Multisystem effects of COVID-19: A concise review for practitioners

16 Sep, 2020 | 09:14h | UTC

Multisystem effects of COVID-19: A concise review for practitioners – Postgraduate Medicine

State of the art review: Hepatorenal syndrome

15 Sep, 2020 | 08:41h | UTC

Hepatorenal syndrome: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management – The BMJ (free for a limited period)

Commentary on Twitter

Hepatorenal syndrome is a serious complication of cirrhosis that is associated with high morbidity and mortality. This review discusses its definition, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of hepatorenal syndromehttps://t.co/m9QnH6n2lJ

— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) September 14, 2020

ACG Guidelines: Diagnosis and management of achalasia

11 Sep, 2020 | 01:18h | UTC

ACG Clinical Guidelines: Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia – The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Commentary on Twitter

New ACG Clinical Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia in The American Journal of #Gastroenterology

Full guideline here: https://t.co/7dnQVIA5zk #AmJGastro #EsophagealMotility #MotilityDisorders @BrennanSpiegel @JPandolfinoMD @RenaYadlapati @KatarinaGreer2 pic.twitter.com/zn0eVuxrQr

— ACG (@AmCollegeGastro) September 4, 2020

[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Aspirin increases major GI bleeding risk by 60% in older individuals

6 Sep, 2020 | 21:30h | UTC

Major GI bleeding in older persons using aspirin: incidence and risk factors in the ASPREE randomised controlled trial – Gut

Source: EvidenceAlerts

Commentary on Twitter

Aspirin increases GI bleeding risk by 60% in an aspirin RCT

137 total GI bleeds in 90000 person years @Gut_BMJ https://t.co/Hb8h6kZrpo

— Elliot Tapper (@ebtapper) August 8, 2020

[Preprint] Diarrhea and vomiting may be a key sign of Covid-19 in children

4 Sep, 2020 | 02:12h | UTC

Diarrhoea and vomiting may be key sign of Covid in children – The Guardian

Original Study: Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in children – A prospective multicentre cohort study – medRxiv

Commentary on Twitter

(1/10) Important pre-print study (interpret cautiously) of 992 UK children showing 6.9% had #SARSCoV2 antibodies, suggesting they are at similar risk of infection as adults, & that young and older children are similarly susceptible. 50% were asymptomatic.https://t.co/sUgvIlnmE0 pic.twitter.com/nxeHkAODLF

— Dr Zoë Hyde (@DrZoeHyde) September 3, 2020

AGA Guidelines on the gastrointestinal evaluation of iron deficiency anemia

1 Sep, 2020 | 06:02h | UTC

AGA Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia – Gastroenterology

Prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 presenting as acute pancreatitis

28 Aug, 2020 | 08:41h | UTC

Prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 presenting as acute pancreatitis – Gastroenterology

Commentary: Covid-19 can present with pancreatitis – MedicalResearch.com

Guideline synopsis: Ulcerative colitis in adults

28 Aug, 2020 | 08:38h | UTC

Ulcerative Colitis in Adults – JAMA

Podcast: Update on Ulcerative Colitis—2020

Original Guideline: AGA Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis – Gastroenterology

[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: For colonoscopy prep, low-volume, same-day dosing appears as effective as split dosing

28 Aug, 2020 | 08:34h | UTC

For colonoscopy prep, low-volume, same-day dosing appears as effective as split dosing – ACP Gastroenterology

Original Article: The Bowel CLEANsing National Initiative: A Low-Volume Same-Day Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Preparation vs Low-Volume Split-Dose PEG With Bisacodyl or High-Volume Split-Dose PEG Preparations—A Randomized Controlled Trial – The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Podcast: Managing acute pancreatitis

26 Aug, 2020 | 03:51h | UTC

Managing Acute Pancreatitis – JAMA

Meta-analysis: Efficacy and safety of gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis in critically ill patients

25 Aug, 2020 | 03:40h | UTC

Efficacy and safety of gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis in critically ill patients: an updated systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized trials – Intensive Care Medicine

Meta-analysis: Prevalence and mortality of COVID-19 patients with gastrointestinal symptoms

19 Aug, 2020 | 09:31h | UTC

Prevalence and Mortality of COVID-19 Patients With Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Mayo Clinic Proceedings

Management of digestive disorders and procedures associated with COVID-19

18 Aug, 2020 | 07:39h | UTC

Management of Digestive Disorders and Procedures Associated With COVID-19 – American Journal of Gastroenterology

[Abstract Only] Small randomized trial suggests early feeding is feasible in children with acute pancreatitis

16 Aug, 2020 | 22:06h | UTC

Early Feeding in Acute Pancreatitis in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Pediatrics

ESGE Position Statement: Diagnosis and management of iatrogenic endoscopic perforations

14 Aug, 2020 | 01:00h | UTC

Diagnosis and management of iatrogenic endoscopic perforations: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Position Statement – Update 2020 – Endoscopy

[Preprint] Systematic review: SARS-CoV-2 and the role of orofecal transmission

11 Aug, 2020 | 10:22h | UTC

SARS-CoV-2 and the Role of Orofecal Transmission: Systematic Review – medRxiv

ACG Guideline: Clinical use of esophageal physiologic testing

11 Aug, 2020 | 10:12h | UTC

ACG Clinical Guidelines: Clinical Use of Esophageal Physiologic Testing – The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Abnormal liver tests in COVID‐19: A retrospective observational cohort study of 1827 patients

10 Aug, 2020 | 01:56h | UTC

Abnormal Liver Tests in COVID‐19: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study of 1827 Patients in a Major U.S. Hospital Network – Hepatology

Commentary: Strong link found between abnormal liver tests and poor COVID-19 outcomes – Yale University

[Abstract Only] Cohort Study: Cardiovascular and bleeding risks associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs after myocardial infarction

3 Aug, 2020 | 00:17h | UTC

Cardiovascular and Bleeding Risks Associated With Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs After Myocardial Infarction – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: NSAIDs Boost CV, Bleeding Risks in Post-MI Patients – TCTMD AND Concomitant NSAID Treatment After MI – American College of Cardiology AND NSAIDs increase cardiovascular, bleeding risk in Korean heart attack patients – American College of Cardiology

Clinical practice guidelines for the surgical management of Crohn’s disease

23 Jul, 2020 | 08:25h | UTC

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Surgical Management of Crohn’s Disease – Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: urgent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with sphincterotomy vs. conservative treatment in predicted severe acute gallstone pancreatitis

20 Jul, 2020 | 07:44h | UTC

Urgent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with sphincterotomy versus conservative treatment in predicted severe acute gallstone pancreatitis (APEC): a multicentre randomised controlled trial – The Lancet

Related Commentary on Twitter

Routine or on-demand ERCP in pred severe biliary #pancreatitis? APEC trial today @TheLancet: major complications 38%/117 pts urgent ERCP incl sphincterotomy vs 44%/113 pts with ERCP on-demand. ERCP can be reserved for cholangitis/ persistent cholestasis. https://t.co/kz1jfTQIf8 pic.twitter.com/ZfkARKwvGv

— Marc Besselink (@MarcBesselink) July 17, 2020