Evaluating ‘Early’ Video Capsule Endoscopy as a First-Line Diagnostic for GI Bleeding
Early video capsule endoscopy may be an appropriate means for frontline evaluation of gastrointestinal bleeding.
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Aspirin Increases the Overall Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Older Persons
Researchers aimed to assess the impact of aspirin on incidence of serious GI bleeding in an older population, identify risk factors, and calculate absolute bleeding risk according to age and presence of risk factors.
EndoClot PHS Approved to Control Bleeding During GI Procedures
EndoClot PHS is a single-use device consisting of a starch-based powder hemostat to control bleeding in the GI tract.
PPI Therapy Does Not Reduce Prevalence of HRS or Decrease Need for Subsequent Endoscopy in Patients With UGIB
Investigators assessed the outcomes of patients with peptic ulcer and non-ulcer lesions who did or did not receive pre-endoscopic proton pump inhibitor therapy.
Impact of Low-Dose Aspirin on Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Colorectal Neoplasms
Danish investigators conducted a cohort study to assess the impact of low-dose aspirin on lower gastrointestinal bleeding, colorectal bleeding, and colorectal polyps.
Early Rebleeding Following Endoscopic Variceal Ligation Associated With Increased Mortality Risk
Time to rebleeding was a significant predictor of mortality risk following an endoscopic variceal ligation procedure.
GI Bleeding Rates With P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitors Compared
Ticagrelor and prasugrel, the newer generation of P2Y12-inhibiting antiplatelet agents, were found to be associated with fewer gastrointestinal bleeding events the first year after percutaneous coronary intervention compared with clopidogrel.
Is Prophylactic Clipping Effective in Preventing Post-Polypectomy Bleeding?
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate prophylactic clipping in preventing post-polypectomy bleeding and published the results in Gastroenterology.
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.
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.
Novel Scoring System Predicts Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Aids in Triage
A scoring system to aid in the simple triage of patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) outperformed existing clinical scoring systems.
AF and Anticoagulation: Consider CRC in Patients With Lower GI Bleeding
The absolute 1-year risk of colorectal cancer in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with oral anticoagulants is not trivial.
Systemic Sclerosis May Be Associated With Risk for Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Investigators examined how systemic sclerosis may predict long-term risk for gastrointestinal bleeding, including the bleeding of upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts.
Early vs Elective Colonoscopy in Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
In patients with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (ALGIB), colonoscopies performed within 24 hours after hospital admission did not reduce rebleeding or increase stigmata of recent hemorrhage (SRH) compared with colonoscopies performed between 24 to 96 hours after hospital admission.
Patients Should Restart Blood Thinners After GI Bleed
Patients who restart their blood thinners after a gastrointestinal bleed have a lower risk for dying within the next two years even though they have a higher risk for recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding.
Hemoclips Lower Rebleeding Risk With Gastrointestinal Angiodysplasias
Patients with bleeding gastrointestinal angiodysplasias who are receiving antithrombotic therapy have a lower probability of rebleeding when treated with hemoclips (in combination or as monotherapy), compared with the use of argon plasma photocoagulation.
Left Ventricular Assist Device and Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Associated Factors
The incidence of gastrointestinal bleeding was noted in patients taking angiotensin II receptor blockers, and no association was found between proton pump inhibitors and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Recurrent GI Bleeding: Warfarin vs Direct Oral Anticoagulants
Resumption of warfarin post-hospitalization for gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) was associated with an increased risk for recurrent GIB compared with direct oral anticoagulants.
Small Intestinal GISTs May Have Worse Clinical Features and Outcomes
Compared with patients who had gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), patients with small intestinal GISTs had worse survival and clinical features.
Variceal Band Ligation Feasible for Cirrhosis Treated With Anticoagulants
For patients with chronic liver diseases treated with anticoagulant therapy, variceal band ligation is practical due to its lowered incidence of bleeding.
Review of Pharmacological Interventions for Upper GI Bleeding in Newborns
Use of an H2RA may reduce the risk for GI bleeding in high-risk newborns and use of an H2RA or PPI may reduce the duration of upper GI bleeding and incidence of continued bleeding in newborns with this condition.
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