Nephrolithiasis is one of the most common conditions affecting the kidney and is characterized by a high risk of recurrence. Thiazide diuretic agents are widely used for prevention of the recurrence ...

Arun B. Jesudian, MD: Steve, I think you were involved in some of these trials, the landmark trials, of rifaximin and in combination with lactulose. Can you give us an idea of how efficacious that ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . After surgery for Crohn’s disease, anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy was efficacious for preventing endoscopic ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Published results showed lumbar microdiscectomy with a bone-anchored annular closure device for treatment of ...

Three recent studies tackled strategies aimed at preventing recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (RCDI). Adding a single dose of bezlotoxumab—a monoclonal antibody that neutralized C difficile ...

Bacterial vaginosis affects one third of reproductive-aged women, and recurrence is common. Evidence of sexual exchange of bacterial vaginosis–associated organisms between partners suggests that ...

Exercise may help prevent cancer or its recurrence and improve quality of life for survivors of the disease. Physical activity is one of the most important things people of all ages and abilities can ...

Recurrent C. diff infection is when you contract a C. diff infection 2 to 8 weeks after completing treatment for a previous one. C. diff relapse is a recurrence of the same strain, while reinfection ...

Urinary tract infections are common in both males and females, with causes ranging from stones and strictures in males to ...