Retrospective study compares antibiotic regimens for H. pylori eradication in children.
Two antibiotic regimens cleared H. pylori in most children within four weeks.
This retrospective observational study evaluated two antibiotic combinations for treating Helicobacter pylori infection in children aged 4 t…
A look at two common treatments found that both regimens successfully eliminated the bacteria in most children within four weeks.
Bismuth-containing quadruple therapy associated with higher H. pylori eradication rates compared to triple therapy in children.
New Mix Clears Stomach Bugs Better in Children
This retrospective cohort study of 161 pediatric patients compared 14-day bismuth-containing quadruple therapy against triple therapy for He…
A four-drug plan works better than the usual three-drug plan for clearing stomach bacteria in kids.
PPI-refractory GERD prevalence and mechanisms in systemic sclerosis using ambulatory pH-MII, HREM, and scintigraphy
Heartburn Pills Often Fail in Scleroderma—New Study Reveals Why
This retrospective cohort study of 30 adults with systemic sclerosis evaluated PPI-refractory GERD using ambulatory pH-MII, HREM, and gastri…
Standard heartburn pills often fail for scleroderma patients because weak muscle movement in the esophagus and stomach prevents acid from cl…
Cross-Sectional Study Shows Rising PPI Use in Chinese ACS and AF Patients at Discharge
Why are nearly two-thirds of heart patients now getting stomach acid blockers at discharge?
This cross-sectional study examined 531 Chinese patients with acute coronary syndrome and atrial fibrillation at a Beijing hospital. PPI adm…
Nearly two-thirds of heart patients leaving the hospital now receive stomach acid blockers, a sharp rise from just 21% a decade ago.
Antibiotic use and risk factors linked to AAD and CDAD in critically ill patients
Nearly 1 in 3 ICU Patients Get Antibiotic Diarrhea, New Analysis Finds
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the incidence of antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and Clostridioides difficile-associ…
Nearly 1 in 3 critically ill patients develop antibiotic diarrhea, a common side effect that delays recovery and affects older adults and di…