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Q&A: A deeper dive into ACP's new diverticulitis guidelines

Authors discussed the College's first clinical guidelines on diagnosis and management of diverticulitis, which provide recommendations on when to use imaging, antibiotics, colonoscopy, and other interventions.

H. pylori eradication therapy may lead to better outcomes for functional dyspepsia

A systematic review and meta-analysis found that Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy was associated with higher cure rates and rates of symptom improvement in H. pylori-positive patients with functional dyspepsia.

Electronic alert about lactulose linked to lower readmissions in patients with cirrhosis

The alert, which encouraged clinicians to prescribe rifaximin for patients with cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy who were on lactulose, increased uptake of rifaximin in such patients.

MKSAP Quiz: A 6-month history of diarrhea

This month's quiz asks readers to determine the condition that is most consistent with laboratory stool studies in a 44-year-old woman who had cholecystectomy five years ago and reports a six-month history of nonbloody liquid stools.

Spotlight on celiac disease diagnosis and treatment

Two studies this month focused on the accuracy of serological tests for detecting celiac disease and the impacts of delayed diagnosis, while two others evaluated group-based education and a more restrictive diet as potential add-on treatments to a gluten-free diet.

Laxative recalled due to potential microbial contamination

A company recently recalled one lot of senna syrup, which was distributed to a wholesaler, due to potential microbial contamination.