A study found that oral administration of frozen encapsulated fecal material from unrelated donors resulted in a high resolution rate of 90% for recurrent C. diff infection patients. The treatment eliminated diarrhea in 70% of patients and improved self-reported health ratings.
A new study found that patients who underwent bariatric surgery and later had body recontouring procedures maintained significantly greater weight loss compared to those without further surgery. The average BMI decrease was 18.24 years after contouring, versus 12.45 years for non-contouring patients.
A non-invasive oral capsule approach has been shown to be as effective as colonoscopy or nasogastric tube delivery in eliminating recurrent diarrhea caused by C. difficile infection. The study found a 90% success rate for the oral capsule method, with most participants experiencing complete symptom resolution after a single treatment.
A recent study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting found that diphenhydramine-containing medication inhibited cough reflex sensitivity more effectively than dextromethorphan or placebo. The new Dr. Cocoa for Children medicine combines trusted ingredients with a natural cocoa flavor to make dosing easier.