General Gastroenterology
News, opinions and meeting coverage in gastroenterology.
<ѻý>C. Difficile Inpatient Stays Long, Costlyѻý>
LAS VEGAS -- Among the many factors that contribute to the burgeoning costs associated with Clostridium difficile infections are long hospital stays, particularly in intensive care units, and the need for multiple specialist consultations, a chart review determined.
Dec 08, 2012
<ѻý>FDA Warns GERD Drugs May Deplete Magnesiumѻý>
WASHINGTON -- Use of prescription or over-the-counter proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for a year or longer may lead to low levels of circulating magnesium, which may increase the risk of leg spasms, arrhythmias, and seizures, according to an FDA warning.
Mar 02, 2011
<ѻý>AHA: FDA Drops Clopidogrel Bomb at AHAѻý>
ORLANDO -- The FDA has issued a public health advisory warning patients and physicians that concommitant use of clopidogrel (Plavix) and omeprazole (Prilosec and Prilosec OTC) blunts the antiplatelet effect of clopidogrel, so the combination should be avoided.
Nov 17, 2009