Restaurant dishes labeled gluten-free often are not
By Linda Carroll (Reuters Health) – For people with celiac disease, even tiny amounts of...
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Gastroenterology
March 2019 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for March 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. Starting Colorectal Cancer Screening at Age 45 Years […]
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Liquid Meal Replacements Cut Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Effects observed in overweight/obese patients with T2DM; certainty of evidence low to moderate
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Drinking scalding-hot tea may increase esophagus cancer risk
By Carolyn Crist (Reuters Health) – Tea drinkers who love a scalding-hot cup of the beverage...
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Starting Colorectal Cancer Screening at Age 45 Years Is Cost-Effective
But increasing participation for unscreened older adults would yield greater benefits at lower costs
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Use of Biologics to Treat IBD in U.S. Adults May Be Suboptimal
While study design, methodology make comparisons difficult, adherence, continuation appear to be poor
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Conference Highlights: CCC 2019
New research was presented at CCC 2019, the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress of the Crohn’s &...
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & Diabetes
Recent data suggest that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has emerged as a worldwide...
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Liver Disease & Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Relatively little is known about the risk for incident liver disease in patients with psoriasis...
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Pregnancy & Eosinophilic Esophagitis
By Andy Skean Senior Editor The incidence of eosinophilic esophagitis has increased...
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Substituting Prescription Medications With Cannabis
In light of the current “opioid epidemic” in the United States, a dire need exists for...
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Better Patient Communication = Improved Efficiency & Outcomes
Effective, compassionate communication with patients can quickly help form a trusting relationship...
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The Merck Manual Is Introduced in its 20th Edition
Kenilworth, N.J., May 22, 2018 – Trusted by doctors and other healthcare professionals for more...
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MACRA: Proceed With Confidence at the Point of Care
We’ve been living in a MACRA world for some time now, and yet most physicians still aren’t...
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Creating Efficiency in the Patient Journey
The transformation to value-based care has placed tremendous focus on delivery of care as it...
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Expert-Based Opinions: A Supplement to, Not a Replacement for, Evidence-Based Content
Nationally recognized and highly regarded health systems have a variety of ways to expand the...
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Information Rx: The Missing Piece of Quality Care
The vast majority of healthcare takes place outside of a physician’s office. Consumers often care...
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Three Effective Ways to Pick Quality Improvement Targets
My first exposure to Lean as a quality improvement (QI) approach was at a well-known automotive...
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Three Ineffective Institutional Approaches to Quality Improvement in Healthcare
In 2012, there were estimates of waste in US healthcare amounting to $750 billion per year, or...
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3D Printing Aids Fistulotomy
Together with colorectal surgeon David Zimmerman, MD, PhD, FEBS, I’m exploring the world of...
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