Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Superior to Fidaxomicin for Recurrent C Difficile Infection
Data from a study presents compelling evidence for the superiority of FMT in multiply recurrent CDI.
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Liver Fibrosis Staging in Chronic Hepatitis C
Investigators assessed the diagnostic performance of AST to Platelet Ratio Index and Fibrosis-4 scores compared with transient elastography evaluation of liver stiffness to detect significant fibrosis or cirrhosis.
Neighborhood Disadvantage Affects Hospital Quality Ratings
Hospitals caring for neighborhoods with high levels of disadvantage may have lower hospital ratings due to social risk factors (SRFs) in the community.
Immunosuppressive Drugs: Affect on Hepatitis A Vaccine Immunogenicity
Researchers suggest that novel biologicals should be explored as a treatment alternative to hepatitis vaccination for patients who are being treated with immunosuppressive drugs.
Two More Heartburn Meds Recalled Due to Possible Carcinogen
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding to a list of recalled lots of popular heartburn medications — including generic forms of Zantac — because the pills might contain small amounts of the suspected carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine.
Examining Whether Pathology Should Remain Gold Standard for Colorectal Lesions Diagnosis
The study reaffirms that pathology should be questioned as the gold standard for diagnosing colorectal lesions ≤ 3mm; especially, when high confidence optical evaluation identifies an adenoma. It is therefore imperative that all endoscopists incorporate optical evaluation, coupled with high-quality photo documentation, into clinical practice.
Bariatric Surgery May Aid T2DM-Related Outcomes at Five Years
Bariatric surgery is associated with weight loss and remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and dyslipidemia at five years postsurgery.
Do Patients Care About the Cultural Competence of Healthcare Providers?
According to results published in JAMA Network Open, nonwhite, low-income, and underin-sured patients were more likely to view the cultural competency of providers as important and less likely to report being treated with respect.
Risk for Gluten Exposure High With Specific School Activities
Specific common school activities, such as paper mâché and baking projects, pose a high risk for gluten exposure.
Haymarket Medical Education Receives Interprofessional Joint Accreditation for the Healthcare Team
Caroline O. Pardo, Ph.D., General Manager for Haymarket Medical Education, is pleased to announce that HME, based in Paramus, NJ, has been accredited as a provider of interprofessional continuing education by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, and the American Nursing Credentialing Center.
Large Gap Found in Health Administrative Spending for US, Canada
There is a large and widening gap in health administrative spending between the United States and Canada.
Pediatric Patients With Newly Diagnosed Celiac Disease Report Lower HRQOL
Pediatric patients with newly diagnosed celiac disease (CD) reported lower health-related quality of life (HRQOL) when compared with healthy children with nonceliac gastrointestinal (GI) complaints, according to a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition. CD is a common chronic condition associated with broad range of physical and psychosocial problems. In this…
Recall: NDMA Identified in Mylan’s Nizatidine Capsules
Mylan has announced a recall of 3 lots of Nizatidine Capsules as the products were manufactured with an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) that contained trace amounts of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a probable human carcinogen.
Heart Transplants From Hep C Virus-Positive Donors Seem Safe
Adult heart transplants from hepatitis C virus-positive (HCV+) donors appear safe, with no increased risk for adverse effects on one-year survival.
Moderate Exercise Associated With Improved Glucose Regulation in Older Men
Habitual physical activity, such as walking or gardening, may decrease fasting GLP-1 concentrations and increase glucose-stimulated GLP-1 responses independent of insulin sensitivity.
Price Hikes for Hundreds of Medications
US drug companies have started the new year by raising the prices of hundreds of medications.
Addressing Gender in Gastroenterology and Opportunities for Change
From pay disparities, and overt sexual harassment to policies that disproportionately affect working or expecting mothers, women across the medical spectrum face challenges not seen by their male colleagues.
“Unexpected” CDH1 Variants Lead to Uncertainty
Unexpectedly identifying a patient as a CDH1 carrier can lead to a “difficult conundrum” for clinicians and patients, highlighting the need for pretest counseling.
Hospitalist Schedules May Dictate Patient Mortality Readmission Rates
Hospitalist schedules promoting continuity of care may result in lower 30-day inpatient mortality rates, lower readmission rates, higher rates of discharge directly to the home, and lower 30-day post-discharge costs.
Poll: Older Adults Frequently Use Online Physician Ratings
Older adults commonly use online ratings to choose a doctor.
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