Gastroenterology
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Fecal microbiota transplantation by capsule effective in preventing recurrent C. difficile
Clinical question: Is fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) by oral capsule noninferior to administration via colonoscopy in preventing recurrent...
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Abdominal pain with high transaminases
Are abnormalities in alkaline phosphatase always present during the passage of gallstones?
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When should nutritional support be implemented in a hospitalized patient?
Nutritional support should be provided to hospitalized patients via the most physiologic route possible.
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AGA Guideline: Use goal-directed fluid therapy, early oral feeding in acute pancreatitis
New guideline gives practical recommendations for the first 2 weeks of care.
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New C. difficile guidelines recommend fecal microbiota transplants
About one-quarter of patients whose infection is treated with vancomycin will likely experience at least one additional episode of infection.
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National Early Warning Score discriminates deterioration of inpatients with liver disease
Existing models estimate medium- and long-term prognosis in patients with liver disease, none are validated for short-term outcomes in inpatient...
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Urgent endoscopy is associated with lower mortality in high-risk patients with acute nonvariceal GI bleeding
Is urgent endoscopy (less than 6 hours after ED presentation) better than elective endoscopy (6-48 hours after presentation) to decrease mortality...
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FDA approves premixed, low-volume colon-cleansing solution
The best way to ensure a good colonoscopy is with an effective prep.
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Carvedilol fails to reduce variceal bleeds in acute-on-chronic liver failure
Some improvement seen at 28 days in acute kidney injury, sepsis.
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Dabigatran, rivaroxaban linked to slight increase in GI bleeding risk
Overall, the risk of major bleeds associated with NOACs was similar to the risk with conventional anticoagulants.