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AGA Gastroenterology Journal: Published on November, 2022In adults, obesity-related
complications, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus
(T2DM), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, obstructive sleep apnea, osteoarthritis,
and certain types of cancer (eg, colorectal cancer), have also increased,
contributing to high morbidit...
The American Journal of
Gastroenterology
GERD MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
Management
of GERD requires a multifaceted approach, taking into account the symptom
presentation, endoscopic findings, and likely physiological abnormalities.
Medical
management includes lifestyle modifications and pharmacologic therapy,
principally with medication...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) continues to be among the most common diseases seen by
gastroenterologists, surgeons, and primary care physicians. The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) recently
released an updated guideline on diagnosis and management of GERD which was
published by the American Journal of
Gastroenterology. In t...
Pathogenesis
of adenomyosis involves sex steroid hormone abnormalities, inflammation, fibrosis
and neuro angiogenesis, even though the proposed mechanisms are not fully understood.
Nowadays, adenomyosis may also be diagnosed by non-invasive techniques, because
of imaging advancements.
Adenomyosis
often coexists with other gynecologic...
NICE guidelines:Take Home MessagesDo not offer an antibiotic
for preventing or treating Pneumonia if SARS-CoV-2, another virus, or a fungal
infection is likely to be the cause.Evidence as of March 2021
suggests that bacterial co-infection occurs in less than about 8% of people
with COVID-19, and could be as low as 0.1% in people in hospital wit...
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) GuidanceManaging cough Recommendations· Encourage patient
with cough to avoid lying on their backs, if possible, because this may make
coughing less effective.· Be aware
that older people or those with comorbidities, frailty, impaired immunity or a
reduced ability to cough...
NICE guidelines:Antibiotic treatment in the communityRecommendationsDo not offer an antibiotic for
preventing secondary bacterial pneumonia in people with COVID 19. If a person has suspected or
confirmed secondary bacterial pneumonia, start antibiotic treatment as soon as
possible. Advise people to seek medical help
without delay if their sympt...
The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (USFDA) issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for a new
monoclonal antibody for the treatment of COVID-19 that retains activity against
the omicron variant.
The EUA for Bebtelovimab is for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in
adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older we...
The COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines:
On December 22 and 23, 2021, the
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs)
that allow 2 new oral antiviral agents to be used in this patient population:
ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir and molnupiravir.
Ritonavir-Boosted Nirmatrelvir
Nirmatrelvir is an orally bi...
The American Journal of
Gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD) continues to be among the most common diseases seen by
gastroenterologists, surgeons, and primary care physicians.
GERD is
the condition in which the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus
results in symptoms and/or complications. GERD is defined b...
From The Journal of Infectious Diseases and
The British Medical Journal:
Sepsis mortality has improved
following advancements in early recognition and standardized management, including
emphasis on early administration of appropriate antimicrobials. However,
guidance regarding antimicrobial duration in sepsis is surprisingly limited....
Proton
pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most commonly used medications in the
world. Developed for the treatment and prevention of acid-mediated upper
gastrointestinal conditions, these agents are being used increasingly for
indications where their benefits are less certain.
PPI over prescription
imposes an economic cost and contri...
