A lower apixaban dose is indicated in patients with an eGFR less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2, regardless of dialysis status.

GBS scores were calculated and outcome data (hospital interventions for GI bleeding and death) were recorded. The second phase was conducted at two hospitals. In this phase, consecutive emergency ...

A retrospective cohort study found no evidence of the 'July phenomenon' in patients admitted to the hospital with lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Objective: To identify and evaluate the quality of evidence supporting prophylactic use of treatments for stress ulcers and upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Stress ulcers, erosions of the stomach ...

Learn about Meckel's Diverticulum, a common GI anomaly, including symptoms, risks, diagnosis, and treatment options.

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If you're not getting enough iron in your diet, you may notice iron deficiency symptoms such as fatigue or weakness. Here are ...

Adrian Thiessen, an Ontario-based filmmaker and documentarian, was well aware of the irony of swallowing a tiny, pill-sized ...

Gastrointestinal cancer refers to malignant ... The symptoms relate to the organ affected and can include obstruction, abnormal bleeding and other associated problems.

A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMC Geriatrics reveals that glucocorticoid therapy was associated with improved survival rates in older adults with severe community-acquired ...

Adrian Thiessen had a vitamin-sized capsule camera trapped in his intestines for over six months. He says it saved his life.