Influence of Politics Has Not Waned in Opinions About ACA
Partisan divisions in favorable opinion of the ACA have gotten larger rather than smaller over time
Electronic Nose Can Detect Barrett Esophagus in Breath Test
Sensitivity 91 percent, specificity 74 percent for volatile organic compound analysis of exhaled breath
Guidance Issued for Food Intake in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Evidence insufficient for recommending changes in diet for complex carbs, refined sugars, wheat, gluten
Mistreatment, Discrimination Still Common for Medical Students
Women, racial/ethnic minorities, sexual minorities experience disproportionate mistreatment
Many Smokers Who Quit Before Gastric Bypass Surgery Relapse
61.7 percent of those who smoked one year preop smoke at seven years postop
Cancer Therapy-Associated Polyposis May Mimic CRC Predisposition
74 percent of TAP cases had clinical features suggesting at least one CRC predisposition syndrome
QOL Similar After Surgery, Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Appendicitis
No difference seen in satisfaction for patients after successful antibiotic treatment versus appendectomy
Many Transgender Youth Intentionally Avoid Disclosure
About three-quarters report voluntarily telling a health care provider outside gender clinic about their identity
Ultrasound May ID Children at Risk for Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease
A heterogeneous liver pattern could indicate a higher risk for advanced cystic fibrosis liver disease
Functional Outcomes Similar Across Localized Prostate Cancer Treatments
However, incontinence and sexual function are worse five years following prostatectomy
