COVID-19: Atypical GI Presentations
There are increasing data to support that many patients with COVID-19 can develop a myriad of gastrointestinal symptoms, which include mild diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
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Calcineurin Inhibitors May Increase Risk for Community-Acquired Clostridioides difficile Infection
Investigators conducted a retrospective study to better understand whether there is an equally shared risk for C difficile infection across immunosuppressant classes.
Management of Clostridioides difficile Infection in Adults: 2021 Clinical Practice Guidelines
A multidisciplinary panel comprising members from the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America created guidelines for health care professionals caring for patients with C difficile infection.
Quinacrine Monotherapy Effective as Second-Line Treatment of Nitroimidazole-Refractory Giardiasis
This is the first prospective investigation comparing the efficacy and tolerability of 2 treatments for nitroimidazole-refractory giardiasis in international travelers.
The American Gastroenterological Association Recommends Against Routine SARS-CoV-2 Testing Prior to Endoscopy
The AGA released updated guidelines on the use of preprocedure SARS-CoV-2 testing in patients undergoing endoscopy.
No Benefit From Continuous Positive Airway Pressure After Elective Major Intraperitoneal Surgery
Members of the PRISM trial group investigated whether CPAP administered immediately after major abdominal surgery could prevent postoperative morbidity.
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Effective in Veterans With IBD and Exposure to Immunosuppressive Medications
Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in the IBD population and the potential impact of immunosuppressive medications.
Antibiotic Use May Increase the Risk of Early-Onset Colon Cancer
The association was observed with colon cancer but not rectal cancer.
Some Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Have Ongoing GI Symptoms
Nearly one in five patients hospitalized with COVID-19 has gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, with persistence of symptoms in some patients for up to six months.
Bacterial Biofilms Frequently Identified During Endoscopy Among Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Ulcerative Colitis
Researchers analyzed the presence and effect of mucosal biofilms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis.
Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children: To Operate or Not to Operate?
Because outcomes of appendectomy vary by patient age, family income, and transfer status, the researchers compared outcomes in these subgroups.
Recurrence of Clostridioides difficile Infection Less Frequent Among Transplant Recipients Treated With Bezlotoxumab
Investigators evaluated the safety and effectiveness of bezlotoxumab to prevent recurrent C difficile infection in patients having undergone solid organ or hematopoietic cell transplantation.
Low Immune Response to Clostridioides difficile Treatment in Immunosuppressed Patients
Investigators assessed the immune response to Clostridioides difficile in immunocompromised patients.
Study Finds Fidaxomicin More Effective Than Metronidazole, Vancomycin for Clostridioides difficile Infection
Investigators assessed whether choice of antibiotic has an impact on shedding of Clostridioides difficile spores in hospitalized patients.
Stool, Rectal Samples Detect Pathogens in Children With Isolated Vomiting
A team of investigators assessed the presence of enteropathogens in children with isolated vomiting.
Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacterales Colonization, Infections Common Following Transplantation
Researchers assessed long-term outcomes of multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales colonization and infections among solid organ transplant recipients.
Factors Contributing to Carbapenemase-Producing Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales
Researchers compared different factors among US veterans with and without carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales cultures.
Universal Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Offers Better Health Outcomes, Cost Savings
Researchers assessed the cost-effectiveness of universal adult screening for chronic hepatitis B virus infection.
Probiotic Use Ineffective for Primary Prevention of Clostridioides difficile Infection in Select Hospitalized Patients
A team of investigators evaluated outcomes following probiotic use for primary prevention of Clostridioides difficile infection in hospitalized patients.
Gastrointestinal Infections May Be Associated With Weakened Lung Immunity
Investigators sought to better understand the immunologic mechanisms behind increased susceptibility to secondary respiratory infections.
Impact of Clostridioides difficile Infections in Hospitalized Pediatric Oncology Patients
A team of investigators sought to assess the impact of Clostridioides difficile infection on outcomes in pediatric patients with cancer.
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