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Mum’s infection during pregnancy may raise newborn’s risk of IBD
23 May 2024
byJairia Dela Cruz
Exposure to any infection during early pregnancy or to a gastrointestinal infection during late pregnancy contributes to the increased likelihood of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) development, especially Crohn’s disease, in the offspring, according to a study.
Mum’s infection during pregnancy may raise newborn’s risk of IBD
23 May 2024Which regimen is best for antibiotic-resistant H pylori?
23 May 2024
byStephen Padilla
In regions where there is high antibiotic resistance of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori), the best options in treatment-naïve patients include the 3-in-1 single capsule, bismuth quadruple therapy, and concomitant regimen with tinidazole, suggests a study. In non-naïve patients, the 3-in-1 single capsule and the triple therapy with levofloxacin offers adequate eradication.