB surpassed UGIB as leading source of GI bleeding in HK

20 May 2021

IBD remission may be maintained even after anti-TNF discontinuation

15 May 2021

A large number of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remain on remission following discontinuation of antitumour necrosis factor alpha (anti‐TNF) treatment, a study has found. Furthermore, retreatment with the same anti-TNF is usually effective for managing relapse.

IBD remission may be maintained even after anti-TNF discontinuation

15 May 2021

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Ginger shows antiemetic potential in kids with acute gastroenteritis

Ginger shows antiemetic potential in kids with acute gastroenteritis

Palliative radiotherapy: No added benefit for individuals with advanced oesophageal cancer

Palliative radiotherapy: No added benefit for individuals with advanced oesophageal cancer

Early intervention leads to better outcomes in severe acute biliary pancreatitis

Early intervention leads to better outcomes in severe acute biliary pancreatitis

Novel probiotic blend alleviates functional GI symptoms

Novel probiotic blend alleviates functional GI symptoms

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation eases pain after inguinal hernia repair

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation eases pain after inguinal hernia repair

Visceral fat, muscle mass help prevent recurrent hospitalizations in acute pancreatitis

Visceral fat, muscle mass help prevent recurrent hospitalizations in acute pancreatitis

Bidirectional application bests other modes of faecal microbiota transfer for rCDI treatment

Bidirectional application bests other modes of faecal microbiota transfer for rCDI treatment

Lower oesophageal sphincter pressure, length peg baclofen efficacy in refractory GERC

Lower oesophageal sphincter pressure, length peg baclofen efficacy in refractory GERC

LGIB surpassed UGIB as leading source of GI bleeding in HK

LGIB surpassed UGIB as leading source of GI bleeding in HK

IBD remission may be maintained even after anti-TNF discontinuation

IBD remission may be maintained even after anti-TNF discontinuation