CDC Reports Cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults
MIS-A related to SARS-CoV-2 infection resembles MIS in children; respiratory symptoms often minimal
GI Complications More Common in Critically Ill With COVID-19
More transaminitis, severe ileus, bowel ischemia observed versus patients with non-COVID-19 acute respiratory distress
September 2020 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for September 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
Pancreas Size, Shape Restored With Remission of T2DM
Responders had increase in pancreas volume, normalization of irregular pancreas borders
Early Introduction of Gluten Linked to Decline in Celiac Disease
Introduction of gluten from age 4 months linked to reduced prevalence of celiac disease
Hospital Admissions Not Related to COVID-19 Fell in Early 2020
From February to April 2020, drop >20 percent observed for all primary admission diagnoses
Review IDs Dietary Factors Linked to Lower CRC Incidence
Incidence up with frequent alcohol or meat consumption; no evidence of protective effect found for tea, coffee
Cancer Mortality Higher for U.S. Counties With Persistent Poverty
Counties with persistent poverty have higher overall, several type-specific cancer mortality rates
High-Risk Patients Not Aware of Needed Colonoscopy Intervals
Findings among patients with biopsy-confirmed advanced colorectal polyps
Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Linked to Increased T2DM Risk
Type 2 diabetes risk increased with increasing length of PPI use, particularly use for more than two years
