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High-dose zinc intake tied to less feeding intolerance in VLBW infants

06 Jul 2022 by

High-dose zinc supplementation was significantly associated with decreased feeding intolerance in very low birth weight (VLBW) preterm infants, according to a study presented at ESPGHAN 2022.

High-dose zinc intake tied to less feeding intolerance in VLBW infants

06 Jul 2022

Deep submucosal invasion not independently linked to metastasis in colorectal cancer

04 Jul 2022

In the absence of other histological risk factors, deep submucosal invasion is not strongly predictive of lymph node metastasis in patients with T1 colorectal cancer, reports a recent meta-analysis.

Deep submucosal invasion not independently linked to metastasis in colorectal cancer

04 Jul 2022

Tenofovir alafenamide easy on CHB patients with renal, bone mineral density problems

04 Jul 2022

In chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients with renal and/or bone mineral density disorders or risks, treatment with tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) leads to improvements in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) after 12–24 months, especially for patients with low eGFR levels at baseline, while maintaining virological suppression, according to data from HERACLIS-TAF.

Tenofovir alafenamide easy on CHB patients with renal, bone mineral density problems

04 Jul 2022

Methotrexate proven safe, effective as first-line immunomodulator in paediatric CD

30 Jun 2022 by

Use of methotrexate (MTX) appears safe and effective as first-line immunomodulator for maintenance therapy in children with Crohn’s disease (CD), suggests a study presented at the 54th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN 2022).

Methotrexate proven safe, effective as first-line immunomodulator in paediatric CD

30 Jun 2022

L-menthol a safe peristaltic alternative to HBB for older adults undergoing EGD

28 Jun 2022

L-menthol can effectively reduce peristaltic grade in older adults scheduled for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with a contraindication to hyoscine-N-butylbromide (HBB), a recent study has found.

L-menthol a safe peristaltic alternative to HBB for older adults undergoing EGD

28 Jun 2022

$Prucalopride offers relief in children with refractory idiopathic constipation$

Prucalopride offers relief in children with refractory idiopathic constipation

28 Jun 2022 by

Three out of five teens with refractory constipation achieve improvements in bowel movement with prucalopride, while having acceptable side effect profiles, as shown in a small study.

Prucalopride offers relief in children with refractory idiopathic constipation

28 Jun 2022

Can green tea extract prevent colorectal adenoma recurrence?

28 Jun 2022

Use of green tea extract (GTE) is well tolerated but does not appear to prevent colorectal adenomas, results of a recent trial have shown.

Can green tea extract prevent colorectal adenoma recurrence?

28 Jun 2022

Five-test universal HBV screening strategy most cost-effective in China

28 Jun 2022 by

A nationally representative study led by researchers from the University of Hong Kong and Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Centre, China, has shown that a five-test (ie, serum HBsAg/HBsAb/HBeAg/HBeAb/HBcAb) universal screening strategy in people aged 18–70 years is the most cost-effective hepatitis B virus (HBV) screening option in China.

Five-test universal HBV screening strategy most cost-effective in China

28 Jun 2022

Pickle juice relieves cramps in cirrhotic patients

27 Jun 2022

Sipping pickle brine at muscle cramp onset reduces cramp severity with no serious adverse events among patients with cirrhosis, a study has shown.

Pickle juice relieves cramps in cirrhotic patients

27 Jun 2022

Vonoprazan superior to PPI for heartburn resolution in erosive esophagitis patients

27 Jun 2022 by

Vonoprazan 20 mg once daily (QD) appears as effective as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) on day 1 and equally or more effective on day 7 in the treatment of heartburn in adults with erosive esophagitis, results of a network meta-analysis have shown.

Vonoprazan superior to PPI for heartburn resolution in erosive esophagitis patients

27 Jun 2022

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High-dose zinc intake tied to less feeding intolerance in VLBW infants

High-dose zinc intake tied to less feeding intolerance in VLBW infants

Deep submucosal invasion not independently linked to metastasis in colorectal cancer

Deep submucosal invasion not independently linked to metastasis in colorectal cancer

Tenofovir alafenamide easy on CHB patients with renal, bone mineral density problems

Tenofovir alafenamide easy on CHB patients with renal, bone mineral density problems

Methotrexate proven safe, effective as first-line immunomodulator in paediatric CD

Methotrexate proven safe, effective as first-line immunomodulator in paediatric CD

L-menthol a safe peristaltic alternative to HBB for older adults undergoing EGD

L-menthol a safe peristaltic alternative to HBB for older adults undergoing EGD

Prucalopride offers relief in children with refractory idiopathic constipation

Prucalopride offers relief in children with refractory idiopathic constipation

Can green tea extract prevent colorectal adenoma recurrence?

Can green tea extract prevent colorectal adenoma recurrence?

Five-test universal HBV screening strategy most cost-effective in China

Five-test universal HBV screening strategy most cost-effective in China

Pickle juice relieves cramps in cirrhotic patients

Pickle juice relieves cramps in cirrhotic patients

Vonoprazan superior to PPI for heartburn resolution in erosive esophagitis patients

Vonoprazan superior to PPI for heartburn resolution in erosive esophagitis patients