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April 2020 Briefing – Gastroenterology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for April 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Most female physicians have been sexually harassed by patients at some point in their careers

Most Female Physicians Have Faced Sexist Patient Comments

Sexual harassment by patients can negatively affect physician-patient relationship, quality of care
Liquid biopsy that identifies circulating tumor cells in a blood sample has high accuracy for detecting colorectal cancer

ASCO: Liquid Biopsy Accurate for Detecting Colorectal Cancer

Novel assay to detect circulating tumor cells has high sensitivity, specificity for precancerous lesions
Engaging in abusive supervisory behavior may be associated with short-term beneficial effects

Short-Lived Benefits for Abusive Supervisory Behavior

Positive indirect effect on work engagement via recovery level, which is short-lived
Fecal microbiota transplantation from a rationally selected donor seems safe and effective for patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis

ACG: Fecal Transplant Safe in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Fecal microbiota transplantation seems safe, increases microbial diversity, may improve ALP
For patients with morbid obesity

Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy, RYGB Equally Effective in Weight Loss

Studies show no significant difference in BMI loss at five years between these laparoscopic procedures
For children with special health care needs

Enrolling in Aerodigestive Clinic Cuts Children’s Inpatient Days

Enrollment of children with special health care needs linked to 6.8 fewer hospital days per patient per year
For patients using chronic opioids

ACG: Diphenhydramine Ups Sedation in Chronic Opioid Users

Improvement in sedation scores for patients using chronic opioids scheduled to undergo colonoscopy
A case of remission of psoriasis after treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus has been described in a research letter published online Jan. 16 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Psoriasis Remission Described After Hepatitis C Virus Treatment

Case report: After initiation of ledipasvir-sofosbuvir, HCV RNA decreased, and skin lesions improved
Electrolyte disturbances and acid-base disorders are common occurrences in patients with chronic alcohol-use disorder regardless of social circumstances

Electrolyte Issues With Chronic Alcohol Use Span Social Spectrum

Telltale signs of chronic alcohol use are large drops in plasma phosphate, magnesium, potassium, calcium