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.
Gastrointestinal Illnesses
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.
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.
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.
Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Bagged Salad Mixes
19 people have been hospitalized with no deaths reported.
Distinct Phenotype of Pancreatitis Observed in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection
SARS-CoV-2-associated pancreatitis may represent a distinct phenotype of pancreatitis characterized by metabolic stress, abdominal pain, and specific patterns of inflammation.
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