Search results for "Constipation"
MKSAP Quiz: Persistent epigastric pain despite PPI therapy
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate next step in treatment for a 30-year-old patient with progressively worsening epigastric pain that is more severe with eating and has not improved with proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/01/27/4.htm
27 Jan 2023
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.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/01/28/3.htm
28 Jan 2022
Spotlight on mental health and gastrointestinal symptoms
One recent study found a link between depression and diarrhea and constipation, while another found that cognitive behavioral therapy may be an effective treatment for patients with refractory irritable bowel syndrome.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/26/5.htm
26 Apr 2019
First immunotherapy approved for initial treatment of gastric cancer
Nivolumab (Opdivo) is approved in combination with certain types of chemotherapy for the initial treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic gastric cancer, gastroesophageal junction cancer, or esophageal adenocarcinoma.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/23/9.htm
23 Apr 2021
Spotlight on functional GI disorders
Research in the past month focused on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia, finding a worse disease prognosis among patients with both conditions versus IBS alone, as well as sex-based differences and an inverse association between fruit intake and functional dyspepsia symptoms.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/23/5.htm
23 Apr 2021
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.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/01/28/5.htm
28 Jan 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Treatment of diarrhea and abdominal pain
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate treatment for a 35-year-old man with a one-year history of diarrhea and abdominal cramping and bloating.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/11/20/4.htm
20 Nov 2020
Treatments for irritable bowel syndrome examined
A network meta-analysis looked at trials comparing soluble fiber, antispasmodic drugs, peppermint oil, and gut-brain neuromodulators with each other or with placebo, while a randomized controlled trial tested fecal microbiota transplantation.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/12/27/1.htm
27 Dec 2019
Spotlight on COVID-19's impact on gastroenterology
Speakers at Digestive Disease Week shared research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected health care utilization, telehealth, and outcomes for patients with GI cancers.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/05/28/6.htm
28 May 2021
Spotlight on irritable bowel syndrome
In the past month, researchers assessed potential treatments of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), reviewed likely causes of the condition, and quantified the daily challenges facing patients with IBS.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/08/23/5.htm
23 Aug 2019