Antidepressant Use Increases Risk of Hospital-Onset Clostridium Difficile Infection. Aditi19 Oct 2023 10:00 AM ISTThe incidence and severity of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) have risen in North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Limited evidence...
Vedolizumab does not increase CDI Risk in IBD Patients Jacinthlyn Sylvia13 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTA recent study published in Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal found that the use of biologic therapy like vedolizumab or anti-TNF does not appear to...
Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and Clostridium difficile Infection: The Final Word Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 May 2023 11:28 AM ISTProton pump inhibitors (PPIs), although introduced 25 years ago, still find their relevance in modern clinical practice settings and have been...
Rifaximin Therapy effective against Metronidazole-resistant Clostridium difficile Infection Medical Dialogues Editorial Team21 April 2022 9:15 AM ISTIn a new study conducted by Muhammad Waqas and team it was found that in more than 65 percent of instances, rifaximin medication is beneficial for...
PPIs induced Risk of Recurrent Clostridium difficile Infections and Rationale for Use of Probiotics: Review Dr. Spandan Bhadury23 Nov 2021 9:15 AM ISTClostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) in India is still an under-recognized etiology of diarrhea. This is largely due to lack of clinical...
Amoxicillin-clavulanate as good as metronidazole fluoroquinolone combo for Diverticulitis MD Editorial Team20 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTOutpatient diverticulitis is generally treated with amoxicillin-clavulanate or a combination of metronidazole and a fluoroquinolone...
Delayed ileostomy closure increases odds of Clostridium Difficile infection: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan16 Aug 2021 9:00 AM ISTA diverting ileostomy is typically performed to divert intestinal contents in high-risk colorectal anastomoses. Ileostomy closure is associated with...
Perioperative acid-base disturbances increase CDI risk after cardiac surgery: Study Medha Baranwal1 April 2021 9:25 AM ISTPoland: The presence of hyperlactatemia and decreased lactate clearance during cardiac surgery may predict the occurrence of Clostridium difficile...
