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Incomplete resection predicts recurrence of colorectal neoplastic polyps

30 Aug 2021

Incomplete resection of colon segments is significantly associated with a higher risk for future neoplasia and advanced neoplasia than those with complete resection, a study has found.

Incomplete resection predicts recurrence of colorectal neoplastic polyps

30 Aug 2021

Gut microbiome, composition tied to hypertension risk in women

26 Aug 2021 by

Gut microbiome diversity and composition appear to contribute to the development of hypertension in women, suggest the results of a study.

Gut microbiome, composition tied to hypertension risk in women

26 Aug 2021

PPI use may increase death risk in COVID-19 patients

24 Aug 2021

Users of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) who tested negative for COVID-19 show higher salivary angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) expression, reports a study. In addition, PPI use seems to heighten the risk of death in COVID-19 patients, particularly African Americans.

PPI use may increase death risk in COVID-19 patients

24 Aug 2021

Long-term ranitidine use ups bladder cancer risk

23 Aug 2021

Use of ranitidine in the long term appears to increase the risk of bladder cancer, reveals a large population-based study.

Long-term ranitidine use ups bladder cancer risk

23 Aug 2021

Universal DAA access tied to reduced HCV prevalence in PLHIV

20 Aug 2021 by

Universal access to direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) may have led to the low prevalence of hepatitis C viraemia among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in The Netherlands, according to a study presented at IAS 2021.

Universal DAA access tied to reduced HCV prevalence in PLHIV

20 Aug 2021

GI infections fuel severe symptoms in immune-mediated diarrhoea, colitis

20 Aug 2021

Concomitant gastrointestinal (GI) infections contribute to more severe symptoms in patients with immune-mediated diarrhoea and colitis (IMDC), a recent study has shown. Antimicrobial therapy neither shuns the need for immunosuppressive treatment for IMDC nor improves clinical outcomes.

GI infections fuel severe symptoms in immune-mediated diarrhoea, colitis

20 Aug 2021

Oral intake of advanced gastric cancer patients worsens in later-line chemotherapy

20 Aug 2021

Later-line chemotherapy does not seem to improve oral intake in patients with advanced gastric cancer (AGC), which is why careful adaptation of regimens is necessary for those at risk for impaired oral intake, suggests a recent study.

Oral intake of advanced gastric cancer patients worsens in later-line chemotherapy

20 Aug 2021

High intake of ultra-processed food ups risk of IBD

19 Aug 2021 by

People who regularly eat ultra-processed food such as salty snacks, refined sweetened foods, processed meat, and soft drinks, among others, are at higher risk of developing an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a study has found.

High intake of ultra-processed food ups risk of IBD

19 Aug 2021

Ondansetron reduces IV fluid administration in paediatric gastroenteritis

18 Aug 2021

Use of oral ondansetron in the treatment of children with gastroenteritis who seek emergency department (ED) care works to reduce index ED visit intravenous (IV) fluid administration, a study has found. The drug has null effects on other outcomes.

Ondansetron reduces IV fluid administration in paediatric gastroenteritis

18 Aug 2021

Per-oral endoscopic myotomy safe, effective in spastic oesophageal motility disorders

18 Aug 2021

A recent study has demonstrated the safety, durability, and effectiveness of per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for the treatment of spastic oesophageal motility disorders (SEMD). Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), however, has been observed in nearly half of patients requiring close monitoring following POEM.

Per-oral endoscopic myotomy safe, effective in spastic oesophageal motility disorders

18 Aug 2021

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Incomplete resection predicts recurrence of colorectal neoplastic polyps

Incomplete resection predicts recurrence of colorectal neoplastic polyps

Gut microbiome, composition tied to hypertension risk in women

Gut microbiome, composition tied to hypertension risk in women

PPI use may increase death risk in COVID-19 patients

PPI use may increase death risk in COVID-19 patients

Long-term ranitidine use ups bladder cancer risk

Long-term ranitidine use ups bladder cancer risk

Universal DAA access tied to reduced HCV prevalence in PLHIV

Universal DAA access tied to reduced HCV prevalence in PLHIV

GI infections fuel severe symptoms in immune-mediated diarrhoea, colitis

GI infections fuel severe symptoms in immune-mediated diarrhoea, colitis

Oral intake of advanced gastric cancer patients worsens in later-line chemotherapy

Oral intake of advanced gastric cancer patients worsens in later-line chemotherapy

High intake of ultra-processed food ups risk of IBD

High intake of ultra-processed food ups risk of IBD

Ondansetron reduces IV fluid administration in paediatric gastroenteritis

Ondansetron reduces IV fluid administration in paediatric gastroenteritis

Per-oral endoscopic myotomy safe, effective in spastic oesophageal motility disorders

Per-oral endoscopic myotomy safe, effective in spastic oesophageal motility disorders