The risks of Thromboembolism vs. recurrent GI bleeding after interruption of systemic anticoagulation. Background: During hospitalization due to GI bleed anticoagulants are stopped until the episode is resolved. There are...
Initial cholecystectomy vs. sequential common duct endoscopic assessment and subsequent cholecystectomy for suspected gallstone migration. Background: Guidelines recommend ERCP or EUS prior to cholecystectomy in patients with high risk for...
The changing role of beta-blocker therapy in patients with cirrhosis. Background: New data show that arterial pressure is an independent predictor of survival in patients with cirrhosis. Patients with a...
Why there’s no point telling me to lose weight. A recent article on BMJ was written by a patient revealing her personal perspective on obesity. She mentions that she is...
Dietary elimination therapy is an effective alternative for adults with eosinophilic esophagitis. Background: In eosinophilic esophagitis, swallowed corticosteroids are effective. Based on a recent study, dietary elimination might be a more...
Albumin infusion in patients undergoing large volume paracentesis: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. Background: IV albumin has been used as a plasma volume expander. In cirrhotics albumin keeps an essential...
Important information for today’s GI patients
What is it? A soft diet means eating foods that are soft and easy for you to chew or to swallow. Eating soft foods may help if you have problems...
Irritable bowel syndrome drugs receive FDA approval The FDA has granted approval to two drugs for the treatment of diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome in adults. Actavis’ eluxadoline reduces bowel contractions...
Adding Fiber Fiber “roughage” is the part of plant food that is not broken down or digested in our bodies. It is the plants skin, roots, stems, leaves and seeds....
