Diarrhea
Extended tofacitinib use led to ‘complete’ clinical response in refractory celiac disease
Tofacitinib “should be considered as a treatment option” for patients with refractory celiac disease type 2 who previously failed treatment with therapies such as budesonide, according to data in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
CDC updates guidance on preventing infection transmission in schools
Just ahead of the start of summer vacation, the CDC has released guidance on preventing infections among students in kindergarten through 12th grade for the 2024-2025 school year.
Transmission to unvaccinated babies ‘incredibly rare’ when rotavirus vaccines used in NICU
TORONTO — Rotavirus vaccination is not associated with significant outbreaks of the disease in NICUs, according to a study presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting.
VIDEO: What physicians should know about diagnosing chronic diarrhea
BOSTON — Chronic diarrhea is an “incredibly common” condition, with about one out of 20 patients presenting with symptoms, according to Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACG, a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic.
VIDEO: ‘Light Up the Sky’ in periwinkle to raise awareness on World IBS Day
In this Healio video exclusive, Jeffrey Roberts, MS, BSc, shares details about World IBS Day, April 19, which aims to raise awareness and support for patients with irritable bowel syndrome with the theme, “Light Up the Sky for IBS.”
Most patients with norovirus have just one health care encounter, study finds
Most patients with all-cause and norovirus-associated acute gastroenteritis have only one health care encounter, primarily in the outpatient setting, researchers found in a study.
#IBSDilemma campaign aims to ‘break silence, challenge stigma’ during IBS Awareness Month
During Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month, an advocacy group launched the #IBSDilemma campaign to focus on the unique challenges that individuals living with this common gastrointestinal disorder may encounter in daily life.
GI illness outbreak, deaths linked to consumption of undercooked morel mushrooms
Consumption of uncooked or undercooked morel mushrooms was “strongly associated” with a gastrointestinal illness outbreak in spring 2023 that resulted in two deaths, highlighting the importance of proper food preparation procedures.
VIDEO: ‘Dietary interventions,’ behavioral therapy pivotal to address rising tide of IBS
In a Healio video exclusive, Edward V. Loftus Jr., MD, urged gastroenterologists to prioritize identifying food triggers and recommending dietary interventions and behavioral therapy for patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
Providing hope for IBS patients ‘is sometimes the greatest medication’
Treating patients with irritable bowel syndrome can be a challenge for health care providers, as patients with suspected IBS often report a lengthy list of visceral and somatic symptoms that can overwhelm a busy provider.