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September 2017 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for September 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Ramucirumab Shows Promise in Care of Advanced Gastric Cancer
In two separate trials, hazard ratios for overall survival favor treatment with ramucirumab
DEA Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs on Oct. 28
Only pills or patches will be accepted, not liquids, needles, or sharps; service is free and anonymous
Design Thinking Enables Med Students to Solve Challenges
Partnership with design students focuses on innovative solutions to health system issues
For Hepatitis B Patients, Aspirin Tied to Lower Risk of HCC
5 years of aspirin therapy linked to significantly lower incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma
Clinician Job Satisfaction Linked to Improved Burnout Scores
Reduced intention to leave practice for clinicians who report increased job satisfaction during follow-up
The American College of Gastroenterology, Oct. 13-18
The American College of Gastroenterology's 82nd Annual Scientific Meeting The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from...
Alcoholic Cirrhosis Linked to Increased Admissions, Costs
Compared with non-alcoholic cirrhosis, excess 30-day readmissions total 29.2 per 100 patients
Herbal and Dietary Supplements Are Commonly Mislabeled
Bodybuilding products have highest mislabeling rate; many mislabeled products tied to liver injury
In Norway, Risk of SCC After Organ Transplant Has Fallen
Standardized incidence ratio peaked in patients who underwent transplantation in 1983-1987 period
