FDA Approves Zepatier for Chronic Hepatitis C
Medication indicated for patients with hepatitis C virus genotypes 1 and 4 infections
Guidance Issued for Endoscopic Management of Foreign Bodies
Guidelines developed for management of upper gastrointestinal foreign body ingestion
AMA Highlights Top Four Issues to Promote in State Legislation
Issues include physician-led team-based care, improving patient health, reducing rx drug overdose
Alternative Payment Models Can Help Improve Patient Care
Seven models described that address three physician needs, including ability to deliver high-value service
~1% of Physicians Account for One-Third of Malpractice Claims
A few doctors account for disproportionately large number of paid malpractice claims
Consistent CRC Detection Seen for Fecal Immunochemical Tests
Effectiveness of the test varies between 73 and 78 percent in years two through four
Possibility for Health Care Legislation Changes in 2016
Bipartisan issues could be on agenda, including elimination of proposed tax on medical devices
New Position Paper Developed for Introduction of Gluten in Infancy
Gluten may be introduced between 4 and 12 months; earlier introduction tied to earlier development of CD
About 1 in 7 Colorectal Cancer Patients Younger Than 50
And younger patients more likely to have advanced-stage cancer
ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, Jan. 21-23
The ASCO 2016 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium The American Society of Clinical Oncology's 12th annual Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium was held from Jan. 21 to...
