Length of Hospital Stay Unaffected by Antibiotic Omission in Uncomplicated Diverticulitis
For patients with uncomplicated acute diverticulitis, forgoing antibiotic use did not increase the length of hospital stay.
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Hepatic Steatosis in People With HIV, People who Use Intravenous Drugs
Patients with HIV and those with a history of intravenous drug use may have significantly higher rates of hepatic steatosis.
2020 ASGE Recommendations for Endoscopy in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Syndromes
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy convened a panel to create recommendations for the use of endoscopy in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome.
Rotavirus Vaccination Program Linked to Reduction in Resource Utilization
A rotavirus vaccination program led to significant and sustained reductions in both hospitalizations and emergency department visits across the US.
The Efficacy of Tofacitinib and Other JAK Inhibitors in Ulcerative Colitis
Tofacitinib is the first JAK inhibitor approved by the FDA for the treatment of UC in patients whose disease worsened or did not improve with conventional therapy.
Weighing Benefits and Risks: Colorectal Cancer Screening in Older Adults
Current guidance from the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends against screening patients older than 85 years for colorectal cancer.
Adolescent IBD: Medication and General Health Management Considerations
This review examines the unique manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease (such as growth and pubertal delay), health maintenance issues, and treatment considerations in the adolescent.
Invasive CRC Rates in Line With Incidence of Previously Undetected Disease
Investigators evaluated the preclinical burden of colorectal cancer by examining its incidence in 1-year age increments, with an emphasis on the transition between ages 49 and 50 years.
Diabetes Increases Postoperative Mortality Risk After Colon Cancer Resection
Patients with diabetes who undergo surgical resection for nonmetastatic colon cancer are at a higher risk of dying within 30 days of surgery than those patients without diabetes.
Validating Clinical Trial Endpoints in Ulcerative Colitis
Authors examine the current challenges in endpoints of randomized controlled trials and summarize the validity of current endpoints used in patients with ulcerative colitis.
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