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Do you have a stack of journals piling up on your desk, beside your bed or in your email inbox? In 1950, medical knowledge was estimated to double every 50 years, but now the doubling time is every few months. At this rate, it is impossible to keep up with the literature, but a group […]

This large systematic review found rectal NSAIDs significantly reduced the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis compared to pancreatic duct stents (abstract).

This large population-based cohort found the most common causes of drug induced liver injury to be augmentin and diclofenac, followed by herbal and nutritional supplements (abstract).

This large trial of patients with a relative contraindication for enteral feeds were randomized to early TPN or usual care. There were no differences in the groups in 60 day mortality or LOS, but those on TPN did have a shorter time ventilated and less muscle/fat loss. It is unclear based on this trial if […]

The American Association for the Study of Liver Disease has released guidelines on the management of ascites. Among the recommendations, some include: use caution when prescribing agents that lower arterial blood pressure (such as ACE/ARBs), avoid the vaptan drugs, and use quinolines to prevent SBP only when necessary (to avoid resistant organisms). The full guidelines […]

This online risk calculator can help clinicians weigh the risks and benefits of ASA for individual patients (calculator).