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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Helicobacter pylori Eradication Associated With Reduced Risk of Dyslipidemia
A team of investigators conducted a large retrospective, cohort study to assess whether a longitudinal link exists between H pylori infection and the risk of developing dyslipidemia.
Hepatic Steatosis Associated With Lower Risks in Chronic Hepatitis B
This study’s goal was to study the effect of fatty liver on the incidence of cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and HBsAg seroclearance in patients with chronic hepatitis B.
Rate of Severe GI Complications Found to Be Low in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
Investigators assessed the rate of severe gastrointestinal complications in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 across 36 medical centers in the United States and Canada.
Significant Decline in IBD Diagnoses and Related Procedures Seen During COVID-19 Pandemic in the Netherlands
Investigators compared the rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) diagnoses made and IBD-related procedures performed during the COVID-19 pandemic with pre-pandemic rates.
Severity Score for Pediatric Shigellosis and Implications for Vaccine Trials
Study authors compared characteristics of moderate to severe diarrhea between children with culture positive Shigella and culture-negative, qPCR-attributable Shigella and derived a new clinical severity score.
No Clinical Benefit With Double Anaerobic Therapy for Intra-Abdominal Infections
Double anaerobic therapy with piperacillin/tazobactam plus metronidazole was compared to piperacillin/tazobactam alone to manage patients with intra-abdominal infections.
COVID-19: GI Patients, Providers Report High Satisfaction With Telehealth
Telehealth use in gastroenterology has significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a high level of satisfaction among both patients and providers.
Digestive Manifestations Appear to Be Mild in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
Emerging evidence indicates that gastrointestinal and hepatic manifestations may play an important role in COVID-19, but their prevalence and significance remain unknown.
Rectal Shedding of SARS-CoV-2 May Persist for Up to 7 Weeks
The goal of this study was to examine the time sequences of oral and fecal viral shedding in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Persistent High Rates of HBsAg Loss With IFN-α in Chronic HBV Suggestive of Its Potential
Researchers conducted a retrospective medical chart review to analyze relationship between HBsAg loss and a single PEG(IFN-α) course.
Antibiotics Are an Effective Therapy for Most Children With Uncomplicated Appendicitis
Antibiotic therapy was found to shorten recovery time for pediatric patients with uncomplicated appendicitis, thereby avoiding surgery.
Alcohol Use in HIV Associated With Intestinal Dysbiosis, CD8+ T-Cell Dysfunction
In post-hoc analyses, researchers analyzed alcohol use data and whole-blood samples from 359 participants in the New Orleans Alcohol Use in HIV study to explore the association between intestinal leak, dysbiosis, and T cells.
FDA: Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Onions
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use onions recalled by Thomson International Inc. as they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
GII.4 Genotype Most Common in Sporadic Pediatric Acute Gastroenteritis
Children with GII.4 type norovirus had more severe symptoms and required more medical care.
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Recurrent Clostridioides difficile in Cirrhosis
A team of investigators sought to investigate the rate of resolution of Clostridioides difficile infection as well as safety associated with fecal microbiota transplantation in patients with liver cirrhosis.
Salmonella Outbreak in 15 States Being Investigated by CDC
A Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 125 people in 15 states is being investigated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gastrointestinal Symptoms Associated With COVID-19 Infection
A team of investigators conducted a comprehensive search of several databases to identify the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with COVID-19 infection.
Guideline Issued on the Use of Probiotics for Managing GI Disorders
Probiotics should only be recommended for specific patient populations since there is not enough evidence to support their use in the majority of digestive conditions, according to new clinical guidelines released by the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and recently published in Gastroenterology.
Bezlotoxumab Effective for Reducing Clostridioides difficile Recurrence
A post hoc analysis was conducted to assess the efficacy of bezlotoxumab in a subgroup of participants from the MODIFY I and II trials.
CDC: U.S. Salmonella Cases Linked to Backyard Poultry Reach 465
The number of Salmonella infections linked with backyard poultry has reached 465 in 42 states, an increase of 368 since the last update on May 20.
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