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Antibiotics may be associated with colon cancer risk in dose-dependent fashion
A case-control study found that patients who developed colon cancer, particularly in the proximal colon, were more likely to have taken antibiotics, whereas antibiotic use was not associated with increased risk of rectal cancer.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/08/23/2.htm
23 Aug 2019
USPSTF continues to recommend against screening for pancreatic cancer
There is no evidence that screening for pancreatic cancer or treating screen-detected disease improves disease-specific morbidity or all-cause mortality in average-risk adults with no symptoms, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/08/23/1.htm
23 Aug 2019
Biologics found to be effective for ulcerative colitis in industry-funded trials
An editorial said the results highlight the importance of alternative biologic treatments and regimens for some patients but noted that further research is needed on cost-effectiveness.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/09/27/2.htm
27 Sep 2019
Two-year results show continued benefit of phone or web CBT for refractory IBS
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who had been randomized to receive remote cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) had lower symptom severity scores than those who had received usual care, according to follow-up data from a British trial.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/09/27/3.htm
27 Sep 2019
H. pylori treatment, supplements linked to improved gastric cancer outcomes
A randomized trial of high-risk patients in China found that Helicobacter pylori treatment, vitamin supplementation, and garlic supplementation were associated with significant reductions in gastric cancer mortality.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/09/27/1.htm
27 Sep 2019
Specialty groups offer updated guidelines on care surrounding bariatric surgery
The update from endocrinology, obesity, surgery, anesthesiology, and nutrition experts covers perioperative nutritional, metabolic, and nonsurgical support of patients undergoing bariatric procedures.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/11/22/3.htm
22 Nov 2019
Studies examine effects of EHR nudges, physician uptake on CRC screening
Active choice interventions in an EHR prompted an increase in ordering of cancer screenings but not patient follow-through, while physicians who themselves underwent colorectal cancer (CRC) screening had more patients do so as well.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/11/22/2.htm
22 Nov 2019
Low-volume bowel prep appears as effective as high-volume for colonoscopy
No significant between-group differences were seen for low-volume versus high-volume split-dose regimens in adequacy of bowel cleansing, while low-volume regimens had higher odds of patient adherence or completion, tolerability, and willingness to repeat.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/11/22/1.htm
22 Nov 2019
C. diff colonization more common in patients living near livestock
Testing for Clostridioides difficile at one Wisconsin hospital found higher risk for colonization among hematology-oncology patients but an association of residential proximity to livestock farms and colonization only among patients admitted to other units.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/01/24/3.htm
24 Jan 2020
More concentrated care linked to adverse outcomes in patients with cirrhosis
A retrospective cohort study looked at patients with cirrhosis who were enrolled in Medicare and had had more than four outpatient visits over 180 days.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/01/24/2.htm
24 Jan 2020