Live Attenuated Human Hookworm Vaccine Shows Promise
Researchers conducted a study to assess the effects of a novel, live attenuated human hookworm vaccine.
Gastrointestinal Illnesses
Tegaserod Safe, Effective for IBS-C in Women Aged Less Than 65 Years Without Cardiovascular Ischemic Events
Investigators assessed the safety and efficacy of tegaserod in women with IBS-C aged less than 65 years without a history of cardiovascular ischemic events.
Positive Predictors of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Pediatric Populations
Researchers sought to identify the symptoms that are likely to occur among pediatric patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection detected via polymerase chain reaction testing.
SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine-Induced Antibody Responses in Patients Treated With Glucocorticoids or B-Cell Depletion Therapy
Researchers conducted a study to assess the immunogenicity of mRNA-based SARS-CoV-2 vaccines among patients with chronic inflammatory disease vs those with immunocompetence.
Spore-Forming Probiotics Safe and Effective for Functional Dyspepsia
Investigators assessed the safety and efficacy of treatment with spore-forming probiotics in reducing symptoms of functional dyspepsia.
2021 American College of Gastroenterology Guidelines: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Clostridioides difficile Infections
The American College of Gastroenterology released updated clinical guidelines on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Clostridioides difficile infections.
Eradication Therapy for Treatment of Helicobacter Pylori Infection Linked to Altered Gut Microbiota, Ghrelin Concentrations
Investigators conducted a study to determine the relationship between gut microbiota and ghrelin concentrations among patients with positive Helicobacter pylori infection vs those with antigen-negative H pylori infection who received eradication therapy.
Dientamoeba fragilis Colonization Is Associated With Increased Gut Microbiota Alpha Diversity
Investigators sought to compare the gut microbiota composition of children with and without D fragilis colonization and assess the impact of metronidazole on gut microbiota diversity and composition in D fragilis carriers.
Fewer High-Risk Lesions Detected Due to Delayed Endoscopy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchers assessed the decline in high-risk GI and pancreato-biliary lesions detected during the COVID-19 pandemic due to reduced numbers of endoscopic procedures performed.
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.
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