February 2017 Briefing – Gastroenterology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for February 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Relapse Rate 18.6 Percent for Ulcerative Colitis
Independent predictors of relapse were NSAID use and vitamin A intake for patients in remission
FDA Approves Xermelo for Carcinoid Syndrome Diarrhea
Oral tablets to be used in combination with somatostatin analog therapy
Colorectal Cancer Rates, Mortality Down in Americans Aged ≥50
Report suggests higher screening rates explain the positive trend
Strategies Suggested to Protect Practices From Hackers
Small practices are a target, especially as larger organizations improve their security
CRC Incidence on the Rise Among Younger Americans
Rates of rectal cancer have been rising longer and faster than colon cancer
Physician Burnout Eroding Sense of Calling
Physicians who are completely burned out have lower odds of six validated aspects of sense of calling
Supreme Court Rules Patient Safety Data Subject to Litigation
Supreme Court of Florida reversed District Court of Appeal decision protecting patient safety data
$20 Million Awarded for Quality Payment Program Training
Up to an additional $80 million to be invested into training program over remaining four years
Cyberattacks Remain Serious Threat to Health Providers
Processes, technology should be boosted against cyberthreats, which are becoming more sophisticated
