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The vast majority of group medical practices report that regulatory requirements

Medical Practices Burdened by Regulatory Requirements

Vast majority of survey respondents believe regulatory burden is increasing
Radiation oncology expert Stephen Hahn

Dr. Stephen Hahn Nominated to Head FDA

Hahn is chief medical executive of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston
Average-risk adults between the ages of 50 and 75 years should be screened for colorectal cancer

CRC Screening Recommended for Average-Risk Adults Age 50 to 75

CRC screening test should be selected based on discussion of benefits, harms, costs with patients
Seriously ill Medicare enrollees experience considerable financial distress

Seriously Ill Medicare Beneficiaries Face Financial Hardship

Majority of respondents rely on help from family and friends, at considerable cost

American College of Gastroenterology, Oct. 25-30

The American College of Gastroenterology's 83rd Annual Scientific Meeting The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct....
Adalimumab exposure in pregnancy does not increase the risk for birth defects

Risk for Birth Defects Not Increased With Adalimumab

Risk for preterm delivery higher in women with RA, Crohn disease regardless of adalimumab exposure

October 2019 Briefing – Gastroenterology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for October 2019. This roundup includes the latest...
In Taking Action Against Clinician Burnout

Recommendations Developed to Address Clinician Burnout

Six goals include creation of positive work and learning environments that prevent, reduce burnout
Delaying cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis for more than 72 hours after admission is associated with an increased length of stay and increased rates of complications and readmission

ACS: Outcomes Worse With Delay in Performing Cholecystectomy

Poorer outcomes seen if surgery delayed for more than 72 hours after admission for acute cholecystitis
For individuals with obesity

Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for Skin Cancer

For individuals with obesity, risk for skin cancer and melanoma significantly reduced with bariatric surgery