A unique case of focal pancreatitis termed Groove pancreatitis Isra Zaman24 July 2023 10:00 AM ISTGroove pancreatitis (GP) is an unusual form of chronic segmental pancreatitis that affects the “pancreatic groove” between the pancreatic head, the...
Plecanatide 3 mg once daily effective for managing severe constipation in adults with CIC or IBS-C Aditi24 July 2023 9:45 AM ISTAn article published in Neurogastroenterology and Motility entitled "Plecanatide for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable...
Gastric bypass surgery associated with non-alcohol substance use disorder Isra Zaman24 July 2023 9:30 AM ISTResearchers have discovered a link between gastric bypass surgery and an increased risk of non-alcohol substance use disorder, according to a new...
Scientists name top five foods rich in prebiotics Isra Zaman24 July 2023 9:00 AM ISTIn a new study, scientists estimated the prebiotic content of thousands of food types by using preexisting literature to find out which foods offer...
Early Sigmoidoscopy Improves Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis Outcome Jacinthlyn Sylvia21 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTA recent study published in Journal of Crohn's and Colitis has shed light on the benefits of early sigmoidoscopy in patients hospitalized with acute...
Large volume fluid drainage without albumin infusion associated with complications in refractory ascites Niveditha Subramani18 July 2023 8:00 PM ISTParacentesis is a common procedure performed to obtain a small sample of or drain ascitic fluid for both diagnostic or therapeutic purposes for...
Diabetes in NAFLD Patients linked to Increased Hepatic Decompensation and liver Carcinoma risk Jacinthlyn Sylvia18 July 2023 10:45 AM ISTData from a recent meta-analysis of individual participant-level data has shed light on the risks faced by individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver...
Gut bacteria linked to Subclinical Coronary Atherosclerosis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli18 July 2023 10:30 AM ISTSweden: A recent study published in the journal Circulation has revealed a link between the levels of certain bacteria living in the gut and coronary...
Low-fat dairy intake tied to lower mortality in patients with colorectal cancer: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 July 2023 11:00 AM ISTNetherlands: A recent study published in European Journal of Nutrition has shown an association of low-fat diary, both pre- and post-diagnosis, with...
Achalasia and Allergies: New Study Reveals Strong Association with Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Allergic Disorders Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli14 July 2023 8:30 PM ISTAchalasia, a disorder characterized by impaired esophageal motility, has long been considered an autoimmune disease affecting the esophageal myenteric...
Zastaprazan associated with rapid and potent suppression of gastric acid secretion Jacinthlyn Sylvia13 July 2023 9:45 AM ISTAfter a single oral dose of up to 60 mg and successive oral doses of up to 40 mg, zastaprazan was well tolerated and safe, says an article published...
Carvedilol more effective than non selective beta blockers in reducing portal hypertension Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli11 July 2023 9:15 AM ISTPortal hypertension (PH) is characterized by elevated pressure in portal venous system. The most common cause of portal hypertension is cirrhosis...
