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Transcutaneous electrical acustimulation effective in IBS with constipation
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and constipation (IBS-C) can improve their symptoms by undergoing transcutaneous electrical acustimulation (TEA), suggests a study. TEA speeds up colon transit and reduces rectal sensation, which is potentially mediated by using the autonomic mechanisms.
Transcutaneous electrical acustimulation effective in IBS with constipation
30 Sep 2022Coeliac disease bidirectionally linked to IBD
A two-way association exists between coeliac disease (CeD) diagnosis and inflammatory bowel disease, which demands attention in the initial assessment and follow-up of such conditions, according to a study. Regardless of temporal sequence, this co-occurrence indicates a shared aetiology.
Coeliac disease bidirectionally linked to IBD
30 Sep 2022Add-on, switch-to PEG-IFN therapy strategies improve serological response in CHB patients
Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients, who have virological response with long-term entecavir (ETV) treatment, appear to fare well with a strategy of adding or switching to peginterferon (PEG-IFN) therapy, as shown in a study.
Add-on, switch-to PEG-IFN therapy strategies improve serological response in CHB patients
30 Sep 2022Vaccine-preventable diseases cause most hospitalizations in IBD patients
Many infectious disease-related hospital admissions in patients with inflammatory bowel disease may have been prevented by immunization, suggests a study.
Vaccine-preventable diseases cause most hospitalizations in IBD patients
24 Sep 2022Week 2 adalimumab levels predict clinical remission in IBD patients
Serum levels of adalimumab at week 2 is associated with short-term clinical remission in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a study has shown.
Week 2 adalimumab levels predict clinical remission in IBD patients
23 Sep 2022Counseling tied to lower 30-day hospital readmission in acute alcoholic pancreatitis
A recent study has found that less than half of patients with alcohol-induced acute pancreatitis (AAP) receive alcohol counseling.