Weight Loss Tied to Loss of Hip Bone Density in Older Adults
Loss of total hip BMD seen in obese older adults who maintain, regain weight after weight loss
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Gastroenterology
Fetroja Approved to Treat Complicated Urinary Tract Infections
FRIDAY, Nov. 15, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Antibacterial drug Fetroja (cefiderocol) has been...
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Early Vs Delayed Cholecystectomy for Gallstone Pancreatitis
Data indicate that gallstones are the most common cause of acute pancreatitis in the United...
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Four Studies Look at Global Burden of Digestive Diseases
Global burdens of colorectal, pancreatic, stomach cancers and inflammatory bowel disease examined
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1999 to 2016 Saw Increase in U.S. Adults Trying to Lose Weight
Parallel trends seen for increasing current measured body mass index and weight among adults
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Mood, GI Distress & Early Adversity
Evidence indicates that children often present with unexplained gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms....
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Less Weight Regain With EHR-Based Tracking Plus Coaching
More participants in the coaching group maintained weight loss of at least 5 percent at 24 months
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CORE Syndrome & GERD
Recently, I saw a patient who I had not seen for several months. The patient had refractory...
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Cancer Risk Halved With Bariatric Surgery-Linked Weight Loss
Hazard ratio 0.44 for incident cancer with loss of at least 20 to 35 versus <20 percent of total body weight
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Risk Calculator Predicts Morbidity in T2DM, Obesity
Risk score allows calculation of morbidity, mortality rates with and without undergoing bariatric surgery
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Few Eligible Patients Receive Rx for Weight-Loss Medications
Women, black patients, those in higher BMI classes have higher prescription rates
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Weight-Loss Counseling With Group Visits Improves HbA1c
Weight management/group medical visit arm had lower diabetes medication use, greater weight loss
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Serious Eating Disorder Possible Even at Normal Body Weight
Markers of malnutrition and psychological problems common with atypical anorexia nervosa
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Dietary Patterns May Possibly Be Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk
TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Plant-based diets are associated with a decreased...
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FDA: Biotin Supplements Could Affect Results of Medical Tests
Agency particularly concerned about biotin interference causing a falsely low result for troponin
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Bariatric Surgery in Obese Patients May Lower Cancer Risk
Among genetically predisposed, breast cancer rate higher in those who did not opt for bariatric surgery
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Sleeve Gastrectomy Benefits Patients With BMI <35 kg/m²
Lower BMI group had higher psychological well-being scores, body image scores, satisfaction rates
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Fecal Microbiota Transplant Cuts Bloodstream Infection in C. diff
FMT group had lower BSI risk, fewer days in hospital, better overall survival than antibiotic group
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American College of Gastroenterology, Oct. 25-30
The American College of Gastroenterology’s 83rd Annual Scientific Meeting The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct. 25 to 30 in San Antonio and attracted approximately 5,000 participants from around the world, including gastroenterology and digestive specialists and other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on clinical updates […]
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CRC Screening Recommended for Average-Risk Adults Age 50 to 75
CRC screening test should be selected based on discussion of benefits, harms, costs with patients
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