Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Cirrhosis Increases Healthcare Burden
Patients with cirrhosis and acute kidney injury have longer hospital stays and higher mortality rates.
All articles by Jessica Nye, PhD
New Guidance for Commencing IBD Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Patients with IBD should not alter their treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, starting a new treatment regimen should be avoided.
High H. pylori Eradication Rate with Rifabutin-Based Therapy
A novel rifabutin-based therapy (RHB-105) may be a potential first-line defense against Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection.
Infliximab Trough Levels Correlated with Remission in Luminal Crohn’s Disease
Higher infliximab trough levels were associated with clinical and endoscopic remission in patients with Crohn disease (CD), according to a substudy.
Liver Forum Releases Guidelines for Assessing Patients with NASH
The first guidelines for assessing the eligibility of patients with NASH for inclusion in clinical studies were released.
Changes to Normal Gastrointestinal Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused physicians in the New York area to reevaluate how they care for patients with gastrointestinal (GI) diseases.
Good Prognosis for Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and COVID-19
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 had a good overall prognosis, despite IBD maintenance treatment.
Texture Analysis may Distinguish Between Types of Abnormal Computed Tomography Scans
Texture analysis of CT scan images may provide useful quantitative information to aid in differentiating between several types of gastrointestinal lesions.
No Significant Difference Between Weekday and Weekend Care in Patients with Lower GI Bleeding
Patients with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) had similar clinical outcomes regardless of admission day.
Ustekinumab Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis May Lead to Steroid-Free Remission
Ustekinumab treatment of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (UC) was effective for some patients, according to recent research.
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