Gastric & Peptic Disorders
Gastric & Peptic Disorders
The annual incidence of gastric ulcer is estimated to affect 1.84% of the population or 5 million persons in the US. The mortality rate is approximately 1 case per 100,000 persons. The male-to-female ratio is 1:1 in the United States and 18:1 in India.
Most recent articles
Endoscopic management of biliary fascioliasis: a case report
Introduction Fasciola hepatica (FH) is a leaf-shaped trematode that usually attacks cattle and sheep. Humans can become accidental hosts through...
As Use of Herbal Remedies Soars, Patients Taking These and Cardiovascular Medications May be at Heightened Risk of Dangerous, Potentially Life-Threatening Interactions
"Many people have a false sense of security about these herbal products because they are seen as 'natural,'" said Arshad Jahangir, M.D.,...
Metastatic gastric cancer presenting with shoulder-hand syndrome: a case report
Introduction Shoulder-hand syndrome (SHS) is a relatively rare clinical entity classified as a complex regional pain syndrome type 1 (CRPS1),...
Deadly Stomach Infection Rising in Community Settings, Mayo Clinic Study Finds
"Recent reports have shown increasing incidence and severity of C. difficile infection — especially in the older population," says Darrell...
Are ‘Cascades’ Changing the Face of Clinical Guidelines?
Despite the huge wealth of knowledge on which they are based, guidelines often fail to influence healthcare in the parts of the world where they are...
