Impact of left ventricular assist devices on 30-day readmission and outcomes in non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a nationwide analysis.

Introduction: Bleeding, especially non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB), remains the most common cause of readmission in left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients. Any readmission after NVUGIB carries a worse prognosis.

Aim: To compare readmission outcomes in NVUGIB patients with and without LVAD.

Are Drugs Associated with Microscopic Colitis? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

There is growing evidence of the association of Microscopic Colitis (MC) with the use of specific medications such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Statins and H2-receptor antagonists (H2RA). In our study, we calculated the pooled odds of MC in patients using these drugs. We performed a detailed search of major databases, including PubMed/Medline, Scopus, web of science, and Embase, to include the studies in which odds of MC were reported after using above mentioned drugs.

Burden of anxiety and depression among hospitalized patients with irritable bowel syndrome: a nationwide analysis.

Background And Aim: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects patients both physically and mentally. Our study aimed to investigate the burden of psychiatric disorders in IBS patients.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of the National inpatient sample (NIS) from 2016 to 2019.