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Optimizing anticoagulation therapy for atrial fibrillation with prior gastrointestinal bleeding

24 Jul 2022 by

Long-term anticoagulation therapy is often recommended for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) to reduce their risk of stroke, but gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a common complication that presents a significant challenge. Patients with a history of GIB have heightened risks of recurrent bleeding events, hence interruption or discontinuation of anticoagulants is often warranted. When and how to restart anticoagulant therapy following an episode of GIB has been debated. MIMS Doctor interviewed Dr Pipin Kojodjojo, Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist at Asian Heart & Vascular Centre, Singapore, to gather his perspectives on how to manage anticoagulant therapy after a GIB episode.

Optimizing anticoagulation therapy for atrial fibrillation with prior gastrointestinal bleeding

24 Jul 2022

Poor oral health may signal esophageal cancer risk

23 Jul 2022

Individuals with impaired dental health are more likely to be diagnosed with esophageal cancer, with the odds similarly elevated for both histopathological subtypes, according to a study.

Poor oral health may signal esophageal cancer risk

23 Jul 2022

CD-TREAT diet induces response/remission, improves QoL in patients with active CD

21 Jul 2022 by

CD-TREAT* diet, a food-based diet with a similar dietary profile to exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN), induces clinical response or remission and improves quality of life (QoL) in children and adults with active Crohn’s disease (CD), according to a study presented at ESPGHAN 2022.

CD-TREAT diet induces response/remission, improves QoL in patients with active CD

21 Jul 2022

Real-world studies demonstrate TAF efficacy and safety in chronic hep B

20 Jul 2022 by

Treatment with tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) results in similar virological response compared with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) in treatment-naïve patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), according to a real-world study from Korea presented at ILC 2022.

Real-world studies demonstrate TAF efficacy and safety in chronic hep B

20 Jul 2022

Quicker recovery after laparoscopic appendectomy cuts productivity loss

20 Jul 2022 by

Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) patients generally do not need to undergo 2 weeks of analgesics, leading to shorter hospitalization leaves (HL) and to a faster return to work, according to a recent Singapore study.

Quicker recovery after laparoscopic appendectomy cuts productivity loss

20 Jul 2022

Early mortality explains colorectal cancer survival gap between older, young patients

20 Jul 2022

In patients with colorectal cancer (CRC), the survival gap between older and younger patient can largely be attributed to deaths during the first year after resection, a recent study has found.

Early mortality explains colorectal cancer survival gap between older, young patients

20 Jul 2022

Resmetirom demos potential in NASH

18 Jul 2022 by

Safety analysis of the phase III MAESTRO-NAFLD-1 trial presented at ILC 2022 demonstrated the potential of resmetirom as a treatment for patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) who have liver fibrosis.

Resmetirom demos potential in NASH

18 Jul 2022

PPI use not linked to cardiovascular disease risk

18 Jul 2022

The association between proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use and increased cardiovascular disease risk, as seen in many observational studies, is probably caused by residual confounding related to conditions with PPI treatment instead of a true correlation, as suggested by negative findings in a self-controlled case series (SCCS) study.

PPI use not linked to cardiovascular disease risk

18 Jul 2022

Eosinophilic esophagitis patients at greater risk of later psychiatric disorder

17 Jul 2022

The risk of psychiatric disease is higher in individuals with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) compared to their siblings and the general population, reveals a study. This risk must be addressed in clinical care to detect, prevent, and treat comorbidity.

Eosinophilic esophagitis patients at greater risk of later psychiatric disorder

17 Jul 2022

Post-surgery recurrence more likely in right- vs left-sided colon cancer

16 Jul 2022

The risk of recurrence after curative resection appears to be higher for stage II right-sided colon cancer, reports a recent study.

Post-surgery recurrence more likely in right- vs left-sided colon cancer

16 Jul 2022

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Optimizing anticoagulation therapy for atrial fibrillation with prior gastrointestinal bleeding

Optimizing anticoagulation therapy for atrial fibrillation with prior gastrointestinal bleeding

Poor oral health may signal esophageal cancer risk

Poor oral health may signal esophageal cancer risk

CD-TREAT diet induces response/remission, improves QoL in patients with active CD

CD-TREAT diet induces response/remission, improves QoL in patients with active CD

Real-world studies demonstrate TAF efficacy and safety in chronic hep B

Real-world studies demonstrate TAF efficacy and safety in chronic hep B

Quicker recovery after laparoscopic appendectomy cuts productivity loss

Quicker recovery after laparoscopic appendectomy cuts productivity loss

Early mortality explains colorectal cancer survival gap between older, young patients

Early mortality explains colorectal cancer survival gap between older, young patients

Resmetirom demos potential in NASH

Resmetirom demos potential in NASH

PPI use not linked to cardiovascular disease risk

PPI use not linked to cardiovascular disease risk

Eosinophilic esophagitis patients at greater risk of later psychiatric disorder

Eosinophilic esophagitis patients at greater risk of later psychiatric disorder

Post-surgery recurrence more likely in right- vs left-sided colon cancer

Post-surgery recurrence more likely in right- vs left-sided colon cancer