Search results for "Gastroenterology"
In the News
Dabigatran risks, C. diff, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/06/itn.htm
15 Jun 2012
No harm in early laparoscopic cholecystectomy for mild gallstone pancreatitis
Patients with mild gallstone pancreatitis can safely have a laparoscopic cholecystectomy within 48 hours of admission, and it appears to shorten their length of stay compared to those who wait longer, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/07/25/4.htm
25 Jul 2012
From dysphagia to euphoria
Patients and physicians can define a ##ldquo;good outcome##rdquo; very differently.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/03/selfexam.htm
15 Mar 2013
Internal medicine residency match results encouraging
The number of U.S. senior medical students choosing categorical internal medicine residencies increased this year for the fourth consecutive year, according to the 2013 National Resident Matching Program.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/20/2.htm
20 Mar 2013
Rectal NSAIDs beat PD stents to prevent post-ERCP pancreatitis
Rectal administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is superior to pancreatic duct (PD) stents in preventing pancreatitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ECRP), a meta-analysis found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/07/10/3.htm
10 Jul 2013
Probiotics fail to prevent antibiotic-associated, C. difficile diarrhea in elderly
A multi-strain preparation of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria failed to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea and/or Clostridium difficile diarrhea in elderly patients, a new study found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/14/4.htm
14 Aug 2013
Expel common myths about gastroparesis
Updated definition of gastroparesis came out in January.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/08/conf04.htm
15 Aug 2013
Recent Research
Probiotics for Clostridium difficile, readmission risk after percutaneous coronary intervention, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/11/rr.htm
15 Nov 2013
With acute pancreatitis, time is of the essence
Get a handle on the signs that indicate acute pancreatitis, the best treatment, and the complications to watch for.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/01/pancreatitis.htm
15 Jan 2014
Treatment of ascites in patients with portal hypertension
Article reviews the current recommendations for the treatment of ascites, including hepatorenal syndrome and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/02/expert.htm
15 Feb 2014