Articles Tagged With: gastric
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A Novel Rifabutin-Containing Combination Regimen Is Effective for Eradicating H. pylori Infection
A Phase III, randomized, controlled trial found a significantly higher eradication rate for H. pylori with a 14-day regimen of rifabutin, amoxicillin, and omeprazole compared to 14 days of amoxicillin and omeprazole.
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Critical Care in the Obese Patient
This article will highlight some important practical aspects of care that arise in the management of critically ill obese patients, along with the unique physiology resulting from obesity.
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Misplaced NG tubes a major patient safety risk
Misplaced nasogastric and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes pose a serious threat to patient safety and a liability risk for hospitals. New technology might improve the detection of misplaced tubes.