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CRC rescreening interval may be extended beyond 10 years for low-risk individuals, study suggests
Individuals with negative colonoscopy screening results had a persistently lower risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality for at least 20 years compared with individuals whose results showed CRC or polyps, according to a cohort study.
Peer-assisted telemedicine boosts HCV treatment, viral clearance rates
A randomized controlled trial in rural Oregon found that patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) who used drugs were more likely to start treatment and achieve viral clearance if they received peer-assisted telemedicine versus peer-assisted referral to local clinicians.
ED visits for EoE appear to vary by season
Visits to the ED for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) among U.S. adults peaked in summer (especially on weekends) and fell in winter, were consistent across all regions, and were unaffected by rural versus urban settings, a study found.
MKSAP Quiz: Constant, moderate epigastric pain
A 68-year-old man is evaluated in follow-up for constant, moderate epigastric pain that radiates to the back. Chronic pancreatitis was diagnosed 1 week ago. He is a 45-pack-year smoker. He does not currently drink alcohol. Following a physical exam and other tests, what is the most appropriate additional treatment for pain?
Spotlight on celiac disease and risk for other conditions
Recent studies looked at the relationship between celiac disease and eosinophilic esophagitis, digestive cancer, and frailty.
Improving palliative care in cirrhosis
Educating patients and acknowledging their existential distress are just two ways hospitalists can better meet the needs of patients with decompensated cirrhosis.
Experts debate management of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms
In the latest “Beyond the Guidelines” feature from Annals of Internal Medicine, a primary care practitioner and a gastroenterologist discuss a 68-year-old woman who has reported a burning sensation in her chest and throat at night over the past few weeks.
Diagnostic performance of 5 FITs varied for detection of advanced colorectal neoplasia
The differences among the fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) in the cross-sectional study show that choice of FIT clearly matters and that FITs should not be considered interchangeable in screening programs for colorectal cancer, an ACP Journal Club commentary said.