GI symptoms found in nearly half of patients with COVID-19, new study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 19, 2020
Gastrointestinal symptoms are more common than originally thought. Waiting for respiratory signs can lead to delayed treatment, say investigators.
Gastric reflux meds boost odds of winter stomach distress
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 02, 2019
Older adults who use proton pump inhibitors continuously have heightened odds of contracting an acute form of stomach virus that peaks in winter.
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, August 1
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 31, 2019
Heartburn drugs linked to allergies, especially in 60+ age group … New palliative care model focuses on team approach … Experts comment on growing Candida auris threat … Wearable health monitor uses...
Nasty norovirus strain hits long-term care facilities especially hard
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 25, 2013
Long-term care facilities are seeing the worst of a nationwide outbreak of a potentially dangerous new strain of norovirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.