Information on COVID-19 Provided for Gastroenterologists
COVID-19 can include GI symptoms such as diarrhea; gastrointestinal tract is potential route of infection
Cumulative Dose of Oral Steroids Associated With HTN Incidence
Incidence of hypertension higher for adults on oral steroids for any of six chronic inflammatory diseases
1990 to 2017 Saw Increases in Primary Liver Cancer Cases
PLC cases diagnosed before age 30 decreased, but those diagnosed at 30 to 59, ≥60 years increased
E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Clover Sprouts Rises to 39 Cases in Six States
25 new cases Feb. 26; two people have been hospitalized
Bariatric Surgery Tied to Lower Long-Term Risk for Major CV Events
Reduction mainly due to decrease in myocardial infarction, but not in acute ischemic stroke
Digestive Symptoms Reported for About Half of COVID-19 Patients
Likelihood of being cured, discharged higher for patients without versus with digestive symptoms
Chat Users Report Flu-Like Symptoms With Keto Diet
A cluster of transient symptoms occurring within the first few weeks on the diet described online
Per-Capita Medical Radiation Exposure Down in United States
2006 to 2016 saw drop in annual individual effective dose from diagnostic, interventional procedures
Recommendations Updated for Postcolonoscopy Management
Guidance also provided for removal techniques for colorectal lesions of different sizes
Hep C Testing, Treatment Rates Low at Federally Qualified Health Centers
Only 15 percent of individuals with identified opioid use disorder were tested for hepatitis C virus
