Gastroenterology
<ѻý class="page-description">News, opinions and meeting coverage in gastroenterology.— Mucosal damage seen on upper endoscopy associated with 76% higher Parkinson's risk
Latest in Gastroenterology
PREDICT-UC trial found no benefit with intensified or accelerated regimens
No difference in overall survival with versus without bolus, less toxicity without
This difference is mostly explained by their smaller stature, researchers say
Having a medical condition was tied to increased risk of suicide in a dose-response-like manner
This difference is mostly explained by their smaller stature, researchers say
Having a medical condition was tied to increased risk of suicide in a dose-response-like manner
Gastroenterology Case Studies
Discordant test results complicate diagnosis of suspected C. difficile
Moral of the story: don't walk barefoot in the fields
Clinicians found CT scan to be best diagnostic tool
More in Gastroenterology
Benefits seen in patients with and without a genetic diagnosis
It's time to look at oral vaccines to prevent C. difficile infections, experts say
Patients who lacked a follow-up visit may be at particularly high risk for death
But editorialists call USPSTF-recommended screening option "outdated"
Almost nothing, and presidential nominees have no obligation to divulge personal health details
These high reinfection rates indicate treatment has reached highest-risk population
Despite vast gains in knowledge, there's still much to do if we want to save lives
Also in TTHealthWatch: suicidality among spouses of people with cancer
Survival similar to resection with less morbidity, but editorial suggests use in select patients
Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff
Worse progression-free, overall survival, shorter time to resistance after discontinuation
Alternating cycles of nab-paclitaxel-gemcitabine and gemcitabine alone boosted tolerability
No difference from placebo in transfusion rate, blood loss, with higher complication rate
