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NAFLD linked to worse outcomes in IBD
New nationwide analysis suggests involvement of nonmetabolic factors.
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Racial, social inequities persist in IBD
Three in four patients are White, but there is growing appreciation of the diversity of the population and the need for equity in care.
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COVID-19 risks linked to medications in IBD
Some drugs may lead to worse outcomes, though infection rates appear similar.
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Lung cancer screening during pandemic: Paused, then rebounded across patient subgroups
An analysis finds similar declines and rebounds in screening among Whites and non-Whites.
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COVID-19 may damage blood vessels in the brain
A postmortem study reveals signs of vascular inflammation in the brains of deceased patients.
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How to predict successful colonoscopy malpractice lawsuits
Medication errors were linked to worse outcomes for physician defendants.
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Updated USPSTF HBV screening recommendation may be a ‘lost opportunity’
The recommendation defines risk groups more narrowly than the CDC, AASLD, and some research suggests risk-based screening is ineffective for...
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PDAC: Tumor reduction after neoadjuvant therapy may predict postsurgical survival
A 47% or more reduction in tumor size between endoscopic ultrasound and surgery predicted 3- and 5-year survival in pancreatic ductal...
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DOACs look safe in elective endoscopic procedures
The study also found delaying resumption of anticoagulants provided no benefit.
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C. difficile control could require integrated approach
Australian researchers call for a One Health approach to limit spread.
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C. difficile control could require integrated approach
Australian researchers call for a One Health approach to limit spread.
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Upper GI bleeds in COVID-19 not related to increased mortality
A Spanish survey suggests upper GI bleeding and delays in endoscopies in COVID-19 patients have little effect on in-hospital mortality.
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BE: Surveillance endoscopy frequency improving but still overdone
Patients without Barrett’s esophagus are still being recommended for surveillance endoscopy, and some with nondysplastic Barrett’s are undergoing...
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Chronic daily migraine from medication overuse: How worried should you be?
Medication overuse headache is ill-defined, but likely a problem for some.
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A closer look at migraine aura
Accumulating evidence suggests that cortical spreading depression may underlie migraine aura.