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Intravenous plus oral antibiotics reduces infections after colorectal surgery

18 Nov 2022 by

Use of oral antimicrobial prophylaxis with a single oral dose of ornidazole 1 g as an adjunct to intravenous antibiotic prophylaxis results in lower rates of surgical site infection within 30 days following elective colorectal surgery than with placebo, results of a multicentre trial have shown.

Intravenous plus oral antibiotics reduces infections after colorectal surgery

18 Nov 2022

Could a single screening colonoscopy prevent CRC?

16 Nov 2022 by

Results of the NordICC* trial from Europe, presented at the United European Gastroenterology Week (UEG 2022), have hinted at the benefit of a single screening colonoscopy in preventing colorectal cancer (CRC).

Could a single screening colonoscopy prevent CRC?

16 Nov 2022

Ultrasound scoring system differentiates adenomatous from cholesterol polyps

15 Nov 2022

A conventional ultrasound (US)-based scoring system reliably distinguishes adenomatous polyps from cholesterol polyps and reduces the need for cholecystectomy, a study has shown.

Ultrasound scoring system differentiates adenomatous from cholesterol polyps

15 Nov 2022

COVID-19 infection affects faecal microbiota and this condition may persist long after recovery from the disease.

15 Nov 2022 by

COVID-19 infection is associated with faecal microbiota dysbiosis*, especially those that cause more severe disease, says a prominent researcher. However, there is ambiguity as to whether it is a meaningful association or an epiphenomenon**.

COVID-19 infection affects faecal microbiota and this condition may persist long after recovery from the disease.

15 Nov 2022

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01 - 15 November 2022)

15 Nov 2022

New drug applications approved by US FDA as of 01 - 15 November 2022 which includes New Molecular Entities (NMEs) and new biologics. It does not include Tentative Approvals. Supplemental approvals may have occurred since the original approval date.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01 - 15 November 2022)

15 Nov 2022

Peroral endoscopic myotomy succeeds in treatment of oesophageal diverticula

14 Nov 2022

Treatment with peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) appears safe and effective in patients with oesophageal diverticula, reports a recent study.

Peroral endoscopic myotomy succeeds in treatment of oesophageal diverticula

14 Nov 2022

Faecal matter transplantation is quickly transitioning into mainstream medicine with more research and evidence supporting its use.

14 Nov 2022 by

Faecal matter transplantation (FMT) science is maturing and becoming increasingly accepted by the medical community, says an expert.

Faecal matter transplantation is quickly transitioning into mainstream medicine with more research and evidence supporting its use.

14 Nov 2022

Prophylactic gastrostomy improves outcomes in head and neck cancer

13 Nov 2022

Prophylactic percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (pPEG) can enhance nutrition outcomes, reduce treatment delay, and maintain quality of life (QoL) in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC), suggests a recent study.

Prophylactic gastrostomy improves outcomes in head and neck cancer

13 Nov 2022

Which endoscopic tool is best at detecting colonic adenoma, polyp?

09 Nov 2022 by

Use of endoscopic assist devices to find any signs of colonic adenoma results in better adenoma detection rate (ADR) and polyp detection rate (PDR) when compared with standard colonoscopy, reports a study, adding that these devices should be widely adopted.

Which endoscopic tool is best at detecting colonic adenoma, polyp?

09 Nov 2022

Is vonoprazan an alternative to pantoprazole in preventing post-EVL ulcers, bleeding?

08 Nov 2022 by

Vonoprazan may be as effective as pantoprazole in reducing the risk of ulcers or bleeding following endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) in patients with portal hypertension, according to a small study from Egypt presented at the United European Gastroenterology Week (UEG 2022).

Is vonoprazan an alternative to pantoprazole in preventing post-EVL ulcers, bleeding?

08 Nov 2022

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Intravenous plus oral antibiotics reduces infections after colorectal surgery

Intravenous plus oral antibiotics reduces infections after colorectal surgery

Could a single screening colonoscopy prevent CRC?

Could a single screening colonoscopy prevent CRC?

Ultrasound scoring system differentiates adenomatous from cholesterol polyps

Ultrasound scoring system differentiates adenomatous from cholesterol polyps

COVID-19 infection affects faecal microbiota and this condition may persist long after recovery from the disease.

COVID-19 infection affects faecal microbiota and this condition may persist long after recovery from the disease.

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01 - 15 November 2022)

Original New Drug Application Approvals by US FDA (01 - 15 November 2022)

Peroral endoscopic myotomy succeeds in treatment of oesophageal diverticula

Peroral endoscopic myotomy succeeds in treatment of oesophageal diverticula

Faecal matter transplantation is quickly transitioning into mainstream medicine with more research and evidence supporting its use.

Faecal matter transplantation is quickly transitioning into mainstream medicine with more research and evidence supporting its use.

Prophylactic gastrostomy improves outcomes in head and neck cancer

Prophylactic gastrostomy improves outcomes in head and neck cancer

Which endoscopic tool is best at detecting colonic adenoma, polyp?

Which endoscopic tool is best at detecting colonic adenoma, polyp?

Is vonoprazan an alternative to pantoprazole in preventing post-EVL ulcers, bleeding?

Is vonoprazan an alternative to pantoprazole in preventing post-EVL ulcers, bleeding?