Gastrointestinal Health

Pharmacists are instrumental in guiding patients on the appropriate and safe use of products for gastrointestinal discomfort.

Just 22% of those who suffer seek help from a health care provider, newer agents show promise.

Diet and lifestyle changes are key components of treating gastroesophageal reflux disease.

The journal Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology has published a review article that discusses repositioning of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in cancer treatment.

A rare but potentially serious bacteria known as Brucella RB51 has been found in raw milk products from a Texas dairy, according to a CDC press release.

Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV).

Almost all persons infected with Campylobacter recover without any treatment, but some patients may require antimicrobial therapy.

A plant-based Mediterranean diet reduced reflux symptoms similarly to proton pump inhibitor use.

Gastrointestinal conditions make up a big part of health care in the United States, but they can be challenging to properly diagnose and treat.

Many drug interaction databases include oral potassium supplements and drugs with anticholinergic activity as a serious interaction.

A recently-published study evaluated increasing concerns that plaque psoriasis medications may trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Serendipity and medicine is a wonderful thing.

Could Montelukast Be a Key to Managing GI Side Effects of Tecfidera?

While proton pump inhibitors are commonly used among older patients, it may not increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

A study published in Pediatrics found no conclusive evidence to support the use of probiotics to prevent eczema and asthma in high-risk infants.

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.