Postprandial gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in premature infants is increased when infants are placed in the right lateral or supine positions, according to the results of two studies appearing in the Journal of Pediatrics for December. Reuters Health Information
The risk of acquiring Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD) from surrounding colonized or infected patients -- CDAD pressure -- is an important factor in the transmission of this disease in an endemic setting, according to a study reported in the December 15th issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
After successful eradication of Helicobacter pylori, patients with mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma with minimal persisting lymphoma infiltrates generally do not have to undergo further active treatment, German researchers report in the December issue of Gut. Reuters Health Information
Constipation is a common complaint, especially in older adults. Untreated it can lead to serious morbidity and can be a contributing factor in mortality. How can you best treat the underlying causes? Geriatrics & Aging
In this review and commentary: new international HCV/HIV management guidelines; expert review of HIV/syphilis coinfection management; and failure to follow PCP prophylaxis guidelines. Medscape HIV/AIDS
The first population-based study evaluating the relative safety of two solutions used for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy concludes that, absent pre-existing renal disease, sodium phosphate and polyethylene glycol (PEG) are associated with similar, and low, risks of renal impairment. Reuters Health Information
Multidetector row helical CT allows an accurate diagnosis of appendiceal perforation by imaging a defect in the contrast-enhanced appendiceal wall, according to a report in the January 2008 issue of Radiology. Reuters Health Information
Oral capecitabine is as effective as infused fluorouracil and oxaliplatin is as effective as cisplatin and might be an alternative first therapy in patients with advanced esophagogastric cancer. Medscape Medical News
