Gastroenterology

Ferring’s Rebyota is indicated for the prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection in adults, following antibiotic treatment for recurrent C. difficile.

Quebec revises guidance to promote the judicious use of invasive and non-invasive tests, and the optimal use of antibiotics in the treatment of this infection.

Trulance (plecanatide) is now indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults.

Constella (linaclotide) capsules were recently approved by Health Canada for use in children with constipation.

This highly contagious virus is the most common cause of sporadic gastroenteritis across all age groups.

Hypovolemic phlebotomy minimizes bleeding during surgery and could help preserve blood bank reserves.

Chronic Constipation is a worry for many older people and those with chronic diseases. How much do you know about diagnosing and treating chronic constipation?

Meta-analysis of 3,374 cases of complicated appendicitis operated on by laparoscopy has once again called into question the relevance of this practice.