Tag: Gastrointestinal Problems
Childhood GI Disorders May Be Predictive for Interstitial Cystitis
Gastrointestinal conditions and urological anomalies significantly increase the risk for developing IC in childhood
Oral Ondansetron Beneficial for Pediatric Gastroenteritis-Linked Vomiting
Lower risk for moderate-to-severe gastroenteritis seen during seven days after enrollment with oral ondansetron versus placebo
Suspected Pharmacologic Triggers Do Not Appear to Cause Microscopic Colitis
No evidence of causal relationship seen between previously suspected medications and risk for microscopic colitis
Digestive Disease Week, May 3-6
Gastrointestinal Disease Tied to High Physical, Financial Burden
One in six adults report having one or more frequent GI symptoms in the past three months
Adverse Events From Semaglutide Seen in the ED Usually GI-Related
Most common gastrointestinal issues seen are nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea
Guidelines Developed for Management of Gastric Premalignant Conditions
Evidence insufficient for making recommendation on upper endoscopic screening or gastric cancer/GPMC detection in high-risk patients
ASTRO Issues Clinical Guideline for Use of Radiation Therapy in Anal Cancer
For most patients, definitive treatment with combined modality therapy is recommended
Updates Issued for Optimizing Bowel Preparation Quality for Colonoscopy
Use of a split-dose bowel preparation regimen is recommended; same-day regimen acceptable for those undergoing afternoon colonoscopy
Gastrointestinal Complications From Alcohol Increasing in Young People
Findings seen particularly for acute pancreatitis
