Gastroenterology

The CIRRhosis Using Standard tests algorithm could use results of routine blood tests to identify those at high risk for advanced liver disease

CMS figures show more than 206,000 people signed up for coverage from Feb. 15 to 28

Review of meta-analyses of prospective observational studies reveals lower risk with higher intakes of dietary fiber, dietary calcium, yogurt

Screening rates improved in patients due for testing at a community health center predominantly serving people of color

Those 70 years and older have similar postoperative complication scores and long-term survival

Risk reduced for both ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease; linear dose response seen across increasing quartiles of greenspace

Adding smoke exposure improves the current risk stratification for colorectal neoplasia surveillance strategies

Black patients have better liver function at the time of hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis; have less early-stage HCC, larger tumors

IBD associated with increased prevalence of being prescribed medication and having received acute care services

Prevalence of MCC remained higher for male, female veterans after stratification by age and adjustment for sociodemographics