Carvedilol and endoscopic variceal ligation show similar efficacy for preventing variceal bleeding in cirrhosis
Comparing Carvedilol and Endoscopic Procedures to Prevent Bleeding in Liver Cirrhosis
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 1385 patients found no significant difference between carvedilol and endoscopic…
Doctors are looking at whether the drug carvedilol works as well as endoscopic procedures to stop dangerous bleeding in patients with liver …
Banxia Xiexin Tang may modulate inflammatory signaling and oxidative stress in gastric cardia cancer models
Banxia Xiexin Tang May Help Manage Gastric Cardia Cancer Symptoms
This narrative review explores the role of Banxia Xiexin Tang (BXT) in managing gastric cardia cancer and related conditions like gastritis.…
New research suggests the herbal formula Banxia Xiexin Tang may reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in patients with gastric cardia can…
Neurostimulation therapies improve swallowing function in acutely ill patients with a standardized mean difference of -0.74
Neurostimulation Therapies Improve Swallowing in Critically Ill Patients
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated neurostimulation therapies for dysphagia in 2198 acutely and critically ill patie…
A review of 20 studies found that neurostimulation therapies can significantly improve swallowing function in critically ill patients with d…
Patient- and GP-facing deprescribing intervention increases PPI dose reduction by 6.9% in adults with chronic PPI use
Combining patient education with doctor letters cuts acid reflux drug use by nearly 7 percent
This cluster randomized clinical trial evaluated a deprescribing intervention in 1498 general practitioners and 34 409 patients across weste…
A new trial shows that giving patients information and doctors a clear plan helps reduce unnecessary acid reflux medication use in adults.
Narrative review discusses AI-driven pathology models for esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus management
AI Pathology Models May Help Screen Barrett's Esophagus and Esophageal Cancer
This narrative review examines the role of AI-driven pathology models in managing patients with esophageal cancer and Barrett's esophagus. T…
A narrative review suggests AI-driven pathology models could improve early screening and diagnosis for Barrett's esophagus and esophageal ca…
Narrative review on vitamin D and VDR in gastrointestinal and pulmonary diseases
Vitamin D's Role in Gut and Lung Health Examined
This narrative review synthesizes evidence on vitamin D deficiency and VDR expression across gastrointestinal and pulmonary conditions. The …
A review explores how vitamin D deficiency and VDR expression may influence digestive and respiratory diseases, but more research is needed.
Meta-analysis compares total vs partial fundoplication for pediatric GERD
Partial Fundoplication Lowers Dysphagia Risk in Children with GERD
This meta-analysis of 2633 patients younger than 18 years with GERD found that total fundoplication (Nissen) was associated with a higher ri…
In children with GERD, partial fundoplication reduces postoperative swallowing problems compared to total fundoplication, while reflux contr…
GERD Associated with Increased Risk of Laryngeal Cancer in Meta-Analysis
Large study links GERD to higher risk of laryngeal cancer
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 1,768,394 adults found that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was significantly associated wit…
A massive analysis of nearly 1.8 million adults found a link between gastroesophageal reflux disease and increased risk of laryngeal cancer.
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds elevated magnetic sphincter augmentation erosion after sleeve gastrectomy
Magnetic sphincter augmentation erosion risk is higher after sleeve gastrectomy
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 287 patients found that magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) erosion after laparoscopic sleeve …
A meta-analysis shows patients with sleeve gastrectomy have a higher erosion rate after magnetic sphincter augmentation compared to nonbaria…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of NMES for post-stroke dysphagia outcomes
NMES alone does not beat standard therapy for post-stroke swallowing problems
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) alone versus NMES combined with or compared t…
A review of sixteen studies found that adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation to standard care helps, but using it alone does not impro…
Meta-analysis identifies prevalence and risk factors for postextubation dysphagia in ICU patients
One third of ICU patients face swallowing difficulties
This meta-analysis of 7,219 patients examined the prevalence and risk factors associated with postextubation dysphagia in ICU patients under…
Many people struggle to swallow after being taken off a breathing tube, especially if they are older or spent more time on the tube.
Oro-esophageal vs Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Ischemic Stroke with Dysphagia: A Protocol
New trial tests which feeding tube helps stroke best
This randomized controlled trial protocol aims to compare oro-esophageal tube feeding with nasogastric tube feeding in 422 ischemic stroke p…
A new trial compares nose versus mouth feeding tubes to see which helps stroke patients recover swallowing function faster.