Fecal Calprotectin Is Best Marker for Discriminating Pediatric IBD
Blood markers, fecal calprotectin aid discrimination between pediatric patients with, without IBD
Specialist Access No Better With Adoption of Access Standards
No notable improvement in timely access to specialty services following implementation of standards
Studies Used for FDA Approval of Device Changes Often Low Quality
And, efficacy of drugs granted accelerated approval often confirmed only years after approval
Review: Killed Whole-Cell Oral Cholera Vaccine Efficacious
Efficacy estimates similar during the two years after vaccination; efficacy reduced in third, fourth year
Subcutaneous Exendin Treats Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia
Injections well tolerated with no adverse effects reported
Rotavirus Vaccine Cuts U.S. Peds Gastroenteritis Hospitalizations
Reduction in acute-gastroenteritis-related hospitalization rates among children <5 years
Non-Specialists Can Expand Hepatitis C Treatment Access
Primary care providers, nurse practitioners achieve same response rates as specialists
Colorectal Cancer Mortality Rates Down in Blacks, Up in Whites
Among adults aged 20 to 54 years, increase in CRC mortality only seen in whites aged 30 to 54 years
Guidance Provided for Preventing Practice Billing Errors
Practices should have a compliance plan and policy and someone responsible for enforcing it
Not All 80-, 90-Year-Olds With Rectal Cancer Are Treated
African-American race and residence in a less educated county associated with not receiving tx
