Gastroenteritis

Increased rates of certain infections, such as influenza, gastroenteritis, hepatitis and pneumonia, appeared associated with an eventual cancer diagnosis, according to research published in Cancer Immunology Research.

During the winter months, when the circulation of enteric viruses is at its highest, continuous use of proton pump inhibitors are associated with increased risk for developing acute gastroenteritis, according to study results published in JAMA Network Open.

Norovirus has become the leading cause of medically attended acute gastroenteritis in countries with national rotavirus vaccination programs, including the United States, and is a common cause of outbreaks worldwide. There is still no licensed vaccine against norovirus, but there are promising candidates in the pipeline, experts said, and researchers are working to define which genotypes and populations to target.

NEW ORLEANS — Children with acute gastroenteritis with dehydration receive unequal treatment in the ED because of race, according to a retrospective analysis of more than 30,000 patients.

More than 30 million people in the United States have irritable bowel syndrome.

Researchers reported findings from a norovirus outbreak in a pediatric ward with multiple-bed rooms and emphasized the importance of early detection and prompt implementation of strict infection control measures.

Norovirus has become the leading cause of medically attended acute gastroenteritis in countries with national rotavirus vaccination programs, including the United States, and is a common cause of outbreaks worldwide. There is still no licensed vaccine against norovirus, but there are promising candidates in the pipeline, experts said, and researchers are working to define which genotypes and populations to target.