Tag: Gastrointestinal Problems
Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction Often Not Discussed With PCPs
Embarrassment, anxiety/depression, negative impact on relationships, work disruption seen in association with R-CPD
Doxycycline Tied to Lower Risk for C. Difficile in Pneumonia Patients
Incidence of C. difficile infection reduced by 45 percent with doxycycline among patients with prior history of CDI
Guidance Provided for Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Children
Studies support FMT use for pediatric patients with moderate-to-severe or recurrent C. difficile, not for other medical conditions
Olfactory, Gustatory Dysfunction Decline in Years Following COVID-19
Three years after COVID-19, no significant excess of olfactory or gustatory dysfunction seen in cases versus controls
American College of Gastroenterology, Oct. 20-25
Thalidomide Cuts Recurrent Bleeding in Small-Intestinal Angiodysplasia
More patients receiving thalidomide 100 mg, 50 mg had effective response than those receiving placebo
ACG: Digital Risk Assessment Tool Can ID Risk for Cancer Susceptibility Syndromes
15.6 percent of those who underwent genetic testing had pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants
ACG: Combined Oral Contraceptives Increase Risk for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Findings seen for overall risk as well as for predominant constipation, diarrhea, and mixed bowel subtypes
Bowel Habits May Be Tied to Severity of Menopause Symptoms
Frequency of defecation and stool consistency tied to intensity of menopause symptoms
GI Adverse Events Increased With Use of GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss
Increased risks seen for pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, and gastroparesis, but not for biliary disease
