A global consensus meeting was convened to go over current evidence and knowledge gaps and propose collaborative studies on population-wide screening and eradication of Helicobacter pylori for the prevention of gastric cancer (GC).
This randomized, placebo-controlled trial compared the safety and efficacy of senna, a stimulant laxative, vs magnesium oxide, an osmotic agent, to treat chronic idiopathic constipation.
Telehealth use in gastroenterology has significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a high level of satisfaction among both patients and providers.
For patients undergoing elective cancer surgery, use of dedicated COVID-19-free surgical pathways is associated with lower rates of pulmonary complications.
Digital manometry provides similar pressure readings compared with the gold-standard high-resolution anorectal manometry in patients with chronic constipation and fecal incontinence.
The US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights has levied big fines against medical organizations who failed to adhere to HIPAA requirements to release medical records to patients at their request.
Adult patients with current or previous SARS-CoV-2 can develop a hyperinflammatory syndrome, which resembles multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children.
Infection with the new coronavirus can occur through airborne transmission between people farther than 6 feet apart, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged.
Researchers identified 2889 sampled antibiotic prescriptions, which translates to a national estimate of 31,548,464, to assess if prescriptions are exceeding guideline-recommended dosing for Streptococcal pharyngitis, sinusitis, AOM, CAP, SSTI, and acute cystitis.
This study analyzed the long-term outcomes of patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery who received either oral or intravenous iron replacement therapy.
Recalled wood ear mushrooms imported by Wismettac Asian Foods Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, California, and sold to restaurants may be linked to a multistate Salmonella outbreak.
