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Recommendations are presented for the management of eosinophilic esophagitis in clinical practice guidelines published in the May issue of Gastroenterology.

Guidelines Issued for Managing Eosinophilic Esophagitis

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Topical glucocorticosteroids recommended over no treatment

American Association for Cancer Research, April 27-28

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The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2020 The annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research was held virtually this...
In 2019

Incidence of Enteric Infections Due to Pathogens Up or Stable

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Compared with 2016 to 2018, incidence in 2019 was increased for infections caused by five pathogens

April 2020 Briefing – Gastroenterology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for April 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Screening symptomatic health care workers for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection is feasible during the pandemic

Symptomatic Health Care Staff in U.K. Screened for COVID-19

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Shift in transmission dynamics noted as of March 24, concurrent with steps to implement social distancing
A considerable proportion of patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 have gastrointestinal manifestations

GI Manifestations Seen for Nearly One in Three With SARS-CoV-2

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Significant portion have diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and/or abdominal discomfort before respiratory symptoms
Health care organizations are facing hard financial decisions amid the COVID-19 pandemic

David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System

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Shulkin, ninth secretary for Veterans Affairs, estimates health care provider revenue down about $500 billion
Health care organizations are facing hard financial decisions amid the COVID-19 pandemic

David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System

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Shulkin, ninth secretary for Veterans Affairs, estimates health care provider revenue down about $500 billion
A roadmap for resuming elective surgery after new cases of COVID-19 begin to wane is presented in a joint statement published by the American College of Surgeons and other societies.

Roadmap Developed for Resuming Elective Surgery During COVID-19

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Sustained drop in rate of new COVID-19 cases for at least 14 days required to resume elective surgery
The rate of infection with influenza

Infection Rate Up Prior to Detection of Malignant Cancer

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Increased odds of influenza, gastroenteritis, hepatitis, pneumonia seen one year before detection