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Global burdens of colorectal cancer

Four Studies Look at Global Burden of Digestive Diseases

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Global burdens of colorectal, pancreatic, stomach cancers and inflammatory bowel disease examined
The 2019 AMN Healthcare Survey of Registered Nurses raises concerns about the outlook for the nursing profession in the United States.

Survey of U.S. Registered Nurses Points to Worsening Shortages

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Problem likely will be exacerbated with one in five nurses saying they will retire in the next five years
For offspring of mothers with inflammatory disease

ACR: Few Serious Infections Seen in Infants Exposed to non-TNFis, Tofacitinib

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Findings observed for offspring of mothers receiving tofacitinib, non-TNFis for inflammatory disease
Despite initiatives to reduce the use of medical imaging

Imaging Rates Continue to Rise Despite Efforts to Reduce

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Estimates show 30 percent or more of imaging exams across United States and Canada unnecessary
Many pediatric liver transplant recipients are undervaccinated

Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipients Often Undervaccinated

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Only 19 percent of children were up to date on immunizations by IDSA accelerated schedule
Liver injury episodes due to kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) are increasing in the United States

Chemical Analysis Links Kratom to Cases of Severe Liver Injury

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Patients used kratom for psychotropic effects and joint pain; injury onset occurred after median of 22 days
The considerable financial burden of cirrhosis medical care is associated with lower surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma

Patients With Cirrhosis Have Considerable Financial Burden

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Lack of insurance, financial distress resulting in delayed medical care tied to lower odds of HCC surveillance
For patients with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery

Cancer Risk Halved With Bariatric Surgery-Linked Weight Loss

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Hazard ratio 0.44 for incident cancer with loss of at least 20 to 35 versus <20 percent of total body weight
For severely obese adolescents with type 2 diabetes

Tx Choice for T2DM in Obese Teens Tied to Later Kidney Disease Risk

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Odds of diabetic kidney disease higher in obese teens receiving medical therapy versus bariatric surgery for T2DM
For patients with obesity

Bariatric Surgery in Obese Patients May Lower Cancer Risk

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Among genetically predisposed, breast cancer rate higher in those who did not opt for bariatric surgery