Clostridia Microbiota Cocktail Prevents Recurrent C. Diff 30.5% absolute risk reduction versus placebo with eight-strain oral product Apr 19, 2023
Elective Surgery for Diverticulitis Led to QOL Benefits, Fewer Recurrences Better outcomes with elective sigmoid resection over conservative treatment Apr 19, 2023
Why People Resist the COVID Vax; Diet and Mortality Also in TTHealthWatch: antibiotic prophylaxis for sexually transmitted infections Apr 08, 2023 podcast
Moose Visits Clinic; Starbucks Stomach Complaints; Execs Charged Over Bum Lead Tests Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff Apr 07, 2023
A 'Double Whammy' for Gastric Cancer Risk H. pylori infection and certain pathogenic variants linked with large excess risk Mar 29, 2023
Vedolizumab Proves Its Worth in Treating Chronic Pouchitis Biologic effective for common complication of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in ulcerative colitis Mar 29, 2023
FDA Faults Next-Gen Olympus Duodenoscopes After demanding single-use devices, agency finds they have their own problems Mar 27, 2023
Another Win for Zolbetuximab in Advanced Gastric/GEJ Cancer When combined with CAPOX, survival was improved versus placebo Mar 23, 2023
Optimizing Meds to Reduce CVD Risk in Diabetes; New Agent for Cholesterol Also in TTHealthWatch: heart disease risk factors in adults Mar 18, 2023 podcast
Laparoscopy, Surgery in a Draw for Gastric Cancer Survival Laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy noninferior for both relapse-free, overall survival Mar 15, 2023
Avoiding Just This Dietary Trigger Helps Resolve Eosinophilic Esophagitis Easier alternative to six-food elimination diet shown effective Mar 01, 2023
Modest Survival Gain in Gastric/GEJ Cancer With Chemo Plus Pembrolizumab Less than 6-week improvement statistically significant, but clinical importance an open question Feb 17, 2023
President Biden 'Remains Fit for Duty,' His Doctor Says Routine physical finds stiffened gait a result of osteoarthritis, but no treatment needed Feb 17, 2023
Patients' Defensive Thinking May Hinder Colorectal Cancer Screening Study explored why people refused at-home stool test Feb 06, 2023
Surgical Resident Independence Not Tied to Higher Post-Op Risks As opportunities for resident autonomy dwindle, two studies point to their value Feb 01, 2023
Analysis of ctDNA Pinpoints Responders to Second-Line GIST Therapy Treatment response differed depending on KIT mutation status and TKI selection Jan 27, 2023
Duodenoscopes With Disposable Caps Led to Less Microbial Contamination Technical success was also noninferior to that of standard scopes during endoscopic procedures Jan 23, 2023
Patients With Celiac and Overlap IBD Skip Out on Gluten-Free Diets Study finds no appetite for long-term adherence; lack of targeted education Jan 22, 2023
'More Is Not Better' in Two First-Line Trials for Biliary Tract Cancer No survival benefit with three-drug chemo regimen or clear PFS gain with anti-PD-L1/bevacizumab Jan 22, 2023
Adding Targeted Drug to Chemo Boosts Survival in Gastric/GEJ Cancer Longest overall survival reported to date with the addition of zolbetuximab to chemotherapy Jan 21, 2023
Contrary to Guidelines, 5-ASA Often Prescribed in Pediatric Crohn's Disease Use at diagnosis associated with delays in starting biologics Jan 20, 2023
Shorter Post-Op Antibiotic Course Non-Inferior for Complex Appendicitis Outcomes after laparoscopic appendectomy similar with 2- vs 5-day regimen Jan 20, 2023
Perioperative Chemo Matches Multimodal Tx for Locally Advanced Esophageal/GEJ Cancer Nearly identical 3-year survival, questioning the need for radiotherapy before surgery Jan 20, 2023
Using Recalled Devices to Approve New Ones; Inpatient Safety Also in TTHealthWatch: antibiotic use and inflammatory bowel disease Jan 14, 2023 podcast
Involve Anesthesiologists in Procedural Suite Design? Accommodating anesthesiologists' needs could make an impact on patient safety, experts say Jan 13, 2023
Anesthesia Outside of the OR: Cause for Patient Safety Concerns? Studies have shown harms for non-OR anesthesia (NORA); experts say changes are needed Jan 13, 2023
There's More Clinician Replacement at Practices Acquired by Private Equity These practices also saw increases in advanced practice providers versus those not acquired Jan 10, 2023
Use of Acid-Suppressive Medications in Infants May Lead to Allergic Diseases However, no meaningful associations were seen with prenatal exposure Jan 10, 2023
IBD Risk Higher After Antibiotics Dose-response relationship found, especially for older individuals Jan 09, 2023
Regular Episodes of Fainting, Stomach Pain Plague Middle-Age Heavy Drinker Symptoms persisted for 2 years before the patient was admitted to the hospital Jan 09, 2023
Gastroenterologist Arrested After Sexual Assault Allegations Cleveland Clinic says it immediately reported accusations to law enforcement Dec 22, 2022
Data on Dupixent in Eosinophilic Esophagitis Now Published First peer-reviewed accounting of efficacy and safety results in pivotal trial Dec 21, 2022
Fecal Transplant Failed to Boost Effects of Bariatric Surgery No impact on weight loss or metabolism compared with placebo, small study found Dec 16, 2022
Leapfrog Names Top Hospitals; Zantac-Cancer Lawsuits Tossed; Nurses Avert Strike Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff Dec 07, 2022
Adding Gut Health Supplement Helped Kids With Obesity Lose More Weight Small trial saw metabolic benefits with daily butyrate added to standard of care Dec 05, 2022
Small Spot a Source of Mysterious Abdominal Pain in Adolescent Girl Case highlights a clinically diagnosed condition often misdiagnosed in adults and teens alike Dec 05, 2022
Liver-Related Death in Lean NAFLD; Gravity Causing IBS? Appendicitis and UC Risk News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology Dec 01, 2022
FDA Greenlights First Fecal Microbiota Product Rebyota approved for preventing recurrence of C. difficile infection Dec 01, 2022
