[Helicobacter pylori infection. Frequency of first-line treatment failure].

Antibiotic resistance may hinder the efficacy of eradication therapy against Helicobacter pylori infection and it has become a major concern worldwide. Due to the relatively scarce evidence published in Argentina on this topic, our aim was to describe factors associated with H. pylori persistence after antibiotic treatment.

EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF INTESTINAL SECRETAGOGUES FOR CHRONIC CONSTIPATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.

Background: Intestinal secretagogues have been tested for the treatment of chronic constipation and constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. The class-effect of these type of drugs has not been studied.

Objective: To determine the efficacy and safety of intestinal secretagogues for the treatment of chronic constipation and constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.

Colorectal Adenoma Risk Is Increased among Recently Diagnosed Adult Celiac Disease Patients.

Background: The association between celiac disease and colorectal neoplasia has been previously studied, but the question whether recently diagnosed celiac patients show an increased colorectal adenoma prevalence remains unanswered.

Aims: To compare the prevalence of colorectal adenomas between adult patients with a recent diagnosis of celiac disease versus healthy controls.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective case-control study was undertaken.