Gastrointestinal
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Not All DOACs Have Same GI-Bleeding Risk
Rivaroxaban is associated with higher rates of gastrointestinal bleeding compared with other direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), regardless... -
Two Studies Show When To Do an Endoscopy and Give Tranexamic Acid
When COVID-19 reached the United States, emergency departments had one of two experiences. In places with large...
Not All DOACs Have Same GI-Bleeding Risk
Rivaroxaban is associated with higher rates of gastrointestinal bleeding compared with other direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), regardless…
Two Studies Show When To Do an Endoscopy and Give Tranexamic Acid
When COVID-19 reached the United States, emergency departments had one of two experiences. In places with large…
In Watery Diarrhea Cases, Do Probiotics Affect Outcome?
Question 2: For cases of watery diarrhea, do probiotics affect outcome? Do you recommend the addition of…
Online Clinical Tool for Post–Bariatric Surgery Patients Could Improve Management
Members of ACEP’s Emergency Medicine Practice Committee, along with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery,…
Too Many CT Scans for Pediatric Nontraumatic Abdominal Pain
Emergency department (ED) computed tomography (CT) imaging rates for children with nontraumatic abdominal pain have changed little…
Too Many CT Scans for Pediatric Nontraumatic Abdominal Pain
Emergency department (ED) computed tomography (CT) imaging rates for children with nontraumatic abdominal pain have changed little…
How to Manage Fluids in Emergency Airway Procedures
It has long been assumed in emergency airway management that the fundamental priorities are oxygenation and ventilation….
Antibiotics Unnecessary for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Clinicians can safely observe patients with a first episode of uncomplicated diverticulitis…
Is Dilute Apple Juice a Viable Substitute for Rehydration?
Case: A 28-month-old boy presents with a three-day history of vomiting and diarrhea. After performing an appropriate…