Effects of Nurse Navigation Program on Colorectal Screening Rates
The positive influence of nurse navigation program on CRC screenings rates and barriers was demonstrated by a team of researchers in Turkey.
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Mediterranean Diet May Modulate Gut Bacteria in Older People
For older persons, following a Mediterranean diet is associated with an increased abundance of specific taxa linked to markers of lower frailty and improved cognitive function.
QOL Similar After Surgery, Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Appendicitis
For patients being treated for uncomplicated acute appendicitis, quality of life (QOL) is similar at seven years after appendectomy or antibiotic therapy.
Navigating Patient Pain Under Stricter Opioid Prescribing Laws
Investigators explored concerns with regard to opioid prescribing in compliance with new regulations in a commentary piece.
Updated Recommendations Issued for Postcolonoscopy Surveillance
The US Multi-Society Task Force released updated recommendations for postcolonoscopy management strategies and polyp surveillance.
Elderly Patients Humoral and Mucosal Immune Responses to Norovirus
Among elderly patients with norovirus infection, salivary IgA increased as early as 5 days after onset of symptoms and correlated strongly with serum IgA titers and blockade antibodies.
Anticoagulant Use for AF With History of GI Bleeding May Increase Subsequent Bleeding Risk
Patients with atrial fibrillation who use anticoagulants and have a history of gastrointestinal bleeding may be at higher risk for subsequent major gastrointestinal bleeding.
Low-Volume Split-Dose PEG as Effective as High-Volume Split-Dose PEG
Low-volume, split-dose regimens of polyethylene glycol are better tolerated and appear to be as effective as high-volume, split-dose regimens for bowel preparation before colonoscopy.
FDA: Serious Complications Following Clozapine-Induced Constipation
The update was prompted by an FDA review of 10 cases of constipation in clozapine-treated patients that resulted in serious complications.
Roundtable Discussion: Addressing Burnout Among Gastroenterology Fellows
A substantial and increasing body of research has shown that professional burnout affects a significant number of physicians at all career stages.
Ayvakit Approval for GI Stromal Tumor With PDGFRA Mutation
The FDA has approved Ayvakit (avapritinib; Blueprint Medicines Corporation), a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) harboring a platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) exon 18 mutation, including PDGFRA D842V mutations.
Moderate Exercise Associated With Improved Glucose Regulation in Older Men
Habitual physical activity, such as walking or gardening, may decrease fasting GLP-1 concentrations and increase glucose-stimulated GLP-1 responses independent of insulin sensitivity.
Addressing Gender in Gastroenterology and Opportunities for Change
From pay disparities, and overt sexual harassment to policies that disproportionately affect working or expecting mothers, women across the medical spectrum face challenges not seen by their male colleagues.
Hospitalist Schedules May Dictate Patient Mortality Readmission Rates
Hospitalist schedules promoting continuity of care may result in lower 30-day inpatient mortality rates, lower readmission rates, higher rates of discharge directly to the home, and lower 30-day post-discharge costs.
Adopting a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet is Beneficial for Providers, Patients
Researchers created an experiential education program for clinicians to learn about and follow a whole-food plant-based dietary pattern in order to better counsel their patients on this diet.
Leisure-Time Physical Activity Linked to Lower Cancer Risk
Leisure-time physical activity at recommended levels is associated with a significantly lower risk for seven cancer types.
Patients Report Negative, Nonexistent Discussions About Weight Loss With Physicians
For patients who are overweight or obese, clinical visits are often characterized by negative interactions and dismissive advice.
Factors Associated With Risk and Mortality From Enterobacter Bacteremia
Study data published in the Journal of Infection revealed that invasive procedures, previous antibiotics, and corticosteroids may predispose patients to develop Enterobacter bacteremia.
Aspirin Use May Reduce Cancer, All-Cause Mortality in Seniors
Aspirin use three or more times per week is associated with reductions in all-cause, any cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality among older adults.
FDA and GI Perspectives on Challenges, Controversies in Drug Safety Monitoring
The FDA plays a critical role in the evaluation of drug safety prior to approval and following introduction into clinical practice.
Characterization of Accidental and Intentional Adult Foreign Body Ingestion in the United States
The researchers concluded that intentional foreign body ingestions associated with a distinctive pattern of ingested consumer products explain the growing incidence of foreign body ingestions over the past 2 decades in the United States.
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