ASCO: Guidelines Released for Early Detection, Treatment of CRC
Stratified guidelines emphasize optimal detection methods and treatments of colorectal cancer
Physician Burnout Rate Increased From 2014 to 2017
Early-career physicians most susceptible to burnout; late-career physicians less vulnerable
CDC: Most Americans Report Excellent, Good Health
Most health measures remained stable from 2017; percent of adults who have been tested for HIV increased
Head of National Cancer Institute Named Acting FDA Commissioner
Current commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, will be stepping down in April
Stillbirth Risk Up With High Serum Bile Acids in Pregnancy
Higher risk of stillbirth with serum bile acids ≥100 µmol/L in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
Distinct Etiology Found for Colorectal Cancer With Early Onset
Patients aged 18 to 29 with early-onset colorectal cancer more likely to have signet ring histology
Surgery for Uncomplicated Appendicitis Typically Yields Satisfactory Outcomes
Current surgical practice in U.S. adults involves presurgery imaging, laparoscopic approach
Complication Rate After Bariatric Surgery Higher for Black Patients
Black patients also have longer stays, higher rates of ED visits and readmissions, less satisfaction
Preoperative Frailty Linked to Surgical Outcomes, Costs
Incidence of major morbidity, readmission, mortality correlated with frailty classification
Recommendations Developed for Ulcerative Colitis Management
Guidelines address diagnosis, treatment, and overall clinical management of adult patients
