In patients with Helicobacter pylori infection, a sequential regimen appears more effective than the widely used triple therapy using a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and antibiotics, according to a pooled data analysis by Italian researchers. Reuters Health Information
General practitioners (GPs) in the UK are poorly informed about chronic hepatitis C, according to survey results presented at the 15th United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW). Reuters Health Information
In a report in the October 21st issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology, clinicians from China call early nasogastric enteral nutrition a "breakthrough" in the management of severe acute pancreatitis. Reuters Health Information
A short-course of a novel drug combination is effective as first-line and salvage therapy for difficult-to-treat enteric parasite infections, researchers reported at the 15th United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW). Reuters Health Information
If increasing the dosage does not improve remission rates is it still worth considering if it alleviates symptoms? Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Indian-subcontinent Asians are less likely to have colorectal polyps than other ethnic groups in the UK, and diet may be a factor, investigators reported here at United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW). Reuters Health Information
In 2 studies, use of mesalamine with multimatrix system technology for 12 months maintained remission in about two thirds of patients with ulcerative colitis. Medscape Medical News
Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a higher risk of adverse outcomes related to pregnancy, according to a report in the October issue of Gastroenterology. Reuters Health Information
