Excess Cause-Specific Mortality Tied to Chronic Proton Pump Inhibitor Use
Excess mortality due to CVD, CKD, upper GI cancer for those with no indication for PPI use
High Costs Associated With Physician Burnout in U.S.
Nationally, about $4.6 billion in costs are related to physician turnover, reduced clinical hours
Early-Onset CRC Rising Fastest for Whites in Western States
Neither increases in prevalence of obesity nor heavy alcohol consumption correlated with CRC trends
Reading Visit Notes May Improve Medication Management
Patients say note reading helps them understand why meds are prescribed, makes them feel in control
Global Burden of Serious Health-Related Suffering to Double by 2060
Fastest increases seen in low-income countries, among older people, and for those with dementia
Regulation of Intestinal Microbiota Beneficial for Anxiety
Six of seven studies using nonprobiotics as interventions were effective
Cancer Consultation Low in Noncurable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
Likelihood of cancer-directed therapy higher for first consult with medical, radiation oncology versus surgery
Statin Use With Colorectal Cancer Lowers Risk for Early Death
Taking statins before or after cancer diagnosis cuts all-cause and cancer-related deaths
T2DM Is Risk Factor for Liver Fibrosis Progression in NAFLD
In multivariate analysis, age, albumin concentration, T2DM independently tied to progression
Pediatricians Should Encourage Fish Consumption for Children
Fish have favorable nutrient profile versus other animal proteins; for most types, benefits outweigh risks
