Evidence-based summary of “Frequency of use and outcomes in individuals older than 75 years” published in JAMA Intern Med
Cephalosporins and Ciprofloxacin Still Appropriate First-Line Treatment for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
Evidence-based summary of “Response-Guided Therapy with Cefotaxime, Ceftriaxone, or Ciprofloxacin for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis: A Validation Study of 2021 AASLD Practice Guideline for SBP,” published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
AGA-ACG Clinical Practice Guideline on Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Treatments: Parsing Benefits and Risks
This evidence-based summary reviews the new clinical practice guideline from the ACG and AGA on the pharmacological management of chronic idiopathic constipation.
Disposable Elevator Caps for Duodenoscopes Decrease Persistent Bacterial Contamination Without Hindering Technical ERCP Performance: The ICECAP Trial
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Over-the-Scope Clips Decrease Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding vs Standard Endoscopic Treatment… In the Right Patient
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Prophylactic Antibiotics Do Not Improve Mortality in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis Treated with Corticosteroids
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SEAVUE: A Sea of Change in Biologic Positioning for Crohn’s Disease
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ICYMI: Vedolizumab Is Superior to Adalimumab for Clinical Remission and Endoscopic Improvement of Ulcerative Colitis-The VARSITY RCT
In Case You Missed It Vedolizumab Is Superior to Adalimumab for Clinical Remission and Endoscopic Improvement of Ulcerative Colitis: The…
Vibrating Capsules for Chronic Constipation: The New Non-Pharmacologic Approach
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ICYMI: Can we prevent hepatic decompensation? Most likely, with nonselective beta blockers
In Case You Missed It Can We Prevent Hepatic Decompensation? Most Likely, With Nonselective Beta Blockers Sonali Paul, MD, MS…