Trends in Obesity-Associated Cancers
Research has shown that obesity accelerates the development of certain cancers, including cancers...
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Gastroenterology
A Novel Endoscopic Technique for Achalasia
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)—a relatively new technique in therapeutic flexible...
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Food Poisoning & IBS-D Symptoms
Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) is commonly encountered in clinical practice. The...
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Patient Selection for Antireflux Surgery
While antireflux surgery is often proposed to patients with proton pump inhibitor-refractory GERD,...
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Antibiotics and Colorectal Cancer Risk
Antibiotic overuse, a driver of antimicrobial resistance, is a global public health problem. In...
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Prevalence of C. difficile Carriage & Progression
More than 400,000 cases of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) and nearly 30,000 deaths from...
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Updated Guidance on Ulcerative Colitis Management
With changes in available medications and treatment paradigms, and a need to provide guidance on...
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Mood, GI Distress & Early Adversity
Evidence indicates that children often present with unexplained gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms....
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RSNA: Brain Changes Observed on MRI in Obese Teens
Pattern of damage seen in regions responsible for control of appetite, emotions, cognitive functions
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Child Consumption of Sugary Drinks Down From 2003 to 2014
Decline seen across income levels, including SNAP participants
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Obesity Mediates Response to Antiarrhythmic Drugs in A-Fib
Reduced response to sodium versus potassium channel blocker AADs seen in obese patients, mice
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November 2019 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for November 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice. Continuous PPI Use May Increase Risk for Acute […]
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Continuous PPI Use May Increase Risk for Acute Gastroenteritis
Risk for acute gastroenteritis icreased for all ages combined and for those aged 45 to 64, 65 to 74, ≥75
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The Burden of Platelet Transfusions in Patients With Chronic Liver Disease
Clinical guidelines recommend that patients who undergo invasive procedures have a platelet count...
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Cancer Patients With Obesity Show Poorer Psychosocial Health
Among breast cancer and prostate cancer patients, scores for distress higher for obese than nonobese
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Nutritional Deficiencies ID’d in Teens After Bariatric Surgery
Gastric bypass tied to greater nutritional disruption than vertical sleeve gastrectomy
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Obesity Prevalence Decreased Modestly for Children in WIC
Significant decreases seen for children aged 2 to 4 years enrolled in WIC state, territory agencies
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Use of Peritoneal Dialysis Up Since Medicare Payment Reform
More patients initiated peritoneal dialysis, switched to peritoneal dialysis after PPS initiation
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H. Pylori Infection Must Be Wiped Out to Cut Gastric Cancer Risk
Risk for gastric cancer tied to H. pylori infection higher in blacks, Asians, Hispanics/Latinos
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Few Anorexia Nervosa Patients Make Complete Recovery
Caregivers ID seven domains of recovery; physical recovery occurs before social, emotional recovery
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