A study by Lanas et al. 1 provides data on the trends of both upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding and perforation in hospitalized Spanish patients between 1996 and 2005; rates of upper ...

Certain lifestyle habits can also help prevent certain types of GI bleeds, including: A gastrointestinal (GI) bleed occurs when there is bleeding in the upper or lower digestive tract. All GI ...

This happens due to bleeding in any part of the gastrointestinal tract that runs from your mouth to your anus. If you have upper gastrointestinal bleeding, it can happen due to issues in your ...

The approach to transfusion for patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding has varied over the years. For a time, the focus was to avoid or delay transfusions because of the possibility ...

a common cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding Causes of acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage in patients with HIV infection. (A) Causes in 179 patients with CD4 counts <200/µl.

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