Association Between Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and Mortality Among US Veterans
Researchers sought to investigate the association between proton pump inhibitor use and cause-specific mortality in US Veterans.
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Colonoscopy Trends Not Aligned With Colorectal Cancer Incidence
Researchers investigated whether increasing colorectal cancer incidence among younger individuals is associated with an increase in disease occurrence or with increased detection as a result of more colonoscopies being performed over time.
Anti-TNFα Agents May Increase Risk for Crohn Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
Treatment with anti-TNFα agents for conditions other than inflammatory bowel disease may increase the risk of developing Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis.
Negative Cognitive Bias May Be Key to Depression in Active IBD
Emotional recognition bias may partially mediate the link between IBD activity and depression.
Rotavirus Vaccine Led to Reduced Disease Prevalence, Season Duration
In postvaccine period, a biennial pattern emerged with alternating years of high, low disease activity.
Diagnostic Yield of Lynch Syndrome Screening Drops With Age
Incremental diagnostic yield decreases substantially after 70 to 75 years; LS is rare after 80 years.
Colonoscopy Quality Not Affected by Sedation Method
No difference found in adenoma or polyp detection rates between moderate and deep sedation.
Poor Oral Health Not Linked to Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk
In site-specific analyses, significant correlation seen for poor oral health with hepatocellular carcinoma.
Naldemedine Therapy May Reduce Symptoms of Opioid-Induced Constipation
Researchers conducted a double-blind study to assess the effect of naldemedine therapy vs placebo in reducing symptoms associated with opioid-induced constipation.
More Nurse Practitioners Ordering Multi-Target Stool DNA Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Researchers sought to identify the impact NP screening for colorectal cancer using mt-sDNA testing.
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