Histologic Inflammation With IBD Tied to Serious Infections
Authors say achieving histologic remission for both Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis may reduce the risk for serious infections
CDC: Number of Cantaloupe-Related Salmonella Cases Has Doubled
Known cases now total 230, with many severe enough to cause hospitalization and even death
White House Looks to Curb Big Pharma’s Sky-High Drug Prices
If a drug is too expensive, the Biden administration will use federal law to grant patent licenses to rival pharma companies
Many Patients of Color Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care
In a recent survey, 55 percent of Black respondents said they believe they must be careful about their appearance to get fair treatment in doctors' offices
Colorectal Screening Rates Do Not Differ by 10-Year Life Expectancy in Seniors
Authors say that screening based on individual life expectancy, rather than age, may improve screening selection and value
Five Health Conditions Linked to Subsequent Diagnosis of MS
Depression, sexual dysfunction, constipation, cystitis, UTI of unspecified site associated with MS diagnosis
Markers of Inflammation Can Predict 180-Day Mortality in Cirrhosis
20 markers of inflammation correlated with 180-day mortality; no correlations observed with liver-related admissions
GERD Is Common Indication for Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Most patients requiring revision underwent sleeve gastrectomy as primary procedure; revisional surgery is most often RYGB
Amid Salmonella Outbreak, Consumers Should Avoid Unknown Brands of Cantaloupe
Eighteen more illnesses have been reported since Nov. 24, and the list of stores that sold recalled products has grown
Doxycycline Tied to Lower Risk for C. Difficile in Pneumonia Patients
Incidence of C. difficile infection reduced by 45 percent with doxycycline among patients with prior history of CDI
