Physician Excess Charges Create Financial Burden for Patients
Fees affect uninsured Americans, privately insured patients who use out-of-network physicians
Addition of Cetuximab to CRT Cuts Locoregional Failure in Anal CA
Findings in patients with stage I to III squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal
Educational Methods Have Improved Bowel Prep Compliance
Many methods have been developed, including educational booklets, videos, phone apps
Tapeworm From Asian Waters Identified in Alaskan Salmon
But infection with the tapeworm appears to be uncommon, authors say
Fecal Transplant No Better Than Oral Antibiotic for C. difficile
In direct comparison, researchers found no real difference between transplant, antibiotic treatment
177Lu-Dotatate Ups PFS in Midgut Neuroendocrine Tumors
Longer progression-free survival compared to high-dose octreotide long-acting repeatable
Excessive FDA Regulation Driving High Drug Prices
First-in-class drugs are fast-tracked while follow-on drugs can take up to 15 years to be approved
Gut Metabolite May Help Predict Cardiovascular Mortality Risk
Trimethylamine N-oxide may trigger plaque build-up in blood vessels
Optimized Treatment Relieves Pain in Chronic Pancreatitis
Significant pain relief for most with chronic pancreatitis with optimized medical, interventional tx
Acid Suppression in Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Asthma
Review suggests, but doesn't prove, offspring one-third more likely to see a doctor for asthma
