Mental Health Outcomes No Better for Teens Undergoing RYGB
Self-esteem improved after 5 years in surgical group, but no improvement seen in overall mood.
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Colorectal Cancer Risk Still Up in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
Even after adjustment for tumor stage, patients with ulcerative colitis have higher risk for CRC mortality.
Pediatric Patients With Newly Diagnosed Celiac Disease Report Lower HRQOL
Researchers sought to identify whether pediatric patients with celiac disease reported lower health-related quality of life compared with healthy children.
Bariatric Surgery May Aid T2DM-Related Outcomes at 5 Years
Benefits seen for diabetes remission, weight loss, changes in metabolic parameters.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Decreases Gut Leakiness, Study Says
Researchers have found that tofacitinib, a drug approved by the FDA to treat rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis, might also treat leaky gut.
GERD and the Elderly Patient: Clinical Considerations
Elderly patients have a higher tolerance for GERD symptoms compared with younger patients; therefore, these symptoms may be under-reported.
Incidence of Early-Onset Gastric Cancer Increasing in the US
Early-onset gastric cancer linked to higher grade, signet-ring cells, diffuse histology, metastatic disease.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Ups Risk for Serious Viral Infections
Clinically active IBD and exposure to thiopurines are main drivers of the risk.
FDA Clears First Fully Disposable Duodenoscope
This approval follows the recent approvals of duodenoscopes with a disposable elevator channel and endcaps.
One in 10 Hospital Patients May Carry C Difficile at Admission
Asymptomatic carriers of C difficile at significant risk for progression to symptomatic infection.
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