Recurrence Risk Low After One Year of Watch-and-Wait for Rectal Cancer
Authors say these findings suggest no need for intensive surveillance after three years
Infants With COVID-19 May Present With GI Symptoms
Overall, only 2 percent of infants tested were positive for COVID-19, but one-third required hospitalization
Exercise Aids Bone Health After Bariatric Surgery
Greatest difference seen in bone mineral density measurements at the lumbar spine
Socioeconomic Status Tied to Inflammatory Bowel Disease Outcomes
Association greater for Crohn disease versus ulcerative colitis
Sleeve Gastrectomy Yields Larger Long-Term Weight Loss Than RYGB
However, long-term quality-of-life improvement similar between the laparoscopic procedures
Maintenance Peanut Oral Immunotherapy Effective for Preschoolers
Majority of children reach tolerance great enough to protect them from accidental exposure to peanuts
Less Invasive Treatment Feasible for Early-Stage Rectal Cancer
High level of organ preservation, improved QoL seen with short-course radiotherapy followed by transanal endoscopic microsurgery
USPSTF Recommends Hep B Screen for At-Risk Teens, Adults
Screening adults, adolescents at increased risk for hepatitis B virus infection offers moderate net benefit
Interest High in Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups
Interest in the annual insurance sign-ups has increased as the country struggles with the pandemic
Risk for COVID-19 Infection Increased With Common Cancers
Risk for COVID-19 elevated for individuals with recent cancer diagnosis; those with cancer and COVID-19 have worse outcomes
