FDA approves ripretinib for GI stromal tumors resistant to other kinase inhibitors Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 May 2020 4:57 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Qinlock (ripretinib) tablets as the first new drug specifically approved as a fourth-line treatment...
Celiac disease linked to common chemical pollutants Hina Zahid12 May 2020 10:30 AM ISTChildren and adults with high levels of pesticide-related chemicals called dichlorodiphenyldichlorethylenes (DDEs) have double the risk of developing...
Buprenorphine-naloxone combo effective treatment of narcotic bowel syndrome Hina Zahid12 May 2020 5:45 AM ISTThe combination of buprenorphine and naloxone should be investigated as a potential treatment for narcotic bowel syndrome. The drugs seem to work...
Acupuncture improves chronic indigestion disorder finds clinical trial Hina Zahid12 May 2020 5:30 AM ISTThe evidence for different frequencies of acupuncture treatment in postprandial distress syndrome (PDS) is insufficient.Researchers conducted a...
Thrombin inhibition may protect against Necrotizing enterocolitis Hina Zahid10 May 2020 4:45 PM ISTTAMPA, Fla. --Researchers have found that Thrombin inhibition may provide protection against Necrotizing enterocolitis in a new study.The...
Updated Guidelines for Treatment for Diverticulitis released by ASCRS Hina Zahid8 May 2020 4:29 PM ISTAmerican Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) has released updated guidance on medical and surgical treatment of left-sided colonic...
Stevia extract may reduce biomarkers of fatty liver disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 May 2020 6:15 PM ISTNon-caloric sweeteners (NCS) are food additives providing sweetness without calories and are considered safe and/or not metabolized by the liver. The...
Antibiotics do not reduce hospital stay in uncomplicated diverticulitis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 April 2020 12:36 AM ISTResearchers from New Zealand and Australia have found in a new study that antibiotics may not be needed in patients hospitalized for uncomplicated...
Early family history-based screening of colorectal cancer may lead to better detection Hina Zahid20 April 2020 5:45 PM ISTCurrent guidelines recommend that early screening for colorectal cancer among individuals with a family history of the disease to identify those at...
Antidepressant medications improve irritable bowel syndrome symptoms Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli20 April 2020 3:16 PM ISTCanadian researchers have found that antidepressants might improve symptoms of Irritable bowel syndrome. The symptoms have been published...
FDA approves pemigatinib as first treatment for advanced cholangiocarcinoma Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 April 2020 8:41 AM ISTThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved pemigatinib as first treatment for adults with certain types of previously treated, advanced...
Higher probiotic Bifidobacteria levels may help celiac disease patients Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli16 April 2020 6:00 PM ISTCeliac disease (CD) is a chronic illness characterized by an inflammatory process triggered by gluten protein intake. Recent evidence has suggested...
