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Gastroenterology

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    Hemostatic powder noninferior in nonvariceal upper GI bleeds

    December 6, 2021

    TC-325 hemostatic powder compares well with standard endoscopic treatment of acute nonvariceal gastrointestinal bleeding in a new study.

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    Antibiotics vs. placebo in acute uncomplicated diverticulitis

    December 3, 2021

    Does antibiotic therapy decrease length of hospital stay for patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis?

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    Tranexamic acid does not reduce risk of death in GI bleed

    December 2, 2021

    In patients with GI bleeding, does high-dose tranexamic acid (TXA) reduce the risk of death?

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    Oakland score identifies patients with lower GI bleed at low risk for adverse events

    November 23, 2021

    Is the Oakland score a valid tool to assess the risk of adverse outcomes in adult patients with acute lower GI bleed (LGIB)?

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    Is ERCP indicated in gallstone pancreatitis without cholangitis?

    November 22, 2021

    How necessary is endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with sphincterotomy in acute gallstone pancreatitis?

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    Timing of endoscopy for acute upper GI bleeding

    November 18, 2021

    In high-risk patients hospitalized with upper GI bleeding, is earlier endoscopy beneficial?

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    Surgery needed in nearly half of appendicitis patients treated with antibiotics

    October 26, 2021

    “Substantial numbers of patients report a preference for antibiotics, even if appendectomy may ultimately be necessary.”

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    A pill for C. difficile works by increasing microbiome diversity

    October 25, 2021

    “I think this marks a moment in this space where we’re going to have better, safer, and more available options for patients.”

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    When can uncomplicated acute appendicitis in adults be treated nonoperatively?

    October 18, 2021

    Appendiceal diameter greater than or equal to 15 mm on CT and a body temperature of more than 38 °C on admission were associated with primary nonresponsiveness to antibiotic therapy.

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    Rivaroxaban’s single daily dose may lead to higher bleeding risk than other DOACs

    October 11, 2021

    Corroborating previous studies, Iceland researchers report that rivaroxaban poses the highest risk of GI bleeding, compared with other DOACs.

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