Sleeve Gastrectomy Beneficial for Obese Kidney Transplant Candidates
SG was followed by active listing in 37 of 54 patients; 20 patients received KT during 20.9 months after SG
Substituting Meat Could Reduce Ammoniagenesis in Cirrhosis
Substitution of single meat-based meal with nonmeat alternative also results in altered serum metabolomics
Bariatric Surgery Tied to Higher Short-Term Risk for Venous Thromboembolism
However, at one and five years after surgery, risk for venous thromboembolism and pulmonary embolism was lower
Risk for Colorectal Cancer Is Low for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis
Patients with diverticulitis as the only indication for colonoscopy were less likely to have colorectal cancer
Novel Score Validated for Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Score based on high-resolution manometry
Persistent Health Differences Seen Between Females and Males
Higher burden of morbidity-related conditions observed in females and higher burden of COVID-19 and road injuries in males
Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Is Undertreated
Findings seen in global study of patients in nine countries
Risk for Most Cardiovascular Diseases No Higher With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
CVD risk not increased in postmenopausal women with IBD, although risk for ischemic stroke may be elevated
Algorithm From EHR Can ID Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disease
74 percent of the top 100 patients ranked by PheNet were highly probable to have CVID
Reduced Vancomycin Susceptibility Tied to Poorer C. Diff Outcomes
Poorer outcomes seen for 30-day sustained clinical response and 14-day initial cure rates
