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Tofacitinib: An Option for Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis?

Abstract Tofacitinib has emerged as a new option for ulcerative colitis. Its rapid absorption, metabolism, and clinical improvement make it an interesting option for rescue therapy in acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC), a situation with limited therapeutic options in patients with a long-term disease course and multiple drug failure. The management of ASUC in this setting becomes challenging, underlying the...

Whipple’s Disease with Colonic Involvement: A Rare Endoscopic Documentation

Cytomegalovirus Colitis Mimicking Rectal Tumour in an Undiagnosed HIV Patient

Introduction: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common opportunistic agent in HIV-infected patients. It can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract, but frequently involves the oesophagus and the colon. Case Report: We report the case of a 70-year-old female, ultimately diagnosed with HIV infection, whose inaugural clinical manifestation was CMV colitis with endoscopic findings resembling a rectal tumour in wh...

Prescription Pattern of Proton Pump Inhibitors at Hospital Admission and Discharge

Background: Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) have reportedly been used in inappropriate clinical settings, often leading to an increased risk of adverse effects, drug interactions, and costs. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the adequacy of PPI prescription in an internal medicine ward. Methods: The discharged home inpatients of a segment in the medicine department of a central hospital in the first trime...