Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding: rebleeding rates and rebleeding predictors found

Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) is defined as gastrointestinal bleeding from a source that cannot be determined even after upper or lower gastrointestinal endoscopy is performed. It is an intractable disease that can cause repeated bloody stools and anemia without an identifiable cause, and may require frequent blood transfusions. Although the pathogenesis of OGIB remains largely unclear, it is assumed that […]

Can gastrointestinal bleeding after heart attack be predicted?

Knowing which patients are at higher risk of bleeding complications following a heart attack can help health professionals to take preventative measures. Now researchers at Karolinska have published a list of eight key primary factors that increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. While some of these had previously been identified, the study used machine learning techniques to pinpoint additional predictors, […]