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Older age is associated with an increased risk for bacteremia in hospitalized patients with inflammatory bowel disease

Bacteremia Risk Higher in Older Patients Hospitalized With IBD

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No association seen between bacteremia and inflammatory bowel disease-related medications

The Endocrine Society, March 28-31

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The Endocrine Society 102nd Annual Meeting and Expo The annual meeting of The Endocrine Society was held virtually from March 28 to 31...
According to a national survey conducted by Harvard Medical School

Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19

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National survey shows concerns regarding adequacy of supplies and COVID-19 testing
Deep early remission of Crohn disease is associated with a significant decrease in long-term adverse effects

Early Deep Remission of Crohn Disease Tied to Better Outcomes

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Findings show significant decrease in adverse outcomes over three years of follow-up
Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in patients with coronavirus disease 2019

Gastrointestinal Symptoms Common in COVID-19 Patients

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GI symptoms were more prevalent in later stages of epidemic in China
Certain patient and presentation factors increase the likelihood of a missed appendicitis diagnosis in the emergency department

Risk Factors for Missed Appendicitis Diagnosis Identified

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6 percent of adults and 4.4 percent of children misdiagnosed during initial emergency department visit
Proton pump inhibitors taken for acid reflux may lead to an increased risk for fractures in children and adolescents

Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy May Up Fracture Risk in Children

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Fracture risk remained higher after adjusting for differences in sex, race, other factors
Endoscopy within six hours versus six to 24 hours after consultation is not associated with lower 30-day mortality in patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding who are at high risk for further bleeding or death

Endoscopy Within Six Hours Does Not Lower Mortality in GI Bleed

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30-day mortality did not differ for those undergoing endoscopy within six hours versus six to 24 hours
From 2011 to 2017

Burden of Clostridioides difficile Infection Down in the U.S.

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Decrease seen in adjusted estimate of national burden of health care-associated C. difficile infection
Following implementation of the Affordable Care Act

Unemployed Workers Less Likely to Be Uninsured Post-ACA

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Following implementation of ACA, insurance rates decreased more in states with Medicaid expansion