Cocaine use is associated with higher mortality and surgical rates in ischemic colitis cases
Cocaine Use Linked to Severe Gastrointestinal Complications and Mortality
This narrative review examines gastrointestinal complications in patients with cocaine use. The review finds that cocaine-associated ischemi…
Cocaine use is linked to severe gastrointestinal issues, including higher mortality rates in cases of ischemic colitis compared to non-cocai…
Bismuth quadruple and concomitant regimens achieve >85% H. pylori eradication amid rising clarithromycin resistance
H. pylori treatments failing as resistance grows, review finds
This narrative review synthesizes current H. pylori eradication strategies, noting that clarithromycin resistance exceeds 15%-20% in most re…
Clarithromycin resistance now tops 15-20% in most regions, but bismuth quadruple and other combos still clear the bug over 85% of the time.
H. pylori eradication reduces gastric cancer risk by up to 44%, per guideline review
Review finds H. pylori eradication reduces risk of stomach cancer and ulcers
A narrative review of global evidence indicates H.
Treating a common stomach bacteria infection can lower future cancer risk by up to 44% and prevent recurring ulcers.