PPIs were generally not associated with an increased risk for mortality due to major causes in a novel analysis accounting for potential protopathic bias.
The common clinical concerns as to when to continue, hold, and resume antithrombotic agents during acute GI bleeds and elective endoscopy have been allayed by new evidence-based guidelines.
Green tea extract taken over 3 years was well tolerated but had no significant effects, according to the results of a large randomized controlled trial.
Clinical guidelines from the ACP on the diagnosis and management of diverticulitis emphasized reduced use of antibiotics, outpatient management, and informed decision-making prior to elective surgery.