Childhood Adiposity Linked to Later Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
Likelihood of having NAFLD and ALT elevation can be mitigated by becoming nonobese in adulthood
Novel Oral Budesonide Prep Treats Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Phase 2 study shows significant improvements in symptomatic, endoscopic, histologic parameters
ACP Issues Challenge to Cut Task Burden and Put Patients First
American College of Physicians details policy recommendations to reduce administrative burden
TV Ads for ACA Enrollment Linked to Decline in Uninsured Rates
Counties exposed to higher volumes of local insurance ads had larger drop in uninsurance
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Celiac Dz Screen in Asymptomatic
Insufficient evidence for weighing benefits, harms of screening for celiac disease in asymptomatic
Surgical Glue Reinforcement OK for Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy
Researchers report lower complication rates, lengths of hospital stay, costs
Paid Malpractice Claims Cut in Half From 1992 to 2014 in U.S.
But, increase in mean compensation amounts and percentage of paid claims exceeding $1 million
Gastric Acid Suppressants May Up Risk of Recurrent C. difficile
Meta-analysis shows increased risk of recurrent CDI, even after adjustment for age and confounders
Five Factors Predict High Costs in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Predictors include presence of psychiatric illness, use of corticosteroids and narcotics, low hemoglobin
Mortality Risk Impacts Colon CA Screening in Dialysis Patients
Higher rate of screening among patients most likely to receive a transplant
