Liraglutide Tied to Significant Weight Loss in Obese
The drug slows gastric emptying of solids, which may be a biomarker of responsiveness
September 2017 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for September 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Vi-Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine Can Prevent Typhoid
Vaccine efficacy was 54.6 percent for Vi-conjugate in human infection model of Salmonella Typhi
Upper Abdominal Cancer Resections Up in Octogenarians
Increase in resection rates driven by trends in hepatic and pancreatic resections
Embezzlement Widespread in Medical Practices
Red flags include employee being secretive about their work, working late, not wanting to share tasks
More Than 78 Percent of Health Care Personnel Receive Flu Shot
But only 53.6 percent of pregnant women received flu shot before/during pregnancy in 2016-2017
VA Models Provide Guidance for Care of Hepatitis C Infection
Expansion of treatment capacity and of integrated care to address comorbidities is key
Working With a Scribe Improves Physician Satisfaction
When scribes draft documents, physicians happier with chart quality and accuracy, time with patients
Hereditary Hemochromatosis Patients Can Safely Donate Blood
No data to suggest that nonvoluntary nature of donations compromises safety of blood products
Adjuvant Chemo Beneficial in Advanced Gastroesophageal CA
Improved overall survival for patients with locally-advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma
