Gastrointestinal Health

The CDC has identified an increase in reported cases of cyclosporiasis, according to a health advisory issued by the CDC Health Alert Network.

The perception and utilization of OTC medications among primary care providers for gastroesophageal reflux disease and chronic constipation shows a need for improved patient education on these medications.

In 2013, a CDC study reported that gastrointestinal (GI)-related dysfunction was responsible for 13,011 annual outpatient office visits.

FoodNet, which collects data on 15% of the US population, reported 24,029 foodborne infections, 5,512 hospitalizations, and 98 deaths in 2016.

An investigation is ongoing after packaged salads purchased from a grocery store in Florida were found to contain a dead bat.

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at a higher risk of developing nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a recently-published study concluded.

Pharmacists can play an important role in preventing foodborne illness.

Frozen and fresh product fully restored the microbiota diversity among participants within 7 days after treatment.

All antibiotics are thought to increase the risk of Clostridium difficile diarrhea, but current evidence suggests that particular drug classes are much worse than others in increasing this risk

Listeria (Listeriosis) is a serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.

The Changing Landscape of Beta Blockers in Cirrhosis

A recently-published study in JAMA suggests that Clostridium difficile may be more effectively treated with vancomycin than its more commonly used counterpart metronidazole.

The Changing Landscape of Beta Blockers in Cirrhosis

Children born to mothers who took heartburn medication were more likely to visit the physician for asthma symptoms.

A few years ago, celiac disease was the popular gastrointestinal disorder. In the last year or so, though, irritable bowel syndrome has seemingly taken over.

In your pharmacy practice, you are actively trying to perform more comprehensive medication reviews and stress to patients the value of services you offer.

There are fewer micronutrient deficiencies among gastric bypass patients than previously indicated.

In gastroesophageal reflux disease, the reflux of stomach contents results in disruptive symptoms or complications.

Despite how common gastroesophageal reflux disease is among patients, there are a few unfounded beliefs surrounding its symptoms, severity, and treatment.

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic, functional, gastrointestinal disorder characterized by symptoms of abdominal pain associated with altered bowel habits.

Dexilant SoluTab is a delayed-release orally disintegrating tablet that treats heartburn associated with GERD.

The FDA today approved a new formulation of Takeda Pharmaceuticals' dexlansoprazole.

If patients come to the pharmacy with ailments like heartburn, stomach pain, and difficulty swallowing, they may have acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Because calcium citrate is not dependent on acid or pH for absorption, it may be the preferred calcium supplement for PPI users.

The best way to reduce health care spending is to teach patients how to optimize their health and slow the aging process.

Overall survival rate nearly doubles in patients who used aspirin post-diagnosis.

Gastroprotective agents may be needed in postmenopausal women taking bisphosphonates.

Pharmacists are positioned to educate and monitor older patients who are discharged on these medications.

Since patients with Barrett's esophagus seem to progress to cancerous stages faster than others, health care professionals might perceive that controlling acid reflux would prevent the transition.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease and atrial fibrillation are 2 of the most significant health concerns in the United States, and researchers suspect a link between them.