ACS Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening to Start at Age 45
Average-risk adults aged 45+ should undergo high-sensitivity stool-based test, structural exam
FDA Approves New Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis
First oral medication approved for chronic use in moderate-to-severe active ulcerative colitis
CDC IDs Outbreak Trends Tied to Treated Recreational Water
Outbreaks with confirmed infectious etiology usually caused by Cryptosporidium, Legionella, Pseudomonas
Global Variation in Personal Health Care Access and Quality
Highest performance in Iceland, lowest in Central African Republic, with variation in rate of progress
Ingestible Bio-Electronic Device Could Monitor GI Health
Heme-sensitive probiotic biosensors demonstrate accurate diagnosis of GI bleeding in swine model
Congress Approves Bill Expanding Private Care for VA Patients
New bill would open up access to private doctors for veterans
IBD Associated With Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Association seen in patients with ulcerative colitis but not those with Crohn's disease
CDC: No Change in Level of Uninsured in U.S. in 2017
Five percent of children uninsured in 2017, 41.3 and 55.0 percent had public and private coverage
Surveillance Frequency Doesn’t Cut Mortality in Colorectal Cancer
And, intensity of imaging surveillance not linked to time to detection of colorectal cancer recurrence
Semaglutide Found to Be Effective Against Type 2 Diabetes
The once-weekly glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist cuts HbA1c, body weight
