Gastroenterology
Latest News
Ondansetron use for acute gastroenteritis in children accelerates
Cross-sectional analysis shows steady increase in ondansetron use but no decrease in intravenous rehydration or hospitalizations.
Conference Coverage
IBD after age 60: More evidence antibiotics play a role
IBD “should be considered, especially if you have a patient who’s reporting multiple courses of antibiotics in the last few years.”
Conference Coverage
A surprise and a mystery: NAFLD in lean patients linked to CVD risk
The link between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and higher risk of CVD may extend beyond people who are overweight or living with obesity.
From the Journals
How social determinants of health impact disparities in IBD care, outcomes
Focusing on social determinants of health as the root cause of health inequity in IBD is essential to improve outcomes for marginalized patients...
From the Journals
Obesity interactions complex in acute pancreatitis
Severity scores based on body mass index alone do not accurately predict disease severity in patients with acute pancreatitis.
Conference Coverage
More selective antibiotic shows promise for C. diff. infection
Conference Coverage
The importance of toxin testing in C. difficile infection: Understanding the results
Conference Coverage
Medical ‘myths’ persist despite evidence, says professor of medicine
Dogma about shellfish allergies and contrast agents, “sinus headaches,” and other beliefs continue to affect patient care, even though the...
Latest News
Antibiotic treatment alone less effective in children with more appendicitis pain
“Families need to be made aware that treatment failure is not uncommon, and they should be provided with anticipatory guidance on how to proceed...
Conference Coverage
Bone, breath, heart, guts: Eight essential papers in primary care
Roughly one in three adults with hypertension have inadequate blood pressure control, and clinicians have two options for intensifying treatment,...
Latest News
Pediatric hepatitis cases may be linked to adenovirus, CDC says
Officials are exploring whether these cases are linked to a version of the virus called adenovirus 41, which is associated with gut inflammation...