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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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Should hospitalists use albumin to treat non-SBP infections in patients with cirrhosis?
September 22, 2021
Study data suggest that albumin may be beneficial in improving renal and circulatory function.
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COVID-19: New GI symptoms don’t raise death risk in IBD
August 27, 2021
International registry data show new onset of GI symptoms is common in IBD patients with COVID-19 regardless of IBD disease status.
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C. Diff eradication not necessary for clinical cure of recurrent infections with fecal transplant
July 27, 2021
“I think the advice should be: Give a full anti–C. diff antibiotic course to treat the C. diff infection, and then give FMT afterward to restore the microbiota.”
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Antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent spontaneous bacterial peritonitis may not be effective
July 26, 2021
In patients with cirrhosis, is antibiotic prophylaxis beneficial to prevent spontaneous bacterial peritonitis?
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Acid suppression therapy increases intestinal colonization of MDROs
July 22, 2021
Is acid suppression therapy associated with an increased risk of intestinal colonization with multidrug-resistant microorganisms (MDROs)?
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Clostridioides difficile: Two sets of guidelines disagree
July 8, 2021
Clinicians may find themselves trying to reconcile conflicts between the American College of Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases Society of America guidelines.
