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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Guidelines for Managing Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets for GI Bleeding
A team of researchers from ACG and CAG released guidelines on periprocedural antithrombotic drug management.
Small Bowel Purgative Does Not Improve Diagnostic Yield of SBCE for Small Bowel Bleeding
Investigators compared the efficacy of clear liquid diet with different polyethylene glycol-based bowel preparation methods in patients with small bowel bleeding.
Pre-Endoscopic Proton Pump Inhibitor Use May Decrease Risk for Endoscopic Hemostatic Treatment
Investigators assessed the effects of proton pump inhibitor use prior to endoscopy on mortality, surgical, and bleeding outcomes in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding.
Incident Bleeding Risk After Exposure to Systemic Fluconazole in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Researchers conducted a study to determine whether coexposure to systemic fluconazole or topical azoles increases the risk for incident bleeding among patients with atrial fibrillation on apixaban, rivaroxaban, or dabigatran.
Prophylactic Clip Closure to Decrease Postendoscopic Mucosal Resection Bleeding
Investigators assessed the efficacy of prophylactic clip closure at reducing postendoscopic mucosal resection bleeding in the right colon.
Shock Index, Duodenal Ulcer Among Factors Associated With Unsuccessful Endoscopic Hemostasis in Severe Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Investigators assessed factors associated with unsuccessful endoscopic hemostasis in patients with severe peptic ulcer bleeding.
Post-ERCP Bleeding Risk Not Substantially Elevated with Antiplatelet Agents vs Aspirin
Investigators compared rates of post-ERCP bleeding in patients receiving dual antiplatelet therapy vs aspirin monotherapy.
Cinacalcet Does Not Up Risk for Severe Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Hemodialysis
Study is the largest to explore this potential safety issue to date.
FDA Approves New Formulation of Gvoke for Severe Hypoglycemia
The FDA has approved the new Gvoke® Kit formulation for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes 2 years of age and older.
Machine Learning Approaches Effective for Predicting GIB Risk in Patients Using Antithrombotic Drugs
Investigators compared 3 machine learning models against the often used HAS-BLED risk score in predicting GIB in patients using antithrombotic drugs.
Hemospray Alone or in Combination With Conventional Techniques Effectively Manages GI Bleeding
Investigators assessed the effectiveness of Hemospray for the management of GI bleeding.
AIMS65: The Best Predictor of Outcomes for Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Researchers compared the performance of multiple risk stratification scores used in the assessment of patient outcomes with upper GI bleeding.
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.
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