Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Acute diverticulitis recurrence more likely with barium enema

(HealthDay)—For patients with acute diverticulitis, recurrence is more likely among those undergoing barium enema, according to a study published online Aug. 30 in the Journal of Digestive Diseases.

Surgery

Acute diverticulitis no worse in younger patients

(HealthDay)—Younger patients do not have worse clinical presentation of acute diverticulitis, according to a study published online April 23 in the Journal of Digestive Diseases.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Researchers describe new form of irritable bowel syndrome

UCLA researchers have described a new form of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that occurs after an acute bout of diverticulitis, a finding that may help lead to better management of symptoms and relief for patients.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Speed bumps could be a new way to help diagnose appendicitis

The presence of pain when travelling over speed bumps is associated with an increased likelihood of acute appendicitis, among patients coming into hospital with abdominal pain, finds a study in the BMJ Christmas issue and ...