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Urgent endoscopy is associated with lower mortality in high-risk patients with acute nonvariceal GI bleeding
December 21, 2017
Is urgent endoscopy (less than 6 hours after ED presentation) better than elective endoscopy (6-48 hours after presentation) to decrease mortality and rebleeding in high-risk patients with acute nonvariceal
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FDA approves premixed, low-volume colon-cleansing solution
December 13, 2017
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
October 24, 2017
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
October 2, 2017
Overall, the risk of major bleeds associated with NOACs was similar to the risk with conventional anticoagulants.
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Anticoagulation for patients with liver cirrhosis and portal vein thrombosis
September 29, 2017
Should patients with liver cirrhosis with portal vein thrombosis be treated with anticoagulation?
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Bowel rest or early feeding for acute pancreatitis
September 28, 2017
When should you start enteral feedings in patients with acute pancreatitis?
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Bezlotoxumab may lower risk of C. difficile readmissions
September 11, 2017
A phase 3 drug trial shows promise for high-risk recurrent CDI patients after discharge.
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Award for best hospital goes to … the Mayo Clinic
August 9, 2017
The U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2017-2018 includes the usual suspects, with the University of Michigan making a big move up the list.
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C diff infection among U.S. ED patients
July 27, 2017
Clinical Question: Should all emergency department (ED) patients with diarrhea, without vomiting, get tested for Clostridium difficile?
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Hospital isolates C. difficile carriers and rates drop
July 11, 2017
NEW ORLEANS – Screen for and isolate asymptomatic carriers.
