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Hemostatic powder noninferior in nonvariceal upper GI bleeds
Publish date: 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
Publish date: 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
Publish date: 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
Publish date: 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?
Publish date: 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
Publish date: 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
Publish date: 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
Publish date: 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?
Publish date: 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
Publish date: 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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